§ Mr. JenkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many organisations have applied for funding from the family support grant in 2003–04; and how many were successful in their application. [172498]
§ Margaret HodgeA total of 287 applications were received for the family support grant (FSG) 2003–04, of which 26 were successful. In addition, three organizations
704W continued to receive core funding from FSG 2003–04, together with another 55 organisations who received ongoing funding originally awarded in previous years. Total funding was £6.3 million.
(a) Initiatives: 2001–02 Title Cost (£) Organisation Supporting the Better Government for Older People Network 20,000 Better Government for Older People (BGOP) Celebrating Older Learners 25,000 DfES The Dark Horse Encourage Programme 15,000 The Dark Horse Venture Financial Literacy and Older People 60,000 National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) Learning Support for Older People 50,000 NIACE Peer tutors project 66,000 Community Education Development Centre Senior Peer Physical Activity Motivator Programme 14,600 British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health Celebrating Older Learners sponsorship project 25,000 NIACE Leicester LiveAge project 32,000 Leicester Adult Education College I announced details of FSG 2004–05 projects on 10 May 2004.