Funding Round Up
Here are some of the funding posts that have flown into our inboxes over the past few weeks:
First Utility Foundation is Accepting Applications for First Round of 2016
UK registered charities that are working with vulnerable families and children, older people and disabled people can apply now for funding for projects that address at least one of the following areas:
- Changing the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable families and children for the better.
- Improving the quality of life for older people.
- Making life better for people with disabilities.
The Foundation is particularly interested in supporting initiatives that can demonstrate a track record in reaching marginalised communities and/or delivering innovative solutions to alleviate suffering.
There are two levels of funding:
- General Support grants for core costs range from £3,000 to £10,000.
- Flagship grants for specific projects are up to £20,000 per year.
The funding will not cover capital projects.
There is a two-stage application process.
The deadline for initial applications is 29 February 2016.
http://www.first-utility-foundation.org.uk/apply-for-grant/
Funding for community groups proposing to undertake well-planned tree planting projects during National Tree Week, 26 November to 4 December 2016, or as soon as possible afterwards. Deadline is 31 March.
Long-term government funding for youth project
The government will continue to fund the British Youth Council (BYC) to support its Youth Voice initiative until 2020, youth minister Rob Wilson has announced.
Greggs Foundation aims to make a difference to people in need at the heart of their local communities. It has a number of funds which aim to address the needs of disadvantaged local communities. We are delighted to announce a new programme, funded by the 5p levy on carrier bag sales in Greggs shops, that aims to improve people’s lives by improving their environments.
http://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/environmental-grants
Britain’s Best Volunteer Award 2016
Markel UK and Small Charities Coalition have announced the return of the Britain’s Best Volunteer award for 2016. The award celebrates the achievements of those who volunteer their time to help small, local charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations. This year’s winner will receive £1,250 for the charity of their choice and a personal prize of a holiday voucher worth £1,000. Deadline is 29 February.
Funding is available to help with Armed Forces Day festivities. Whether you’re having a tea party or a parade, anyone can submit an application! You can apply for 50% of your event cost, up to a limit of £10,000. Previous years have seen bids from a few hundred pounds for a street party to thousands of pounds to support larger events. Deadline is 26 March.
Comic Relief: Sport Relief Community Cash Fund
The Sport Relief Community Cash grants programme has opened again in most parts of the UK and is inviting applications from constituted not-for-profit groups. Grants of between £500 and £1,000 are available for work that helps people of all ages feel more included in their community, builds their skills and increases their sense of achievement.
HRUK Healthy Heart Grants Open for Spring Round
Not-for-profit groups across the UK have until the end of March 2016 to apply for funding for new and innovative projects that promote heart health in their community.
Medical charity Heart Research UK (HRUK) provides the Healthy Heart Grants scheme to enable community organisations to carry out new, original and innovative projects that actively promote heart health and help to prevent or reduce the risks of heart disease in specific groups or communities.
Last Month for Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund 2016 Applications
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund is reminding small local charities and community groups in the UK and Ireland that they have until 28 February to apply for a small grant.
Running over a 17-week period, the Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund has been giving away five awards of £300 each week to local community projects across the UK and Ireland.