PCC Donna Jones Launches New Funding Network to Support Local Providers

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced the launch of a new Funding Network to streamline the grant application process for providers and third-sector organisations. This initiative comes in direct response to feedback from local providers, ensuring a simpler, faster, and more efficient way to access funding.

By joining the Funding Network, organisations will no longer need to repeatedly answer the same criteria and assurance questions for each grant application. Instead, once accepted into the network, providers will benefit from:

• A simplified application process – reducing time and effort for each grant submission.
• Access to dedicated support – helping organisations apply for funding more effectively.
• Enhanced collaboration opportunities – connecting with other grant recipients to strengthen partnerships and share resources.

PCC Donna Jones said: “One of the biggest frustrations raised by providers is the time-consuming and repetitive nature of grant applications. The current system can slow down access to vital funding and place an unnecessary burden on those delivering essential services. That’s why this new Funding Network has been introduced, to remove barriers, speed up the process, and provide the right support for organisations to focus on what they do best. By making it easier to apply and collaborate with others, I can ensure that funding reaches the frontline faster.”

Organisations working to improve community safety and support victims of crime are encouraged to apply to the Funding Network and take advantage of this new opportunity.

For more details and to apply, visit https://www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/funding/funding-network