Information for Applicants

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This webpage contains information for applicants to the Glasgow Communities Fund.

For general information on the Fund please see the main Glasgow Communities Fund webpage at www.glasgow.gov.uk/glasgowcommunitiesfund

All applicants have been emailed a copy of their application form for their records and to acknowledge receipt. If you believe you submitted an application form before the deadline of 12:00 midday on 12 September, and have not received this email please contact cesgrants@glasgow.gov.uk to discuss. Late applications will not be accepted.

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A communication was issued via email to applicants on 29 November 2022 advising of a shift in the decision-making timeline for the Glasgow Communities Fund from December 2022 to Janaury 2023.
This communication can also be found at the following link:  Glasgow Communities Fund - Communication to Applicants November 2022 [101kb]

 

Decision Making Timeline

Please note that we will not contact applicants for further information. We will make an assessment based on the information in the application submitted.

Timelines	Steps
Monday 12 September (12:00 midday)	Deadline for applications
Friday 16 September	All applicants have received a PDF version of their application form
12 September - 28 October	Assessment by Grants and Initiatives Team and Review by Strategic Leads
20 September - 22 September	Nominations for Sector Review Panels at Sector Partnership meetings
24 and 25 November	Sector Review Panels meet
Award decisions made early January 2023
January 2023	Grant award packs issued
April 2023	Phase two start - payments made

 

Communications Timeline

The below timelines indicate when applicants can expect to hear from Glasgow City Council in relation to their application.

Timelines	Communication
Friday 16 September	All applicants have received a PDF version of their application form
Thursday 29 September	All applicants contacted to provide update on process and relevant timelines
Friday 28 October	All applicants contacted to provide a further update on process and timeline
29 November	All applicants contacted advising of a shift in the decision-making timeline
Early January 2023	All applicants contacted to provide them with the recommendations being made to Sector Partnership or Committee
Early January 2023	Decisions communicated to relevant applicants
Tuesday 31 January 2023	Successful applicants issued award packs
Tuesday 28 February	Unsuccessful applicants provided with feedback

 

Review Panels Process

Following initial assessment and technical and eligibility checks by the Grants and Initiatives Team, applications will be considered by a panel of strategic lead officers from the Glasgow Family.

This approach will maximise the impact of GCF funding through strategic leads identifying opportunities for joint funding; any duplication of funding; over provision or gaps in provision and address these points in their recommendations.

Sector Review Panels will review recommendations and give a local perspective to officers before final recommendations are presented for decision.

Further information on the Sector Review Panels can be found within the Sector Review Panels Terms of Reference,

 Glasgow Communities Fund Sector Review Panels Terms of Reference.pdf [88kb]

 

Feedback Process

Applications which are ultimately approved and funded by the Glasgow Communities Fund will receive feedback on their application as part of the Monitoring Framework which will be in place from 1 April 2023 onwards.

Applications which are unsuccessful will be provided with feedback following final decisions being made.

Applicants who were unsuccessful will be provided with this feedback by 28 February 2023 via email.

 

Monitoring Framework and Requirements

Applications which are ultimately approved and funded by the Glasgow Communities Fund will be subject to a Monitoring Framework and other requirements.

Applicants should be aware of the Glasgow City Council Standard Conditions of Funding: link to Standard Conditions of Funding

The Monitoring Framework will be in place from 1 April 2023 onwards.

 

Awards

Applications which are ultimately approved and funded by the Glasgow Communities Fund will be provided with information on the payment of grants schedule within their Award Pack which will be issued by 31 January 2023 via email.