This document provides information about external funding opportunities in East Sussex and advice for applying for funds. It outlines the stages of applying including being properly set up, finding funds, demonstrating need, and costing projects. It discusses resources for finding funds like Funding News and Grantnet. Specific funds are mentioned, such as Awards for All which provides grants between £300-£10,000 and the Sussex Community Foundation which provides up to £5,000. Advice is given on providing evidence of need, costing projects, and monitoring and evaluation. Support is available through organizations like Hastings Voluntary Action.