How to win: Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029

About this contract

Essex County Council intends to launch The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme (FFNGP) subject to completion of internal governance. Applications will be invited from voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver neighbourhood based targeted early intervention support for children, young people and families. The support will enable children and families to address challenges early, build resilience and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. Organisations applying must clearly demonstrate how their project/programme will contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: • Safety, stability and consistent home routines. Children, young people and adults create predictable structure and provide physically and emotionally safe care. • Increased parental capacity. Parents and carers understand children's developmental needs, respond sensitively, and manage stress more effectively. • Children, young people and parents and carers develop and enjoy healthy, respectful and emotionally secure relationships. Children, young people and adults can communicate constructively, manage conflict without harm, and experience emotional safety. • Stronger community connection. C

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Essex County Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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