The money will mainly go to organisations that support Islanders’ health but may also be used to help charities that have suffered financially due to the Covid-19 crisis.
External Relations Minister Ian Gorst said: ‘I am pleased that up to £2 million will be released to help charities provide their important services to Islanders. We must support our charitable sector to ensure that these services will continue to be available to the community once restrictions have been lifted and we return to a greater degree of normality.
‘The work done by our charities has been phenomenal and I take this opportunity
to thank again all those who have been working so hard to help the more vulnerable members of our community at this time.’
Charities can apply through the Jersey Community Foundation Limited, which is an independent organisation that will distribute the funds.
Heather MacCallum, who co-chairs the JCF, said: ‘Community Foundations are an established way to support local projects on a wide range of issues across the globe, and there are 47 across the UK.
‘Over the past 20 years donors have given more than £1 billion to local causes in the UK, through Community Foundations. This has secured long-term, sustainable benefits for communities, and achieved lasting social change.
‘We look forward to using our experience in establishing and managing large charities, and in evaluating and distributing funds, to work with all charitable organisations in Jersey, big and small, to achieve the best outcomes and support those making a difference for Islanders.’
Charities interested in applying for funding are invited to email grants@jerseycommunityfoundation.org.
