A round up of the funding information that has come into our inbox recently:<\/p>\n
Tesco’s Local Community Grants Scheme<\/a><\/strong> ESF\/Big Lotteries Better Opportunities<\/a><\/strong> First Steps Enterprise Fund<\/a><\/strong> Help the Homeless<\/a><\/strong> FUNDING: renovating empty properties for homeless people<\/strong><\/p>\n Grants of between \u00a350,000 and \u00a3150,000 are available from LandAid for work across the UK which turns empty properties into supported accommodation for young people who are either homeless, or at severe risk of becoming homeless. Applications are welcome from organisations with experience of turning empty properties into safe, decent homes for people in housing need, and making them available at a rate they can afford; those that can ensure that the completed property is exclusively for young people who are at risk of homelessness; and that support is provided to enable them to move forward positively with their lives. The deadline for applications is 16th November. Find out more and apply here<\/a><\/p>\n FUNDING: supporting under-represented groups in science activity<\/strong><\/p>\n British Science Week 2016’s Community Grant Scheme is offering grants of \u00a3500 for community groups that work directly with audiences who are traditionally under-represented and currently not engaged in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activity. The scheme defines under-represented groups as Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities; people with low socio-economic status; those not in education employment or training; and people with a disability. The grant must be used to create a STEM event or activity that will target one or more of the above groups, enabling them to engage with science and join a national celebration of science in March 2016. The deadline for applications is 23rd November. Find out more and apply here<\/a><\/p>\n FUNDING: to address disadvantaged communities<\/strong><\/p>\n The Hilden Charitable Fund will provide grants with an average value of \u00a35,000 to small organisations working at community level (maximum turnover \u00a3200,000) to address disadvantages, notably by supporting causes which are less likely to raise funds from public subscriptions. The fund’s grant making priorities are homelessness, penal affairs, asylum seekers and refugees, and community based initiatives for disadvantaged young people aged 16 to 25. The next application deadline is 16th December 2015. Find out more and apply here<\/a><\/p>\n Community Radio Fund<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Community radio stations broadcasting under a community radio licence may apply for grants to help fund the basic core running costs. Deadline is 11 November.<\/p>\n British Science Week: Community Grants Scheme<\/a><\/strong> The Peter de Haan Charitable Trust<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Trust is accepting applications for environmental projects. It expects to make a few substantial grants to three-year projects of around \u00a350,000 per year. Deadline is 30 November.<\/p>\n Erasmus+<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Application deadlines for 2016, along with the latest version of the Programme Guide, have been published by the European Commission. The European Commission publishes a Call for Proposals each year – this provides high-level details on programme eligibility, award criteria, budgets and application deadlines so that you can apply for funding for your projects. The deadline is 2 February 2016.<\/p>\n FUNDING: to set up a community shop<\/strong><\/p>\n Grants of between \u00a320,000 and \u00a330,000 are available for organisations in urban areas of the UK to develop and run a community-owned shop that will stock food and other basic provisions. The grants can cover planning and set-up costs. The deadline for applications is 18th December. Find out more and apply here <\/a><\/p>\n FUNDING: to improve people’s life chances<\/strong><\/p>\n Grants of up to \u00a310,000 are available for projects that: give people better chances in life – with better access to training and development to improve their life skills; create stronger communities – with more active citizens working together to tackle issues within the community; improve rural and urban environments – which communities are better able to access and enjoy; or result in healthier and more active people and communities. Find out more and apply here <\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis new scheme is funded by the proceeds of carrier bag charges and is being administered for Tesco by Groundwork. \u00a0Grants of \u00a38,000, \u00a310,000 or \u00a312,000 are available for capital projects that provide community benefit and have free and open access to all members of the community for a minimum of six days a week, during daylight hours. Closing date is 27 November.<\/p>\n
\nThe next round of funding is open to applications, with themes: Common Mental Health; Support for Refugees; Employment Support for People with Complex Needs. Closing date is\u00a030 November.<\/p>\n
\nA new loan-grant fund from the Asda Foundation and Social Investment Business Foundation has been launched. Packages up of \u00a330,000 are available to grow services and become more sustainable. Closing date is 11 December.<\/p>\n
\nApply for a grant for projects that help\u00a0homeless people rebuild their lives and re-enter society. Funding is targeted at projects focused on helping disadvantaged individuals return to the community through training or residential facility provision, rather than merely providing short term shelter. Closing date is 15 December.<\/p>\n
\nThe Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is providing the Community Grants for Science Activity scheme to support community based groups and organisations in the UK that work directly with hard-to-reach people who are currently not engaged in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activity. Grants of up to \u00a3500 are available to create a STEM event or activity that will take place during British Science Week (11-20 March 2016). Deadline is 23 November 2015.<\/p>\n