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Funding applications support!STOP!!before you dive in please take a few moments to read our resources on some key errors that result in funding bids failing: Quick Read | Factsheet
Please visit ourFunder Finderfor a directory that includes funders we know are supportive of LGBT+ groups. Funders added to the directory this month: Lush Charity Pots
The Yapp Charitable Trust
Tesco Stronger Starts
Funders with updated grant information this month: Henry Smith Charity - change to open programmes
Awards for All - increase to grant total and period
NEW - Young Gamechangers Fund
We’re looking for young activists, campaigners, disrupters, co-operators, and social entrepreneurs to lead youth-led social action.
The funding can be used for project or core costs.
LGBT+ Futures Bi FundThanks to a partnership with BiPride UK, and the research conducted by our Community Consultants, we are delighted to open this small grants programme specifically for Bi Organisations across the UK.
There is a total pot of £5,000 available to award, which will be distributed as community grants of up to £250.
Peter Harrison Foundation - SportsCreating access to opportunities for sport and physical activity that enable people who are physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential.
Particularly interested in supporting projects that represent diverse and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled and neurodiverse people.
Area: UK wide
Grants size: Small grants up to £5,000 and large grants £5,001-£30,000
Suitable for: Charities and CASCs Applications close 1st January 2024
Funding to Improve Online Digital Presence for Small Charities Fat Beehive Foundation invites small UK charities (with incomes less than £1 million) to apply for website and or digital products grants (£2,500).
Funding is available to support a range of projects focusing education, environment, children, disabled people, youth activities and projects that provide clear benefits to the local communities. Funding will support capital projects such as refurbishments, or expenditure on items such as furniture, equipment or computers.
Area: UK, but priority will be given to areas close to Ford locations.
Suitable for: Registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, and schools/PTAs. CICs are not eligible
Grant size: £250 - £3,000
Delamere Dairy Foundation GrantsGrants are available for local projects that help strengthen communities and focuses agriculture and of environmental protection; young people; financial hardship; education and relief of sickness
Suitable for: Charities, community groups, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations
Area: England, Scotland and Wales
Grant size: £250 - £5,000
Deadline: Applications will be considered at regular panel meetings. The next closing date is the 29th February 2024
To find local information, why not search your local authority as they may provide grant news. You can also check your local Council for Voluntary Sector.
Cost of Living funds up to £5,000 for up to 3 years for activities that will make a difference to families and individuals facing crisis and hardship in Wales.
Unrestricted grants of £6,500 for charities, in the fields of Community, Environment, Welfare, or Youth in the North East, Midlands & Wales
Grants of up to £2,500 for projects that make a positive difference to local communities in Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside
CORE AND PROJECT FUNDS
Nisa Pride Pot for small LGBTQ+ groupsNisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity is launching a Pride Pot worth £50,000 to donate through Nisa retailers to support LGBTQ+ community groups and charities. Nisa retailers will have until June 2024 to utilise the funding pot ensuring donations can be used all year round. Contact your local Nisa for more details, using the Store Locator.
Grant size: Up to £500 Deadline: On a rolling basis until June 2024, or until all funds are allocated
Moto Motorway GrantsProject funding to benefit to local communities across the UK. Community organisations should have the endorsement of a Moto colleague and operate within a 15-mile radius of a Moto Motorway Services site
Grant size: £1,000
Chances for ChildrenIndividually tailored grants for children and young people who have experienced a crisis impacting their wellbeing and educational engagement. Funding for items and activities to help improve children and young people’s wellbeing and increase their capacity to engage in education and learning.
Pixel FundFunding is available for (only) registered charities that focus on mental-health-related matters to support projects that promote the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults (U26). Organisations should contact the Pixel Fund in the first instance. Eligible organisations will be invited to submit a full application.
Area: UK.
Grant size: Usually between £2,500 and £5,000.
Deadline: Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
B&Q FoundationProviding grants for a wide range of charities who are looking for funding to improve or develop spaces that benefit their local communities.
Area: UK
Grant size: Up to £5,000
Suitable for: Registered Charities only
Every 3 months the Fund will share £15,000 between five applicants that are passionate about making a difference to people, their community or the environment. To be eligible, applicants will have to have had an income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months.
Area: UK Deadline: The next round closes 15th Dec 2023
Rayne FoundationThe Rayne Foundation’s open grants programme is focused exclusively on the following four areas of special interest: Young people’s improved mental health; arts as a tool to achieve social change; improved quality of life for carers and for older people; better opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers.
Area: UK
Grant size: Between £10,000 - £20,000 (up to 3 years)
Applications from within the fields of Heritage and Conservation, Social and Criminal Justice, Older People and Overseas for projects that address complex problems in an innovative way.
Main grants up to £25,000 for projects over one to three years
Small Grants up to £7,000 (this grant programme will have revised guidelines and priorities from January 2024)
Suitable for: UK registered charities
Community Business Crowdmatch to support new or existing community businesses across England, responding to the Covid-19 crisis. Match-funding each £1 raised, to a maximum of £10,000.
The Hedley Foundation Small to mid-sized UK registered charities may apply for grants up to £5,000. Please note this application must be submitted by post. Panel meets next 24 January 2024 and 24 April 2024, and applications should be submitted at least 6 weeks prior.
Return to play: Active Together (Sports)Up to £10,000 in match funding to help clubs and organisations in England set up and run crowdfunding campaigns related to COVID-19.
The Steel Charitable TrustFunding for charities including CIOs with a charitable purpose that falls into one of the five core categories: Arts and Heritage | Education | Environment | Health | Social or Economic Disadvantage.
Minimum grant size is £10,000. Awards of more than £25,000 are rare
Area: UK wide
Suitable for: Groups with an income over £50,000
The Weaver's Company (Youth) Helping disadvantaged young people (aged between 5-30). Organisations should be registered charities or in the process of registration. Exceptionally, applications from CICs may be considered.
Veolia FoundationAwards grants towards projects by not-for-profits and charities to create or improve buildings or outside spaces for the benefit of the community.
Grant size: £10,000 - £75,000
Screwfix FoundationSupports projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community. facilities for those in need throughout the UK, with grants up to £5,000
Consortium's Funding Support Officer has now moved on to a new role. If you need support with your fundraising, or other aspects of running your group, you can contact us hereand your Engagement Officer will be in touch.
