Funding Opportunities
Transform Foundation Invites UK Applications for Website Grants
The Transform Foundation is offering grants to charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK that need money to build a website with particular interest in applications outside of London.
The Foundation's first grant opportunity is aimed at UK registered charities and other not-for-profit organisations with a social mission that require investment ‘to build an amazing web presence’.
There is a two-stage application process. Stage 1 applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until at least the first half of 2017. Deadlines for the subsequent stages will be provided during the application process.
www.transformfoundation.org.uk/
Life Chances Fund
The Life Chances Fund (LCF) is an £80 million top-up fund, whose objective is to help those people in society who face the most significant barriers to leading happy and productive lives. The fund is particularly focused on outcomes in early years and for young people.
Further guidance on how to apply and more information regarding social impact bonds and social investment can be found on the Life Chances Fund homepage.
Armed Forces Covenant Fund: Local Grants Scheme Opens for 2017
The Ministry of Defence has launched the Armed Forces Covenant Fund’s Local Grant scheme for 2017 with new guidelines. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently accepting applications for grants of up to £20,000 for projects in the UK that support the armed forces community and meet MoD priorities.
Applications will be accepted throughout 2017 and will be considered four times over the next 12 months.
There are no application deadlines.
www.gov.uk/government/publications/covenant-fund-guidance-on-how-to-apply
Sport England Announces New Funding to Tackle Inactivity and Economic Disadvantage
Sport England has announced that it will be opening its £3 million Tackling Inactivity and Economic Disadvantage fund in April 2017.
From April 2017 Sport England will be accepting applications for the second round of its inactivity fund. The £3 million Tackling Inactivity and Economic Disadvantage fund will be available for projects which use sport and physical activity to improve lives and communities.
Applications are expected to open in mid-April 2017
www.sportengland.org/tacklinginactivity2/?utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20the%20Pitch%20-%202%20March%202017&utm_medium=email&utm_source=CMA_SPORT%20ENGLAND&utm_content
Law Society Charity (UK) Accepting Applications for 2017
The Law Society Charity offers grants to registered charities for work related to the law and the legal profession in the UK, including projects that promote human rights, access to justice, and legal education.
The charity will prioritise projects which promote the needs of excluded, under-represented or disadvantaged groups and minorities.
There are four application deadlines in 2017: 30 June, 1 September and 1 December 2017.
www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/#pressoffice
Veolia Environmental Trust Open to Applications
Not-for-profit organisations with environmental or community-based projects in England and Wales are invited to apply for funding in 2017.
Grants of up to £75,000 are available for projects located within the proximity of a qualifying Veolia site in England or Wales. Match funding of at least 20% is required, and applicants requesting grants of £40,000 or more require a Third Party Contribution.
The deadline for stage one applications is 12 (noon) on 25 May 2017.
www.veoliatrust.org/funding/
BBC Children in Need Small Grants Programme Re-Opens to Applications (UK)
BBC Children in Need is currently accepting applications from charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands that support children and young people who are 18 years and younger.
Organisations must be working to combat this disadvantage and to make a real difference to children and young people’s lives. Projects achieve these differences by either working directly with children or seeking to improve their social and physical environments.
Priority will be given to projects where a relatively small amount of money can make a big difference for children and young people.
The 2017 deadlines for applications are 1 June, 1 September, and 1 December 2017.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/wWhd5lqf4RZ3xhL63G9Xmc/small-grants-what-you-need-to-know
Innovation in Cycling and Walking SBRI Competition Open
Funding for the development of innovative projects that lead to more walking and cycling by tackling current barriers and encouraging more journey stages to be made by bicycle or on foot.
This competition is open to individuals, groups and organisations. It is particularly suitable for early stage, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Industry partners such as local government and independent organisations can carry out the project on their own or with others.
The deadline for registrations is 7 June 2017.
www.gov.uk/government/publications/funding-competition-innovation-in-cycling-and-walking
National Churches Trust Announces Partnership Grant Programme for Parts of England
The National Churches Trust has announced a programme to help local churches trusts continue to flourish by providing funding for church repair and modernisation projects in specified areas of England.
Churches and chapels should apply through their local church trust. A list of participating trusts can be found on the National Churches Trust website.
The 2017 deadlines for applications are 7 June, and 2 October.
www.nationalchurchestrust.org/node/3508
Newark & Sherwood Homes Community Grant
We are excited to launch the Newark and Sherwood Homes Community Fund – a grant fund dedicated to supporting community groups, charities and not for profit organisations to make a difference to the people and environment in the district.
Two types of grants are available - standard grants for any project type of any size between the grant limits, and small capital grants for applications between £100 and £250 to cover purchases of capital items.
The deadline for the first round applications is 16th June 2017.
www.nshomes.co.uk/
The Greggs Foundation’s Environmental Grants
The Greggs Foundation’s Environmental Grants scheme has opened the second of two application rounds to applications from not-for-profit organisations and schools in Great Britain.
Using money from the 5p levy on carrier bag sales in Greggs shops, the Greggs Foundation set up the Environmental Grants scheme which aims to improve people’s lives by improving the environment. The programme is administered by seven charity committees throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Organisations may only apply once per calendar year for this funding.
The deadline for Round 2 applications is 24 June 2017. www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/environmental-grant
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Launches Families in Stress Priority (UK)
The Ministry of Defence has launched the Armed Forces Covenant Fund’s Families in Stress priority for 2017/18 with new guidelines.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently accepting applications to the Families in Stress priority of the £10 million per year Covenant Fund.
Grants of between £20,000 and £300,000 for programmes of work lasting between two to three years are available.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 26 June 2017 (noon).
www.gov.uk/government/publications/covenant-fund-guidance-on-how-to-apply
Law Society Charity (UK) Accepting Applications for 2017
The Law Society Charity offers grants to registered charities for work related to the law and the legal profession in the UK, including projects that promote human rights, access to justice, and legal education.
The charity will prioritise projects which promote the needs of excluded, under-represented or disadvantaged groups and minorities.
There are three application deadlines in 2017: 30 June, 1 September and 1 December 2017.
www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/#pressoffice
Macmillan’s Supporting You to Help Others Grants – Deadline Looms
Organisations from across the UK have until 21 April 2017 to submit their funding application for the second of three rounds in 2017.
Macmillan Cancer Support has the overall aim of improving the lives of people affected by cancer, by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support.
A maximum of £500 for projects that have been running for less than 12 months.
A maximum of £3,000 for projects that have been in existence for more than 12 months.
There are two funding rounds left for 2017.
The next deadlines for applications are 4 August 2017.
www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/talking-about-cancer/find-groups-and-talks-near-you/how-we-support-your-group.html#310378
HLF Announce Second 2017 Deadline for Parks for People Grants
Not-for-profit organisations in the UK that cannot make the 1 March deadline have until 1 September 2017 to apply for a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to revitalise an historic public park or cemetery.
The 2017 deadlines for first-round applications is 31st August 2017 (12pm).
www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/our-grant-programmes/parks-people
Neighbourhood Planning Grants and Support Programme - Final Year
The Neighbourhood Planning Grants and Support Programme has entered its final year of funding and will be accepting applications until 31 January 2018.
The Department for Communities and Local Development's £22.5 million Neighbourhood Planning Grants and Support Programme (2015-2018) aims to support local communities that are drawing up a neighbourhood plan for their area.
Applications will be accepted until the final deadline of 31 January 2018.
http://mycommunity.org.uk/funding-options/neighbourhood-planning/
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