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NEW: Edge FundFunding for work creating long-term change in society by addressing the causes of injustice and inequality.
Focused on groups addressing issues that face a particular community that are led by that community.
Groups that struggle to get funding elsewhere are prioritised, particularly if other funders might consider them to be "too radical."
Area: UK wide
Grants size: £1000 Applications open October 2023
Funding is available to community based projects that aim to build happy, strong, resilient communities. Individuals and small, not-for-profit businesses can apply for funding to set up projects and activities that:
improve mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development in local communities.
Area: UK
Grant size: £5,000
Deadline: 6th October 2023
NEW: ASDA Foundation Cost of Living GrantWe know volunteers are the lifeblood of local communities, working tirelessly to make a difference and supporting local groups to deliver their vital work. We also know the Cost of Living crisis has had a huge impact on volunteering with groups struggling to recruit and retain volunteers at a time when they need them most. That’s why for round 3, local community organisations can apply for funding in order to support volunteers, and have their utility and rent costs paid until the end of February 2024.
Grant size: Minimum £400, up to £1,600
Area: UK
Deadline: 3rd November 2023. Activities for round 3 applications must already be in place or have started before 1st March 2024.
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.
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). The next deadline is Friday 29th September 2023 at 5pm.
The Elephant TrustThe Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects. It aims to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by lack of funds.
Priority is given to artists in the fine arts and small organisations and galleries who should submit well-argued, imaginative proposals for making or producing new work or exhibitions.
Area: UK
Grant size: Up to £2,000, but larger grants of up to £5,000 may be considered. Deadline: 15th October 2023
Funding can go towards: Improving wellbeing | community participation in the arts | preventing or reducing the impact of poverty | supporting marginalised groups and promoting equality | improving biodiversity and green spaces | enabling participation in physical activity | responding to the climate emergency and promoting sustainability | increasing access to outdoor space.
Area: England, Scotland, Wales Grant size: Up to £500 Deadline: 31st October 2023
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
The Tesco Bags of Help Programme supports local good causes that focus on helping children, young people and their families across the UK. Grants size: £1,500
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.
7stars Foundation project funding (Youth) Key funding priorities of The 7stars foundation: Abuse; Addiction; Homelessness; Child Carers.
Grant size: £2,500
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, 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
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 26th July 2023 and 28th October 2023, 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.
Community Organisations Cost of Living FundTNLF is working with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to distribute the Government’s new Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund.
This brand-new funding programme will support charities and community groups to reduce cost of living pressures faced by communities.
Ares: England
Grants size: £10K to £75k. Deadline:12 noon 16th October 2023
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
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