The Community Grants programme for charitable groups working with unemployed adults has recently been re-launched.

There are two rounds of funding in 2012, with deadlines for applications at midday on 17 February and 24 August.

Groups can apply for up to £12,000 to help people living in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton who are not in paid work.

For more details on eligibility and how to apply go to  http://www.action.hants.org.uk/index.php?id=727