Grants of between £5,000 – £10,000 are now available through the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF), from the Tampon Tax Community Fund.
Local community groups can apply for grants to support marginalised women and girls of all ages and backgrounds to overcome the barriers that prevent them from fulfilling their potential.
The funding is for projects and services that directly benefit women and girls across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. Projects that build skills, confidence and self-esteem or that make a long-term difference to health and well-being are eligible. In addition, projects connecting women to others to promote shared experiences and to build social networks are also welcomed.
Grant Cornwell MBE, Chief Executive at HIWCF said:
“We are delighted to be distributing the Tampon Tax Community Fund once again, directing funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products towards projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls across our region.
“HIWCF has an in-depth understanding of need in our local area, and we are passionate about supporting the smaller, locally rooted organisations working directly with women and girls, to help make a big difference to their lives.”
Groups can apply online for Tampon Tax Community Fund grants on the HIWCF website, applications close on 11th October 2019 at www.hiwcf.com/funds/tampon-tax-community/.
Cripes, you would need a transfusion if you used 5k’s worth of tampons!