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G InsightThe weekly funding e-magazine from www.grantsonline.org.uk 21st June 2021

New Funding Opportunities....................................................1Ministry of Defence Education Support Fund Opens for Applications (UK)...........................................2Funding to Tackle the Digital Divide (UK)..............................................................................................3Climate Change and Education Grants (UK & Ireland)..........................................................................4Funding to Help People at Acute Risk of Displacement Due to Climate Change (UK)..........................4Enterprise Development Programme for Environmental Organisations (UK)........................................5Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless (UK)..........................................6Volant Trust - Covid-19 Response Fund (UK / International).................................................................6Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)............................................................7Grants to Support Outdoor Learning for Primary & Secondary School Children (UK)...........................8Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Not-For-Profit Theatres to Carry Out Essential Works (UK)...........8The Foyle School Library Scheme (UK).................................................................................................9£600,000 Competition Launched to Inspire Future Space Scientists (UK)............................................9Government Fund to Support New Ideas for Cleaning Up Space (UK)...............................................10Grants of £1,000 Available to Fund Innovative Geography Teaching at Secondary Level (UK)...........10Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)..............................................................................11Jerusalem Trust Opens its Summer Funding Round (England and Wales).........................................12£3.4 Million to Expand the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Schools (England)......................................12Grants of up to £100,000 Available for Community Facilities (England)..............................................13Funding to Support the Creation of New Woodland (England)............................................................13Grants for Projects to Help Prevent, or Reduce, the Risk of Heart Disease (Central England)...........14Grants to Support Community Based Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiatives (Scotland)..................15£25 Million Additional Emergency Funding to Support the Cultural Sector (Scotland).........................16Publishing Scotland Launches the 2021 Go-Digital Fund (Scotland)...................................................16Funding for Community Shared Transport Schemes (Scotland)..........................................................17Funding of up to £500 for Community Sports Projects (Central Scotland)...........................................18Funding for Projects that Provide Young people with the Skills the Need to Succeed in a Post Pandemic World (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland)...........................................................................................19Grants for Projects to Help Prevent, or Reduce, the Risk of Heart Disease (South West England).. . .20Funding for Food & Activities for School-Age Children During the Christmas Holidays (Dorset).........21The Local Action Poverty Fund (Outer London)...................................................................................21Funding Available for Projects that Stop Young People Engaging in Violent Crime (South Yorkshire) 22Funding for Activities to Recruit, Retain or Recognise Volunteers (Salford)........................................22Funding to Help Places Become More Age-Friendly (Greater Manchester)........................................23Grants to Support Youth Drugs & Alcohol Prevention (Cumbria).........................................................23

Funding Reminders...............................................................24Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)...........................24Grants to Protect Biodiversity and Ecosystems (UK / Worldwide).......................................................24TikTok Launches Entrepreneurship Competition (UK).........................................................................25Funding for Sports Kit & Equipment (UK)............................................................................................25Grants to Encourage Participation in Lawn Tennis, Rackets & Real Tennis (England & Wales)..........261

New Funding Opportunities

Ministry of Defence Education Support Fund Opens for Applications (UK)

The UK Government has launched a new round of the Ministry of Defence - Education Support Fund (ESF). The aim of the fund is to assist publicly funded schools, academies and free schools in the UK that cater for pupils of military service families that are subject to exceptional mobility as a result of the family moving from one location to another and/or have service children whose parents are subject to deployment.

Up to £3 million in funding will be available for 2021/22 to help overcome the impact of mobility and/or separation. Funding could be used for additional staffing and training, educational resources, refurbishment of existing resources within the school, and providing community support to help build and maintain relationships between schools, local authorities and service families.

The deadline for applications is the 30th September 2021.

Useful Links:

ESF: instructions and guidance

ESF: in-year guidance

ESF: scoring criteria sheet

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-support-fund-for-schools-with-service-children-grant-application-pack

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Funding to Tackle the Digital Divide (UK)

The UFI Voctech Trust is launching a funding call for projects that build the confidence and ability of people most impacted by the digital divide and furthest away from learning to help them get the skills they need for work.

The call is seeking current and emerging technologies that could be developed or deployed to improve accessibility, create a supportive learning environment, and offer increased personalisation and motivation to start or keep on learning.

Opening on the 29th June 2021, the VocTech Challenge Grant Fund will have two parts:

Part A - A funded and supported design thinking element – the ‘Define Stage Gateway’.

And

Part B - Funding for delivery of a VocTech Activate or a VocTech Impact project

Access to part B is only available to projects who engage fully in the design thinking element and have a clear, user centred plan at the end of that phase that is ready for immediate development.

The Trust are expecting to offer up to 10 / 12 VocTech Activate grants and 3 / 4 VocTech Impact grants.

The fund will be open to UK charities, private companies, community interest companies and other not-for-profit organisations already engaged with the target learner groups.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 29th July 2021.

Useful Links:

Fund Guidance

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https://ufi.co.uk/grant-funding/voctech-challenge/about/

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Climate Change and Education Grants (UK & Ireland)

Charities, community groups and community interest companies in the UK and Ireland working to tackle climate change and reducing carbon emissions; and improve risk education and behaviour change can apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects lasting up to 6 months.

The funding is being made available by Insurer RSA and managed by giving platform Neighbourly.

To successfully apply for funding, charities will need to demonstrate their projects share RSA’s ambition to improve risk education for road, home, cycle and online safety and child safety as well as tackle climate change, conservation, and offsetting carbon emissions.

A total of £250,000 is available and the closing date for applications is 9am on the 2nd July 2021.

Useful Links:

RSA carbon and risk grants criteria

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https://www.neighbourly.com/ClimateEducationGrantsRSA

Funding to Help People at Acute Risk of Displacement Due to Climate Change (UK)

The JAC Trust will shortly begin accepting stage 1 applications for projects that help people at acute risk of displacement as a result of climate change.

Grants of up to £30,000 will be available to registered charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations in the UK and internationally for projects which deliver tangible improvements in the quality of life of forcibly displaced people and returnees, and which have a positive impact on the natural environment (protection or restoration).

Projects can last up to 12 months.

The two-stage application process will open four weeks before the deadline of midnight on the 1st August 2021.

Useful Links:

Current grants

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https://jaclarktrust.org/how-to-apply/

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Enterprise Development Programme for Environmental Organisations (UK)

Groundwork has joined the Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) as an Environmental Partner to support charities and social enterprises operating in the environment sector to become more sustainable. Environmental organisations can apply to the programme to receive tailored support to help grow their business or enterprise.

This includes:

Access to a bespoke learning package co-designed by organisations and Groundwork, The opportunity for financial support to put learning into action, Peer-learning and networking opportunities with other participants, Access to pro bono legal and financial expertise, Valuable information about the world of social enterprise from leading experts.

Examples of eligible projects are broad and include selling woodland products or produce from land management projects, selling services such as training or awareness courses, producing and selling a Standard Mark, or setting up an online retail or physical charity shop.

The EDP is developed and funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment and managed by Social Investment Business (SIB). It provides a broad range of support for charities and social enterprises working in certain sectors in England, helping them to expand or upscale their existing business or enterprise model and ways of working

The programme will run until April 2024 with Groundwork supporting around 60 organisations on their enterprise journey.

There is a two-stage application process and the closing date for stage 1 applications is the 13th July 2021.

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https://www.groundwork.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/national-grants/enterprise-development-programme/

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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 September 2021.

The application form is available on the Help the Homeless website (link below)

Useful Links:

Previously funded projects

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http://www.help-the-homeless.org.uk/applying-for-funding/

Volant Trust - Covid-19 Response Fund (UK / International)

The Volant Trust has announced that it will open its Covid-19 Response Fund. The Trust is accepting applications from registered charities, community interest companies, community organisations or social enterprises in the UK and internationally that demonstrate a strong focus on alleviating social deprivation and helping vulnerable groups who have been particularly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Funding is available to support running and core costs as well as for medical equipment and the production or distribution of PPE will also be considered.

There are no funding levels indicated at the award of grants will be at the discretion of the Trustees.

The closing date for applications is the 31st July 2021.

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https://www.volanttrust.org/how-to-apply-covid-19/

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)

Schools, youth groups, not for profit organisations and charities can apply for grants of £500 to £2,500 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disabled or disadvantaged children (aged 13 or under).

Priority will be given to applications coming from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK. Funded by the Henry Smith Charity, grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days. In this round, trips must be taken before the end of August 2019. For more details and to apply, complete the eligibility quiz on the website and submit the application form online at least 6 weeks before the trip is due to take place.

Applications will be accepted until the 13th August 2021, for day trips taking place between 1st July and 30th September 2021. Applications must be made at least six weeks before the trip or holiday is due to take place.

Previous visits supported include:

All Saints Catholic Primary School which received a grant of £1,500 towards a two-night trip to Wales for a group of disadvantaged children from Merseyside;

Bridgewater School which received a grant of £1,900 towards an overnight trip to London for a group of disadvantaged children from Newcastle; and

6th St Helens (Parr) Scout Group received a grant of £1,100 towards a two-night trip to an activity centre in Lancashire for a group of children from a disadvantaged area of Merseyside.

Useful Links:

Funding Guidelines

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https://www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/explore-our-grants-and-apply/holiday-grants-for-children/holiday-grants-for-children-overview/

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Grants to Support Outdoor Learning for Primary & Secondary School Children (UK)

Grants of £500 are available to UK State funded Primary and Secondary Schools to enable them to get their pupils learning outdoors.

The Ernest Cook Trust’s Outdoor Essentials Grant scheme will award 180 grants to support school travel and transport costs to outdoor learning venues, including outdoor learning centres, forest schools, countryside parks, woodlands, national parks, farm parks, farms (including city farms), coastal areas and beaches. Trips to outdoor adventure centres for outdoor activities (such as kayaking and climbing) may be considered.

Applications must be made by a member of staff employed by the school and approved by the Head Teacher. Multi Academy Trusts can also apply, but applications must be made by the individual schools.

This round will close to applications when sufficient grant applications have been approved.

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https://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/everything-outdoors/outdoor-essentials-grant/

Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Not-For-Profit Theatres to Carry Out Essential Works (UK)

The Theatres Trust has launched a £100,000 small grants programme for not-for-profit theatres across the UK to carry out essential works, particularly improvements to buildings that protect theatre use and remove barriers to participation and attendance.

The Small Grants Programme, supported by The Linbury Trust, will provide grants of up to £5,000 to support small projects that make a big impact to a theatre's resilience, sustainability or accessibility.

To be eligible to apply to the scheme, applicants must demonstrate that they:

own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than 5 years on buildings in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

run a year-round programme of live performance, of no less than 30 performances a year have a bona fide UK charitable or not-for-profit legal structure and be able to provide certified

or audited accounts for at least two years

Eligible projects include small capital works, the installation of key plant and machinery and works that make theatre buildings digital-ready. Applications are also welcome for projects that help theatres reopen as Covid-secure.

The deadline for applications in this round is 5pm on the 8th November 2021.

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http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/smallgrants

The Foyle School Library Scheme (UK)

The Foyle Foundation has announced that in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has made changes to its Schools Library Programme.

Through the Schools Library Programme state-funded schools and sixth form colleges across the UK that do not have or want to improve their libraries are able to apply for funding of between £1,000 and £10,000. Priority is given to primary schools and the majority of funds will continue to be awarded for physical library/reading books.

In light of the current situation the Foundation will, however, be more flexible when considering requests for e-readers and electronic reading resources, however a strong case for support and explanation of need will have to be made within the application. The Foundation will also consider contributions towards library software, necessary IT equipment and furniture etc. in order to create a suitable library space.

Local deprivation levels, the Ofsted report and current literacy levels at the school will be taken into account when assessing applications.

Applications can be submitted at any time, although it can take up to four months to receive a decision.

Useful Links:

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Guidelines

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http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/how-to-apply/

£600,000 Competition Launched to Inspire Future Space Scientists (UK)

The UK Government has launched a competition to inspire the next generation of British space scientists and engineers. The competition will call on young people aged 16 or above to design a nanosatellite to support the UK’s decarbonisation drive.

Entries are being welcomed from anyone in the UK, either individually or as part of a team, to compete for the £600,000 Challenge Fund which will enable the winners to develop and manufacture their satellite design to subsequently launch from a UK spaceport and help monitor the impacts of climate change from orbit.

Specifications, such as weight, size, and licensing requirements, will be outlined when the competition opens in the Autumn 2021.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/launch-of-competition-for-young-people-to-help-make-uk-spaceflight-history

Government Fund to Support New Ideas for Cleaning Up Space (UK)

Businesses, not-for-profit organisations and academics are invited to apply for a share of up to £800,000 in funding from the UK Space Agency to develop ideas for space debris removal missions.

The UK Space Agency is looking to fund two active debris removal feasibility studies through its Space Surveillance and Tracking programme, which aims to make space safer and more sustainable. The studies requested may enable a UK Active Debris Removal mission launching as soon as 2025 to remove two or more targets from Low Earth Orbit.

It is expected that between £300,000 and £400,000 will be awarded per project.

Match funding will be required.

The deadline for applications is midnight the 13th July 2021.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/active-debris-removal-call-for-study-proposals

Grants of £1,000 Available to Fund Innovative Geography Teaching at Secondary Level (UK)

Two grants of £1,000 each are available to fund innovative geography teaching at secondary level. The aim of the grants is to enable imaginative, innovative or creative teaching materials to be developed.

The grants will be awarded to teacher – higher education partnerships. Ideally these will comprise one school teacher and one lecturer/researcher from a UK Higher Education Institution. The funding is being made available through the Royal Geographic Society Innovative Geography Teaching Grants.

Every year, the Society identifies an area of research which is either based upon a timely issue or approach. The aim is to serve both geography pupils and the wider teaching community through the creation of teaching materials on this particular issue. The materials produced will be published on the Society’s website.

The application deadline is the 15th February 2022.

Useful Links:

Innovative Geography Teaching Grant Guidelines

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https://www.rgs.org/schools/teacher-grants/innovative-teaching-geography-grants/

Royal Society of Chemistry – Outreach Fund (UK)

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 included "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 5th July 2021.

The closing date for applications to the large grants programmes is the 6th September 2021.

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https://www.rsc.org/awards-funding/funding/outreach-fund/

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Jerusalem Trust Opens its Summer Funding Round (England and Wales)

The Jerusalem Trust has announced that the grant application process for Summer Term 2021 is now open for applications. The Jerusalem Trust makes grants to schools to support the purchase of resources for teaching Christianity in Religious Education.

The scheme is open to state secondary schools in England and Wales, including middle deemed secondary and upper. There are currently no primary school grants available.

The maximum size of any grant is £600, and applications can be submitted at any time.

Grants can cover teaching resources including textbooks, teacher resources, artifacts, videos, tapes and CD-roms for use in RE lessons.

Recently purchased items include:

20 x NIV Bibles Lent and Easter artefacts collection Commentary on Paul’s Epistles Illustrated Easter story books

Useful Links:

FAQs

Apply Online

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http://regrants.org.uk/

£3.4 Million to Expand the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Schools (England)

The Department for Education has announced £3.4 million to expand the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in schools.

The investment is aimed at pupils from the most deprived areas of England and is part of the Government’s levelling up agenda to ensure all pupils have fair and equal access to high-quality enrichment activities. The funding will cover the next three academic years to reach more young people aged 14 to 24 to extend The Duke’s legacy after his death in April.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award will focus on recruiting schools not currently delivering it in areas where deprivation is highest, according to the English Indices of Deprivation Data.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/34-million-to-expand-the-duke-of-edinburghs-award-in-schools

Grants of up to £100,000 Available for Community Facilities (England)

Registered Charities, churches, Parish Councils, Local Authorities and CASC registered sports clubs can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £100,000 for the provision, maintenance or improvement of community facilities.

This can include:

Village Halls and Community Centres; Public Play Areas; Publicly available Multi use games areas; Skate parks and BMX tracks; Sport and recreation grounds including pavilions and clubhouses with full public access; Churches – community spaces only; Nature Reserves; Public gardens, parks, country parks and woodlands with at least dawn to dusk access; Museums.

The funding is being made available through the FCC Community Action Fund and is available to projects located within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment site.

The closing date for applications is 5 pm on the 1st September 2021.

Useful Links:

Application Guidelines

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https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-community-action-fund

Funding to Support the Creation of New Woodland (England)

The Forestry Commission has opened a new £15.9 million tree planting grant scheme – the England Woodland Creation Offer – to provide greater financial incentives for landowners and farmers to plant and manage trees.

The scheme is funded through the Nature for Climate Fund and will and support the creation of over 10,000 hectares of new woodland. Administered by the Forestry Commission, the scheme will support capital costs for tree planting and reward farmers and landowners for providing public and/or wider environmental benefits.

Schemes that clearly demonstrate they will deliver environmental or social benefits can receive additional contributions.

Applications can be submitted on a continuous basis and funding decisions can take 12 to 20 weeks from receiving a valid application.

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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/england-woodland-creation-offer

Grants for Projects to Help Prevent, or Reduce, the Risk of Heart Disease (Central England)

The Heart Research UK (HRUK) Healthy Heart grant scheme has re-opened for applications in the Granada TV region.

Example of areas within the awarding region: Blackpool, Macclesfield, Kendal

Not for profit groups, voluntary organisations are able to apply for up to £10,000 for projects that actively promote Heart Health and help to prevent, or reduce, the risk of heart disease.

This year, Healthy Hearts UK have adapted the criteria for their Healthy Heart Grants in response to the pandemic. They are now offering funding for projects that can be safely delivered during the pandemic, including:

Funding for projects that can be delivered remotely or with social distancing measures in place that last up to 12 months. Although projects that last for several months may be preferable, Healthy Heart UK would consider shorter projects, such as one-off events that may last as little as one day or one week (e.g. a socially distanced or online workshop or community event; or a week-long training course).

Grants for purchases of equipment only, such as exercise equipment, technology, blood pressure monitors, weighing scales etc). This will only be considered if the equipment can be safely used under current social distancing measures and the equipment should be used to promote heart health.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 29th June 2021.

Useful Links:

Other projects supported

FAQs

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https://heartresearch.org.uk/healthy-heart-grant-apply/

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Grants to Support Community Based Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiatives (Scotland)

Grants of up to £8,000 per year for up to five years are available to community based organisations in Scotland providing support for mental health and wellbeing.

The funding is being made available through the Henry Duncan Grants.

The scheme has three strands:

Organisation Grants

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Project Grants

Micro Grants

Applications to the Micro Grants scheme can be submitted at any time.

The closing date for Organisation Grants and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Project Grants is the 21st July 2021.

Useful Links:

Organisation Grant Theme Guidelines

Project Grant Theme Guidelines

Micro Grants Theme Guidelines

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https://www.corra.scot/grants/henry-duncan-grants/

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£25 Million Additional Emergency Funding to Support the Cultural Sector (Scotland)

£25 million in emergency funding is being made available to help cultural organisations in Scotland address the challenges they are facing due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

This additional funding will support the sector through the second round of the Performing Arts Venue Relief Fund and the Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund. Those who previously received support from these funds and those who were eligible but did not get support will be able to apply.

The funds will open for applications on 17 June and close for applications on 24 June 2021.

Useful Links:

Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund

Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund

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https://www.creativescotland.com/what-we-do/latest-news/archive/2021/06/further-emergency-funding

Publishing Scotland Launches the 2021 Go-Digital Fund (Scotland)

Publishing Scotland has launched the 2021 round of the Go- Digital Fund. The fund supports Scottish based book publishers in bringing their books to a new digital audience.

The fund helps publishers access training or consultancy on digital matters, attend digital events in the UK and overseas and with marketing their digital books and contents.

Priority will be given to first-time publisher presence at fairs, with the appropriate matching of type of books published to the nature of the fair (i.e. children's publishers at Bologna, etc); though other applications may be considered if there are sufficient funds.

The maximum grant that can be awarded is £1,500 per company.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 30th August 2021.

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https://www.publishingscotland.org/about-publishing/funding/go-digital-fund/

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Funding for Community Shared Transport Schemes (Scotland)

Micro-grants of up to £2,500 are available to Scottish third sector organisations, social enterprises, and established community groups setting-up a new shared transport scheme.

This can include bike share, car share or ride share.

The funding is being made available by Comouk and supports organisations wishing to set up the sharing of assets that have already been purchased or funding has been secured for these.

The funding can be used for activities that facilitate the sharing of bikes, cars or rides such as subscriptions to smart phone sharing apps, online booking platform and trackers, etc.

CoMoUK will cover the cost for 12 months, up to a maximum £2,500 (including any set up costs).

This is an ongoing fund and awards will be made on a rolling basis until January 2022.

The application form is available on the CoMoUK website (link below)

Useful Links:

Guidance Notes

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https://como.org.uk/micro-grants/

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Funding of up to £500 for Community Sports Projects (Central Scotland)

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to organisations including sports clubs, schools, religious organisations and Scout and Guides groups in Central Scotland to run sporting activities for the benefit of people in the local community.

Since launching in 2016, over 450 clubs have benefitted from a funding boost of more than £240,000.

The Fund operates on a regional basis in Scotland with each region having its own deadline. This call is for organisations in Central Scotland.

Stores in Central Scotland area include Bathgate, Alloa, Wishaw, Airdrie Manse Place, Stirling, Motherwell, Falkirk, Polmont, Airdrie High Street, Whitburn and Cumbernauld.

There are three funding packages available per region: 1 x £2500, 2 x £1000, and 1 x £500.

Organisations supported will be:

Local community focused sports-focused clubs Registered community amateur sports clubs A school or educational organisation A religious organisation A Scout Guide group A charitable service fund of the Armed Forces A Registered Community Interest Company

Previous projects supported include:

Glasgow Panthers Wheelchair Sports Club, which promotes Rugby 7’s to disabled and able-bodied players of all ages. With the help of the Aldi Scottish Sports Fund, the club was able to pay their hall hire fees for 10 weeks and set out a 5-year plan for the sport in Scotland.

Special Olympics Grampian Area Ski Group, which provides weekly ski instruction to athletes with learning disabilities. The club used their Aldi Scottish Sports Fund contribution to subsidise travel costs for the yearly regional skiing competition in Birmingham.

The deadline for this funding round is the 19th July 2021.

Useful Links:

FAQs

https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund

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Funding for Projects that Provide Young people with the Skills they Need to Succeed in a Post Pandemic World (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland)

Youth-orientated non-profit groups on the island of Ireland can apply for grants of either €5,000, or €10,000 for projects that support and inspire young people (16-25 years old) to develop the skills they need to succeed in a post pandemic environment.

The funding is being made available through the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund and a total of €100,000 is available during this funding round. Entries must cohere to one or more of the following three categories:

Educational, Training, Resilience Programmes for Young People; Programmes that support diversity and inclusivity in young people; Programmes that take an innovative approach to demonstrating sustainability to young

people.

As part of their submission applicants will be asked to include a 50-word summary of their project, with the 20 shortlisted organisations’ summaries posted on www.coca-cola.ie/thankyoufund and eligible for the ‘The People’s Choice Award.’ This award will be voted on by the public and the winning organisation will receive an additional €5,000 in funding for their project from the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund.

The closing date for applications is the 16th July 2021.

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https://www.coca-cola.ie/community/thank-you-fund/how-to-apply-in-five-simple-steps#:~:text=The%20Coca%E2%80%91Cola%20Thank%20You%20Fund%20is%20back%20for%202021,in%20a%20post%20pandemic%20environment.

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Grants for Projects to Help Prevent, or Reduce, the Risk of Heart Disease (South West England)

The Heart Research UK (HRUK) Healthy Heart grant scheme has re-opened for applications in the HTV TV region.

Example of areas within the awarding region: Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset.

Not for profit groups, voluntary organisations are able to apply for up to £10,000 for projects that actively promote Heart Health and help to prevent, or reduce, the risk of heart disease.

This year, Healthy Hearts UK have adapted the criteria for their Healthy Heart Grants in response to the pandemic. They are now offering funding for projects that can be safely delivered during the pandemic, including:

Funding for projects that can be delivered remotely or with social distancing measures in place that last up to 12 months. Although projects that last for several months may be preferable, Healthy Heart UK would consider shorter projects, such as one-off events that may last as little as one day or one week (e.g. a socially distanced or online workshop or community event; or a week-long training course).

Grants for purchases of equipment only, such as exercise equipment, technology, blood pressure monitors, weighing scales etc). This will only be considered if the equipment can be safely used under current social distancing measures and the equipment should be used to promote heart health.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 12th July 2021.

Useful Links:

Other projects supported

FAQs

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https://heartresearch.org.uk/healthy-heart-grant-apply/

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Funding for Food & Activities for School-Age Children During the Christmas Holidays (Dorset)

Voluntary and community organisations, educational settings and private providers in Dorset can apply for funding to provide hot meals and enrichment activities for school-age children during the Summer holidays.

Through the UK Government’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme, Dorset Council will provide funding for projects that encourage children and young people aged 5 – 16 who are eligible for free school meals to be more active, eat more healthily, take part in engaging and enriching activities, and to be safe and well. It is anticipated that an average of £20 per child per session will be allocated, but cost will differ depending on age, activity type, needs, rurality etc.

The deadline for applications is the 15th October 2021 for Christmas provision.

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https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-providers.aspx

The Local Action Poverty Fund (Outer London)

The Trust for London has teamed up with Crowdfunder to launch the Local Action Poverty Fund to support community projects based in the outer borough of London.

The fund aims to support community projects on Crowdfunder with match funding up to £10,000 from Trust for London.

Eligible organisations should be:

located and working in outer London; undertaking charitable work to tackle poverty and inequality; actively involving people in their communities in the delivery of their work; raising funds from a minimum of 25 individuals; and operating with an annual income of under £100,000.

Approved projects will be offered match funding of up to 50% towards the initial crowdfunding target, up to a maximum of £10,000.

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Useful Links:

Full Criteria

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https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/local-action-poverty-fund

Funding Available for Projects that Stop Young People Engaging in Violent Crime (South Yorkshire)

Funding is available to community groups, social enterprises and non-profit organisations working in South Yorkshire who provide support to young people to stop them engaging in violent crime.

The South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit are asking for applications in to their Violence Reduction Fund 2021 from organisations who are working with young people on a range of issues.

Funding of up to £20,000 is available and applications are sought from those who are working with young people supporting the Violence Reduction Unit’s sixteen priorities. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on the 28th June 2021.

Useful Links:

Violence Reduction Fund 2021 Application Form

Violence Reduction Fund 2021 Guidance

Violence Reduction Fund 2021 Guidance Notes

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https://southyorkshireviolencereductionunit.com/violence-reduction-fund-2021/

Funding for Activities to Recruit, Retain or Recognise Volunteers (Salford)

Grants of up to £500 are available to Salford-based voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations to hold events or activities between September and December 2021 to recruit, retain or recognise their volunteers.

Through the Volunteers' Week Activities Fund, Salford CVS will support activities such as volunteer celebration afternoon teas, online and/or in person celebration events, certificates for volunteers, volunteer recruitment stalls, wellbeing packs, social media campaigns to recruit volunteers; and reward trips to Salford venues.

All organisations must be pre-existing members of Salford CVS and funding is provided by NHS Salford CCG.

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The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on the 26th July 2021.

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https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/live-grants

Funding to Help Places Become More Age-Friendly (Greater Manchester)

Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations are invited to apply for grants of up to £2,000 for projects which help places to become more age-friendly.

Ambition for Ageing’s ‘Supporting Ageing in Place’, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and delivered by GMCVO, is seeking projects which create social connections and build age-friendly places for people aged 50 and over in pilot neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester, especially those from marginalised, including low income, communities.

Funding could be used to support the delivery of activities, adapt spaces to make them more accessible or for the purchase of equipment.

The next deadline for applications is 12pm on the 5th July 2021.

To support the launch of this programme, Ambition for Ageing is hosting several online information sessions for those interested in applying:

Tuesday 18 May 1.30pm-2.30pm Register here

Wednesday 19 May 10am-11am Register here

Monday 24 May 11am-12pm Register here

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https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/news/funding-opportunity-supporting-ageing-place

Grants to Support Youth Drugs & Alcohol Prevention (Cumbria)

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to charities, voluntary and community groups, watch schemes, parish councils, and schools for projects that focus on drugs and alcohol prevention in Cumbria.

This round of the Cumbria Police & Crime Commissioner’s Property Fund will support projects designed to support people suffering from substance misuse issues, including early intervention programmes aimed at reducing the risk of young people becoming dependent on drugs and alcohol, and reducing the risk of young people and vulnerable members of the community being targeted by County Lines.

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The Fund will also welcome applications not linked to drugs and alcohol prevention.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on the 2nd July 2021.

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https://cumbria-pcc.gov.uk/what-we-do/funding/property-fund/

Funding Reminders Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Disadvantaged & Vulnerable People (UK)

The Hedley Foundation are inviting applications from small-to-mid-size registered charities helping to improve the quality of life of people in the UK, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

The Foundation typically makes around 250 awards of up to £5,000 each year for initiatives that benefit the lives of young people, disabled people, elderly people, the terminally ill and otherwise disadvantaged people and their carers. Occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved.

Applications should be received at least 28 days before the next review meeting on the 28th July 2021.

http://www.hedleyfoundation.org.uk/apply-now

Grants to Protect Biodiversity and Ecosystems (UK / Worldwide)

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia has funding of up to $12,000 available for projects that address the root causes of environmental problems.

Small, grassroots, activist organisations around the world, working on action orientated and multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect biodiversity and the environment, can apply for grants to run projects that protect local habitats.

Applicants must be able to produce measurable project results, and Patagonia are particularly keen to support efforts that force the government to abide by laws. Creative methods to engage communities to take action, including film, photography and books will only be supported if they are tightly linked to a direct-action campaign on the issue, with specific goals that go beyond education and awareness.

The deadline for applications is the 30th June 2021.

Useful Links:

Grant Guidelines

http://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/environmental-grants.html

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TikTok Launches Entrepreneurship Competition (UK)

A competition supporting young people in the UK with ambitious ideas to run their own business has been launched. Open to UK residents aged 18 and over, the TikTok #BeYourOwnBoss competition is seeking potential business owners with the knowledge and work ethic to turn their idea into a successful enterprise.

Entrants will need to create a 30-60 second pitch video on TikTok, selling their ideas and explaining the steps they would take to realise them. The competition has a winning prize of £5,000 along with mentoring sessions, marketing from TikTok and the Purposeful Project, and a year of financial and business advice.

Ten finalists will be shortlisted with one winner announced on TikTok on the 7th July 2021.

The deadline for entries is 11.59pm on the 30th June 2021.

https://purposefulproject.com/

Funding for Sports Kit & Equipment (UK)

Grants of up to £750 are available to local children’s sports clubs or organisations working to improve children’s fitness and health across the UK.

The Poundland Foundation’s ‘Kit for Kids’ scheme will award 250 grants to provide equipment and kit to help children get active again after the Coronavirus pandemic. Applications will be considered for any kind of team sport, from football to netball, hockey to volleyball.

Money for the Foundation comes from in-store fundraising, carrier bag donations and micro-donations through chip and pin machines.

Applications will need to be made during June 2021 via the Poundland Foundation website at www.poundlandfoundation.org.uk

https://poundlandfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-support/

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Grants to Encourage Participation in Lawn Tennis, Rackets & Real Tennis (England & Wales)

Grants of between £500 and £3,000 are available to organisations or individual players within the sports of tennis, rackets, or real tennis in England and Wales.

The Queen’s Club Foundation will award funding to widen community participation in healthy recreation, particularly among children and young people. Registered charities, clubs, schools, coach-led schemes, and other charitable projects could use funding to kick start new programmes, cover coach and court costs, purchase equipment to enable activities, or provide reward materials such as badges/certificates.

Applications for funding over £3,000 may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

The deadline for applications is the 28th June 2021.

Useful Links:

Grant Guidelines

https://www.queensclubfoundation.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/#:~:text=The%20Queen's%20Club%20Foundation%20is,Rackets%2C%20Real%20Tennis%20and%20Squash

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