f Keeping you up to date with the latest funding opportunities Funding Insight The weekly funding e-magazine from www.grantsonline.org.uk 19 th April 2021 New Funding Opportunities....................1 Funding for Local Projects to Reduce Isolation Amongst the Armed Forces Community (UK) ..........................................................................2 Funding for Local Projects to Support the Armed Forces Community (UK).....3 Grants to Support Grassroots Community Sports Clubs Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic (UK)......................................................................4 War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)...........................................4 Funding to Support People with Long-Term Health Conditions to Get Active (UK) 5 Grants to Support Action for Marine Conservation (UK).....................5 Co-operative Bank - Customer Donation Fund (UK)...........................6 Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)...........................7 Society for Microbiology – Science Education and Outreach Grants (UK).....8 Grants for Churches for the Conservation of Decorative Features and Monuments (UK) 9 Grants for Small Museums for Conservation and Management (UK)............10 European Social Innovation Competition Open to Applications (UK).........11 Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects (UK).................11 Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)...................12 Funding to Empower Women and Women’s Organisations (England, Northern Ireland & Scotland)................................................................13 £4 Million Funding for Councils to Support Families to Resolve Parental Conflict (England)................................................................14 Funding to Support Rough Sleepers During the Winter (England)............14 Funding to Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Loan Sharks (England).......15 Grants to Encourage Participation in the Arts (England)..................16 Funding for Music-Making Projects for Young People Facing Barriers (England) 17 Enovert Community Trust (England - Various Locations)....................18 Funding for Charities Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic (Central England)19 Resilient Communities Fund Opens for Applications (Central Southern England) 20 Funding to Support Traditional Arts (Scotland)...........................20 Funding to Tackle Loneliness & Isolation Amongst Older People (Scotland). 21 Funding for the Provision or Upgrading of Sports Facilities (Scotland)...22 Grants Available for Community Relations Projects (Northern Ireland).....23 Funding for Local East Coast Communities Affected by Coronavirus (Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North Norfolk)......................................24 Funding Call to Improve the Basic Skills Needs of Employed People (London)25 Kent Community Foundation (Kent).........................................25 Grants to Support Organisations Working with Children & Young People (Bristol) 26 Funding to Support Communities Affected by Covid-19 (County Durham)......26 1
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Keeping you up to date with the latest funding opportunities
Funding Insight
G InsightThe weekly funding e-magazine from www.grantsonline.org.uk 19th April 2021
New Funding Opportunities....................................................1Funding for Local Projects to Reduce Isolation Amongst the Armed Forces Community (UK)..............2Funding for Local Projects to Support the Armed Forces Community (UK)...........................................3Grants to Support Grassroots Community Sports Clubs Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic (UK)......4War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)......................................................................................................4Funding to Support People with Long-Term Health Conditions to Get Active (UK)................................5Grants to Support Action for Marine Conservation (UK)........................................................................5Co-operative Bank - Customer Donation Fund (UK)..............................................................................6Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)................................................................................7Society for Microbiology – Science Education and Outreach Grants (UK)............................................8Grants for Churches for the Conservation of Decorative Features and Monuments (UK).....................9Grants for Small Museums for Conservation and Management (UK)..................................................10European Social Innovation Competition Open to Applications (UK)...................................................11Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects (UK)....................................................................11Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)...................................................................12Funding to Empower Women and Women’s Organisations (England, Northern Ireland & Scotland). .13£4 Million Funding for Councils to Support Families to Resolve Parental Conflict (England)..............14Funding to Support Rough Sleepers During the Winter (England)......................................................14Funding to Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Loan Sharks (England).............................................15Grants to Encourage Participation in the Arts (England)......................................................................16Funding for Music-Making Projects for Young People Facing Barriers (England)................................17Enovert Community Trust (England - Various Locations)....................................................................18Funding for Charities Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic (Central England)......................................19Resilient Communities Fund Opens for Applications (Central Southern England)...............................20Funding to Support Traditional Arts (Scotland)....................................................................................20Funding to Tackle Loneliness & Isolation Amongst Older People (Scotland).......................................21Funding for the Provision or Upgrading of Sports Facilities (Scotland)................................................22Grants Available for Community Relations Projects (Northern Ireland)...............................................23Funding for Local East Coast Communities Affected by Coronavirus (Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North Norfolk)............................................................................................................................................................. 24Funding Call to Improve the Basic Skills Needs of Employed People (London)..................................25Kent Community Foundation (Kent).....................................................................................................25Grants to Support Organisations Working with Children & Young People (Bristol)..............................26Funding to Support Communities Affected by Covid-19 (County Durham)..........................................26
Funding Reminders...............................................................27Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)........................................27Capital Grants of up to £1,000 Available to Arts and Heritage Organisations (UK)..............................28Government Launches £20 Million Brexit Support Fund (UK).............................................................28Royal College of Pathologists Public Engagement Innovation Grant Scheme (UK)............................29Funding to Open Career Opportunities for Young People in the Music Industry (England, Scotland & Wales) 30
Funding for Local Projects to Reduce Isolation Amongst the Armed Forces Community (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for community projects supporting Armed Forces communities. In particular, funding is available to support Armed Forces communities to become less isolated and engage more in their local area, and to support needs that have arisen as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
To be eligible to apply, the applicant organisation must be an established registered charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities; an Armed Forces unit or base; a local authority; or a school.
The funding is being made available through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust's Force for Change programme.
The closing date for applications for this funding round is noon on the 2nd August 2021.
There will be two further funding rounds during 2021.
Previous projects supported include:
Priory Church in Wales Primary School received a grant of £19,000 to establish an area for adventurous play, supporting health and wellbeing for children from serving families; and allow a safe and secure place for the school community to play.
North Ayrshire Council received a grant of £17,250 to use the outdoors to improve health and wellbeing of the Forces community. There will be physical sessions, development of a tree nursery and growing food. These activities are designed to build
Funding for Local Projects to Support the Armed Forces Community (UK)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for projects supporting Armed Forces communities to become less isolated and engage more in their local area and the needs that have arisen as a result of Covid-19.
To be eligible to apply, the applicant organisation must be:
An established registered charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) with substantial recent experience of supporting Armed Forces communities;
An Armed Forces unit or base; A local authority; A school.
The funding is being made available through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund’s Force for Change programme.
The Trust will fund a wide range of projects under this programme. However, applicants must be able to show that their project fits under one of these two main themes.
Empowering Armed Forces communities to become more engaged in their local area. Providing opportunities for isolated members of the Armed Forces community to take part in
activities that improve general wellbeing.
This year, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Trust will be particularly welcoming applications for projects that help Armed Forces communities move to the ‘new normal’ while continuing to support local needs and reduce isolation. There will be a particular focus on ensuring volunteers can carry out local projects.
The closing date for applications for this funding round is noon on the 2nd August 2021.
Grants to Support Grassroots Community Sports Clubs Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic (UK)
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, Made by Sport, in partnership with the Cash4Clubs scheme, has launched a new Covid-response fund to enable grassroots community sports clubs across the UK to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people affected by the pandemic.
The #ClubsInCrisis Fund will provide grants of up to £2,021 to local sports clubs and third sector organisations using sport to help young people (aged 5 - 25) develop life skills, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, improve employability skills, or tackle mental health issues.
Priority will be given to organisations that need funding support to save them from closure.
Match funding is encouraged.
Applications will be accepted through the UK Community Foundations. To find your local Community Foundation, please click here.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 15th May 2021. All grants must fully spent by September 31st 2021.
The scheme may close early if all the funds are allocated.
Useful Links:
Frequently Asked Questions
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https://www.madebysport.com/clubsincrisis
War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)
The War Memorials Trust is providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war memorials in England.
These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the decay of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for between 25% and a maximum of 75% of eligible costs. The maximum grant is £5,000 for non-freestanding war memorials while freestanding, non-beneficiary war memorials may be considered up to a maximum grant of £30,000.
The fund is open to anyone to apply; individuals or organisations, including councils.
The next closing date for applications is the 31st July 2021.
Funding to Support People with Long-Term Health Conditions to Get Active (UK)
To reduce the negative impact of coronavirus and the widening of the inequalities in sport and physical activity grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations to help people to get active across the UK.
Two funds are available.
In England the Tackling Inequalities Fund will provide grants of up to £5,000. The Fund is a partnership between the charity Versus Arthritis and Sport England. Applications are particularly welcome from disability-led and BAME-led organisations The fund will close once enough applications have been received.
From the 1st May the Let’s Move Together Fund will open for applications from organisations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and will support people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions to get active.
Grants to Support Action for Marine Conservation (UK)
Marine conservation charities and not for profit organisations (including schools) based and working in the UK can apply for grants of up to £1,200 towards projects and research that address the root causes of marine conservation threats and challenges in the UK, and increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation.
The funding, which is being made available through the Sea-Changers Main Grants programme, seeks to support creative and innovative approaches which have lasting benefits and outcomes. Sea-Changers is particularly interested in grassroots projects which galvanise community action and in projects which increase the number of people taking action for marine conservation.
The deadline for applications is the 31st September 2021.
Organisations such as Registered Charities, Community Interest Companies, Co-operatives and Credit Unions; etc. that have a Community Directplus account can apply for funding of up to £1,000 from the Customer Donation Fund.
Since 2003 the Co-operative Bank Donation Fund has donated over £750,000 to 866 organisations. The money can be used to support special projects and fundraising activities; and all Community Directplus account holders are eligible to apply.
The closing dates for applications are March and September, and they will then be assessed in April and October.
Previous projects supported include:
Theatre company 20 Stories High which received funding towards three dictaphones, 12 MP3 players and the work of an experienced Technical Manager to help develop and stage a new production.
Wiltshire Wood Recycling, a not for profit organisations, which received funding towards new tools, boots, hard hats and high-viz jackets for the workers.
Individuals and organisations such as researchers, museums, schools, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts groups and libraries can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run chemistry-based events and activities for public audiences and in schools.
Applications for schools engagement activities should demonstrate how the proposed activities will:
enrich student's chemistry education and not solely deliver the curriculum provide students with opportunities to explore chemistry through local contexts, AND/OR demonstrate career opportunities and develop employability skills, AND/OR provide opportunities which would not normally be accessible to the students taking part, e.g.
for hard-to-reach student audiences.
Applications for public engagement activities should demonstrate how the proposed activities will:
increase chemists' visibility as approachable people AND/OR increase the publics' confidence in discussing chemistry AND/OR demonstrate the relevance of chemistry to everyday interests and concerns.
The Outreach Fund is split into two categories: small grants - up to £5,000 and large grants - up to £10,000.
Previously funded projects include "Cool chemistry at the seaside" where the Society awarded a grant of £2,000 to volunteers in Ramsgate who transformed an empty town-centre shop into a makeshift theatre, delivering free chemistry demonstrations to anyone.
The closing date for applications to the small grants programmes is the 4th May 2021.
The closing date for applications to the large grants programmes is the 6th September 2021.
Society for Microbiology – Science Education and Outreach Grants (UK)
The Society for Microbiology provides grants to support the teaching of microbiology. The scheme is open to Full, Full Concessionary or Postgraduate Student Members; including those working in schools residing in the UK or Republic of Ireland to support relevant science teaching or promotion initiatives, or to support developments likely to lead to an improvement in the teaching of any aspect of microbiology. The maximum grant available is £1,000.
Activities funded can include:
Talks, workshops, demonstrations, posters, leaflets, broadcasts, activities at science festivals and audio-visual or computer-based packages;
Activities that take place as part of a National Science and Engineering Week event at the applicant's place of work;
Running a school or college-based science week activity (e.g. hands-on or programme of talks);
Supporting microbiology activities in an out-of-school science club; Buying materials and equipment outside of normal department resources to support a
microbiology activity (no more than £500 can be used toward large equipment such as microscopes and incubators);
A class visit to a microbiology laboratory to carry out activities; and Organising a visit to or from a working microbiologist.
The next application round will open in June with an application deadline of the 3rd October 2021.
Enquiries about this scheme should be made by email to [email protected] or by phone: +44 (0)20 3034 4882.
Grants for Churches for the Conservation of Decorative Features and Monuments (UK)
The next closing date for applications to the William and Jane Morris Fund is the 31st August 2021.
The Fund accepts applications from churches, chapels and other places of worship built before 1896 for grants of between £500 and £5,000 to carry out small programmes of conservation work to decorative features and monuments. All work funded must be directed by a professional architect or established conservator and completed according to the principles of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB).
Eligible work could include (but is not limited to):
Stained glass windows Sculpture Furniture Internal monuments Tombs Wall paintings.
Previous awards have been made to:
St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas for the conservation of wall paintings (£1,000). Holy Trinity Church, St Austell to restore a monument to Joseph Sawle (£750). The Lye and Wollescote Chapels, Dudley for the repair of a weathervane (£1,600).
Grants for Small Museums for Conservation and Management (UK)
The Collections Care Grant Scheme (formally known as the Preventive Conservation Scheme) is managed by the Association of Independent Museums (AIM), supported by funding from the Pilgrim Trust and run in association with the AIM Remedial Conservation Grant Scheme and the AIM ICON Pilgrim Trust Collections Care Audit Scheme. AIM is looking for projects that enable a step-change in the quality of collections care that a museum can provide in the knowledge that better collections care supports museums long-term sustainability.
Grants awarded may be used for:
Environmental surveys Obtaining professional advice to compile conservation and implementation strategies Environmental monitoring and control equipment Ultraviolet filters Integrated pest management Display cases and picture framing (where this is required for conservation reasons) Storage containers and packing materials Development of emergency plans Improvements to museum stores, especially to increase their capacity Equipment or other support for digitalisation projects where this aids conservation Training for volunteers or staff Collections audits and collection management plans
The maximum grant is £10,000 with the average grant expected to be around £5,000. Grants of less than £1,500 are paid in full on award; others receive 50% on award, 50% on completion and receipt of the conservator’s report.
Applications should show how the proposed project fits with the Collections Care priorities of the museum as assessed through a collection care audit, collections management plan or other similar document. If the museum does not already have such an assessment, they are advised to consider applying for an AIM Collections Care Audit as a first stage.
Eligible applicants will be AIM members; registered or accredited museum, or be confident of achieving accreditation within two years; a registered Charity, an associated charity can receive the grant on the museum’s behalf, if the museum itself is not a charity; have fewer than 50,000 visitors p.a. or a turnover of less than £300,000 p.a.
The next closing date for applications is the 30th September 2021.
European Social Innovation Competition Open to Applications (UK)
The European Commission, with support from the EIC, has launched the 2021 European Social Innovation Competition to find the best socially innovative projects designed to change the world for the better.
The competition will award three €50,000 prizes for early-stage sustainable ideas that will power the European economy’s green and digital future through job creation, growth and European competitiveness. This will include identifying skills gaps as well as approaches to development and training that will support people to reskill or upskill.
The competition is open to individuals, groups and organisations across the European Union, including the UK, and in countries participating in the Horizon Europe programme.
The deadline for applications is 12.00 CEST on the 12th May 2021 with 30 semi-finalists announced in July.
Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects (UK)
The Elephant Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 27th June 2021. The 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.
The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is given to artists and small organisations and galleries making or producing new work or exhibitions.
The Trust normally awards grants of up to £2,000, but larger grants of up to £5,000 may be considered.
Science Grants for Schools (England, Scotland & Wales)
State-funded primary schools, nurseries and special schools in Bridgend; Fermanagh & Omagh; Hull; Knowsley; Neath Port Talbot; Newry, Mourne & Down; Sandwell; South Ayrshire; Wakefield; and West Lothian can apply for grants from the Edina Trust to run science projects.
The level of funding available is dependent upon the type of school applying:
Full primary and Special schools can apply for grants of up to £600 per year for up to three years;
Infant and Junior schools up to £300 per year for up to three years; Maintained Nursery schools and nursery classes within schools can apply for a one-off grant
of up to £420.
The Science Grant Scheme runs in each area for three years, before moving on to a new area. The Edina Trust Science Grant Scheme (SGS) is a non-competitive grant scheme. Funding is set aside so that there is enough for every school and maintained nursery in eligible areas to get the full amount.
Grants can be used for science weeks, science related school trips, science equipment and science subscriptions; improving school grounds for science and gardening resources.
Examples of projects that received funding are:
St Bede's Primary School, Sunderland that created a Forest School area in the school grounds. The school used the Edina Trust grant to purchase tools that the children can use, which has allowed them to get outside and learn about nature, as well as develop their self-confidence.
Kersland School, Renfrewshire had a visit from Glasgow Science Centre's Bodyworks On Tour programme. The programme is all about our amazing bodies and offers an array of exciting workshops, live science shows and interactive exhibits. Everything is hands-on and designed to fit the needs of learners from pre-school through to primary and secondary school pupils.
There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time.
Funding to Empower Women and Women’s Organisations (England, Northern Ireland & Scotland)
Funding is available to support small women’s groups and organisations to develop innovative ways of empowering women in their local area and build the capacity of small organisations.
The Empowering Women Fund, part of the Labyrinth Project, is a Tampon Tax funded grant scheme, led by Solace. The fund is divided into two strands and grants can run for up to 12 months.
Seed funding grants (£500-£1,000)
Available to small women’s groups to establish and run micro women’s empowerment projects in their local area that support women to build skills and confidence, and decrease social isolation.
Women’s Sector grants (£1,000-£25,000)
Available for women’s groups and organisations to develop capacity to respond to changing needs in their communities and run projects over a fixed duration of at least 6 months.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 28th May 2021.
Solace will be holding ‘How to Apply’ webinars on the following dates:
Session one – Seed Funding – Wednesday 28th April 2021 Session two – Women’s Sector Grants – Thursday 29th April 2021
£4 Million Funding for Councils to Support Families to Resolve Parental Conflict (England)
To support more families to resolve parental conflict, the Department for Work and Pensions’ Reducing Parental Conflict programme will now provide funding to enable councils in England to train frontline staff who regularly come into contact with families experiencing severe relationship difficulties.
£3.87 million in funding has been made available to provide support and intervention aimed at resolving parental conflict, not domestic abuse. This includes tackling the issue of frequent, intense and poorly resolved conflict between parents and how it impacts children’s wellbeing, undertaking innovative projects working with charities and sharing evidence on what works.
Funding to Support Rough Sleepers During the Winter (England)
To provide support for people sleeping rough in England during winter 2021/22, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced a £3 million grants fund.
The Homelessness Winter Transformation Fund 2021/22 will enable small-to-medium homelessness charities, community and faith groups and voluntary sector organisations to develop accommodation options that are self-contained, Covid-secure and dignified for people sleeping rough.
The Fund will include £1 million of capital and £2 million of revenue funding, and will be managed by Homeless Link in partnership with Housing Justice.
A webinar to set out key information about the fund will be held on the 15th April 2021 with further details made available when the capital grants round opens to applications on the 4th May 2021.
Funding to Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Loan Sharks (England)
Local residents, charities, community and voluntary groups, schools and statutory agencies can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for activities that highlight the dangers of Loan Sharks and have a positive impact on their communities.
The Illegal Money Lending Team encourages bids from multiple organisations working together who can each bid for £5000 to put towards a collective project.
The Stop Loan Sharks Community Fund is made available from money seized from convicted loan sharks by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT). Organisations will need to demonstrate the positive impact their project would have on their community, and how their project contributes to delivering the IMLT’s priorities which include:
Contributes to raising the awareness of the dangers of using loan sharks Prevents crime and disorder and publicises the Stop Loan Sharks message Promotes the work of the Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) in communities Encourages reporting of loan sharks
The deadline for applications is midnight on the 30th June 2021.
Grants to Encourage Participation in the Arts (England)
The Arts Council England has launched a new round of their Creative People and Places National Portfolio Fund. The aim of the Fund is to support arts projects in places where involvement in the arts is significantly below the national average.
Grants of between £750,000 and £1 million will be available to both new and existing consortia and will operate over three years, investing in programmes of activity that bring creative opportunities to communities in 66 eligible locations not currently engaging with the arts.
The Arts Council is keen to encourage long-term collaborations between local communities and arts organisations, museums, libraries and local authorities. Match funding of 15% is required.
The closing date for applications is the 11th June 2021.
Funding for Music-Making Projects for Young People Facing Barriers (England)
Grants of between £2,000 and £30,000 are available to schools as well as other not-for-profit organisations to support music-making and music-making related projects for children and young people facing barriers.
Projects should be co-designed by children/young people, and support one or more of Youth Music’s priority areas. These are:
early years; disabled young people; young adults; youth justice system; young people facing barriers; and organisations and the workforce.
Organisations applying for a schools-based project for pupils at Key Stage 1 or above, please note that we will not fund the following:
Whole class tuition on the same instrument or group of instruments (e.g. strings) Individual tuition fees for young people to learn an instrument Work in secondary schools where there is no employed music teacher. Music curriculum activities that could be supported through Department for Education funding GCSE Music or A-Level Music
Funding is provided by the Arts Council England and the National Lottery. 10% match funding is required.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 30th July 2021.
Enovert Community Trust (England - Various Locations)
The Enovert Community Trust has announced that the next closing date for funding applications is the 4th June 2021.
The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects, such as improving community halls, creating new children’s play areas, restoring green spaces and habitats, and enhancing community sports and recreation facilities.
Funding is available to non-profit making organisations, constituted organisations or groups within 10 miles of a landfill site operated by Enovert Management Limited, or within ten miles of a waste facility managed by the company. These are:
Most grants are up to £50,000 but there are no maximum or minimum grant levels given.
To discuss the project before submitting it, please contact Angela Haymonds, Trust Secretary, Enovert Community Trust, PO Box 3138, Slough SL3 9ZH, or email: [email protected]
Funding for Charities Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic (Central England)
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Central England Co-operative’s Community Dividend Fund will provide immediate financial support for charities, community groups, and local good causes suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic.
Grants of between £100 to £5,000 (the average grant is £2,000) are available to employees and members of Central England Co-operative for projects which help local communities deal with the impact of Covid-19. The aim of the fund will be to reduce the potential for loneliness and feeling of isolation of vulnerable people, ensuring their mental health and wellbeing is maintained. Funding will also provide emergency support such as foodbanks.
The Society will consider funding a defined part of a larger project, such as the refurbishment of premises.
The deadline for applications is the 30th April 2021.
Resilient Communities Fund Opens for Applications (Central Southern England)
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has launched a new £200,000 funding round to support and protect vulnerable communities across the distribution operator’s central southern England network area.
Grants of between £1,000 and £20,000 are being made available through the Resilient Communities Fund to charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations working to protect and enhance vulnerable community members. The fund will also support projects which enhance community facilities, services and communication specifically to support the local response in the event of a significant emergency event. In exceptional circumstances multi-year or multi-community funding to a maximum of £40,000 would be considered.
The deadline for applications is the 10th June 2021.
Useful Links:
Guidance Notes
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https://www.ssen.co.uk/RCF/England/
Funding to Support Traditional Arts (Scotland)
Creative Scotland has launched the latest round of their Tasgadh – Small Grants for Traditional Arts fund to provide support for traditional artists and organisations to create, perform, tour and showcase their work.
The Fund, managed by Fèisean nan Gàidheal, will provide grants of up to £1,000 for organisations and individuals involved in the Scottish Traditional Arts including dance, music and storytelling. The £36,500 fund can also support professional development and learning projects.
The deadline for applications is the 7th May 2021.
Funding to Tackle Loneliness & Isolation Amongst Older People (Scotland)
Grants are available to community groups and third sector organisations to support older people across Scotland who are most at risk from social isolation, loneliness and a reduction in wellbeing from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and its restrictions.
A total of £54,000 in funding is available through Impact Funding Partners’ Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund 2021 for additional activities to support people aged 55 and over who are most at risk. Eligible activities must take place between 24th May and 27th August 2021.
There are three tiers of funding available:
£500 £1,000 £1,500
Eligible costs can include staff costs, volunteers, transport, activity and food costs, and small items of equipment.
The deadline for applications is the 30th April 2021.
Funding for the Provision or Upgrading of Sports Facilities (Scotland)
Schools, and other organisations such as local authorities, area sports associations, sports trusts and charities; etc can apply for funding of up to £100,000 (to a maximum of 50% of the project costs) to improve their sports facilities. In areas of high deprivation, the maximum grant can be up to 75% of project costs.
Grants are available to help with the provision or upgrading of sports facilities that are for the public good and which benefit the community. Within schools and education establishments SportScotland want to support projects that increase the range of physical activity and sporting activities available for community use within a school or education site. The fund supports capital projects such as:
New, upgraded or extended sports facilities Inclusive changing facilities Facilities that provide or improve access for outdoor sport and adventure activities Floodlights that increase capacity at appropriate sports facilities Major items of sports equipment
There are two application routes depending on the value of the project:
Small Grants for applications with a total project value between £20,000 and £250,000 (including VAT).
Large Grants for applications with a total project value of over £250,000 (including VAT).
Priority will be given to projects which focus on increasing participation within underrepresented groups in sport such as young people, women and girls, disabled people or those from deprived communities
The next closing date for applications for the small grants programme is the 1st September 2021. For large grants there is a two-stage application process. Stage 1 applications need to be submitted by the first of every month and those applicants successful at stage 1 will have until the 1st September 2021 to submit their stage 2 application.
Grants Available for Community Relations Projects (Northern Ireland)
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to community development groups, cultural organisations, women’s groups, church groups, tenants’ associations and youth groups to help them to develop their capacity and confidence to engage in community relations work and to enhance the community relations potential of projects they undertake.
The Community Relations Council, with the support of Government, has established a fund of approximately £400,000 to spend each year on community relations projects. This grant scheme seeks to increase the ability and confidence of groups and organisations to identify and address issues that divide communities, to encourage the development networks of communication, trust and co-operation and to promote models of good practice for community relations work in Northern Ireland.
Grants may be awarded towards the cost of the following:
Community events, festivals, residential activities. Seminars, workshops or discussion groups. Fees for trainers, speakers, artists or facilitators. Basic travelling costs within the North and South of Ireland. Venue hire and catering costs. Resource materials. Bursaries for community relations practitioners to attend conferences. (These are limited to
one bursary per year for an individual from an applicant group).
The closing date for the CRCD Grant Scheme is the 1st November 2021. Funds are limited so early application is recommended.
Potential applicants that have any questions or would like to discuss a proposal prior to submitting an application please contact a member of the Funding & Development Programme. Phone 028 9022 7500 or email [email protected]
Funding for Local East Coast Communities Affected by Coronavirus (Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North Norfolk)
Charities, community groups, and local councils on the Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North Norfolk coasts can apply for funding from renewable energy company Ørsted’s £465,000 East Coast Community Fund. £75,000 of this is ring-fenced for a Skills Fund.
Grants of between £1,000 and £50,000 are available
In June 2020 Ørsted announced temporary changes to the funding criteria in response to the global Covid-19 emergency. Due to the ongoing issues the pandemic is still creating for communities, the criteria changes have been extended for all application closing dates in 2021.
Applications are encouraged to support communities through to recovery. This is likely to include local groups and organisations who:
Are looking to provide essential support and services to directly facilitate in the recovery efforts from Covid-19.
Have lost significant core income over the past few months and request funding to recover quicker financially.
Organisations eligible to apply include:
Charities, Voluntary and community groups, Parish and Town Councils Local Authorities, Social enterprises, Community interest companies
The deadline for applications is the 28th July 2021.
Please note that the Skills Fund operates differently from the main Community Fund with different processes and closing dates. Please click here for more information.
Funding Call to Improve the Basic Skills Needs of Employed People (London)
The Government has launched a funding call for projects in the London LEP area that address the basic skills needs of employed people, particularly in SMEs and micro businesses, and support recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The call seeks to support projects which address pay gaps and improve basic skills by providing learning for all age groups, upgrading the knowledge, skills and competences of the workforce, promoting flexible learning pathways, and providing career guidance.
Groups most affected include women, those with health problems, and BAME communities.
Funding of approximately £12 million is made available by the European Social Fund.
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on the 4th June 2021.
Kent Community Foundation (KCF) grants support a number of primary issues in the county, contributing towards everything from specific projects to everyday running costs.
In order to maximise the impact of KCF’s grant making to support the people in greatest need, four overarching grant making themes have been established:
Children, Young People & Families Elderly & Isolated Vulnerable Adults Employability, Skills & Enterprise
Priority will be given to groups with an annual income up to £1 million; grants of up to £5,000 are on offer (£7,500 considered for exceptional applications).
Themed Programmes are open all year round and decisions are made every 3 months. To be in time for the next assessment date apply by the 31st May 2021.
Grants to Support Organisations Working with Children & Young People (Bristol)
Bristol City Council has launched the ‘Youth Sector Support grant programme – Partnerships’ to support Bristol-based organisations working with local children and young people aged 8-19 years.
The programme will provide funding to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations for projects and collaborations that result in a diverse range of services and support the play and youth sector. Activities should be preventative and focus on early intervention work that addresses risky behaviour, mental health, and low aspirations.
There will be one successful application amongst:
North Bristol (£25,200), East Central Bristol (£35,385), South Bristol (£44,415).
Funding will be administered by the Quartet Foundation. The deadline for expressions of interest is the 7th May 2021.
Funding to Support Communities Affected by Covid-19 (County Durham)
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for charities, community and voluntary groups, schools, social enterprises, and town, parish or community councils supporting the most vulnerable affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the Believe Housing Association area.
The Coronavirus Crisis Fund will support projects in County Durham that are tackling isolation and financial hardship during the crisis. Support could include foodbanks, help with shopping for vulnerable people, providing food packs to the community, wellbeing phone calls, creating online social groups, online activities and workshops, and providing extra equipment to encourage outdoor activities within the community.
Funding Reminders Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)
Help the Homeless makes grants of up to £5,000 to small and medium-sized charitable organisations (with a turnover of less than £1 million) whose aim is to help homeless people return to the community and enabling them to resume a normal life.
Typically, such organisations may operate small or medium-sized residential or training facilities to assist homeless people.
The grants are available for capital costs and examples of previously supported projects include:
The Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, where people undertake education and training courses as well as receiving advice and food, received a grant of £1,500 to transform the centre with new lighting, a new water heater and new decoration.
A grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom furniture for their residential centre in Devon, where every year over 60 unemployed, homeless young people are able to rebuild their lives and gain the motivation, confidence, self-esteem and skills for independent living.
The closing date for the next round of funding is the 15th June 2021.
Capital Grants of up to £1,000 Available to Arts and Heritage Organisations (UK)
Small charities and not for profit organisations working in the areas of local heritage and the performing and visual arts can currently apply for funding through the Lady Neville Charity grants programme.
Eligible organisations can apply for capital grants of up to £1,000 (eg. equipment, capital building works, etc). Trustees may also consider funding towards one-off anniversary events that are not part of core activities.
In addition, the Lady Neville Charity supports any charitable activity which takes place in communities where the Skinners' Company has a presence. These areas are:
The City of London; Camden (particularly Kings Cross); Enfield; Hackney; Hounslow; West Kent (particularly Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells).
To be eligible to apply for funding the applicant must be a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation in the UK whose total annual income is less than £100,000, and the total project cost is less than £10,000.
The next closing date for applications is the 17th September 2021.
Useful Links:
Lady Neville Guidelines and Application Form
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https://www.skinners.org.uk/neville/
Government Launches £20 Million Brexit Support Fund (UK)
The UK Government has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the European Union (EU).
SMEs who import or export goods with the EU or move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £2,000 for each trader to pay for practical support including training and professional advice to help them to prepare for the implementation of import controls which come into force from April and July 2021.
The fund will be administered by PricewaterhouseCoopers and will close to applications on the 30th June 2021 or earlier if all funding is allocated before this date.
Royal College of Pathologists Public Engagement Innovation Grant Scheme (UK)
The Royal College of Pathologists is accepting applications for funding through the Public Engagement Innovation Grant Scheme.
Under this scheme grants of up to £1,000 are available for individuals or organisations who wish to run a project that engages audiences such as secondary school students, undergraduates, health professionals or local communities with pathology. All proposals must include the involvement of pathologists and/or laboratory scientists as a key part of the activity and applicants are advised to contact the public engagement team prior to submitting an application.
Information on the type of projects funded in the past can be found here.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the public engagement team prior to submitting an application. The team will be able to offer practical support in terms of help, advice and resources and will be happy to discuss potential project ideas. They will also be able to put applicants in touch with pathologists who may be willing to be involved in a project. The team can be contacted via email at [email protected]
The closing date for applications has been extended to the 1st June 2021.
Funding to Open Career Opportunities for Young People in the Music Industry (England, Scotland & Wales)
Grants of between £5,000 and £30,000 are available to businesses, collectives, and not-for-profit organisations working in the music industries to help open up sustainable work opportunities and careers in music for young people aged 18-25. In particular for projects focusing on under-represented groups; and to support creative employers to innovate and incubate new and diverse talent.
This includes both musicians and those who want to work in wider industry roles.
At least 50% of the funding should go directly to the 18-25s, with the remainder paying for organisational and delivery costs.
The funding is being made available through round three of the Youth Music Network Incubator Fund and is available to organisations that are based in the UK and operate in Scotland, England or Wales.
The deadline for applications is the 20th August 2021.
