Remember that there are many sources of
funding. In Scotland a local CVS office may be able to
help with information and advice. In Caithness the CVS is
known as
Caithness Voluntary Group based
in Wick. Their office has range of publications to research
funding for charitable causes. Also the worker their has
experience of funding issues and may be able to advise on your
project. If you outside Caithness check out your local
volunteer office.
13 July 09
BUCHANAN GALLERIES'' COMMUNITY BURSARY LAUNCHED FOR 2009
We are now inviting applications for the Buchanan Galleries'' Community
Bursary for 2009. Buchanan Galleries'' Community Bursary provides a
£10,000 fund to help charities, community groups and other not-for-profit
organisations in west central Scotland.
Each year Buchanan Galleries aims to support organisations which make a
vital difference to the people in their area, helping them to pay for
materials and services they might otherwise not be able to afford. This is
the 6th year we''ve run our Community Bursary, and we've now helped fund
over 100 good causes.
Applications close on 31st August 2009.
More info at:
http://www.buchanangalleries.co.uk/news/buchanan-galleries-community-bursary-launched-2009
(or use http://digbig.com/5baaya )
13 July 09
CONNECTING CLASSROOMS
The British Council has announced that it is now seeking applications from
clusters of schools for its Connecting Classroom initiative. Connecting
Classrooms is a global programme that creates partnerships between
clusters of schools in the UK and around the world. These partnerships
bring an international dimension to young people's learning, to improve
their knowledge and understanding of other cultures and prepare them for
life and work as global citizens. Partnerships last for two to three
years, initially, depending on the countries involved. There is no joining
fee, and participating schools and co-ordinating bodies can receive grants
to support activities that sustain their links during their involvement in
the programme. The next application deadline is the 28th August 2009 for
partnerships with schools in the Near East and North Africa'' the Middle
East; Latin America; and the Carribbean.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-connecting-classrooms-what.htm
13 July 09
THE FUTURE OF OUR ENRICHING NATURE PROGRAMME
SITA Trust''s Enriching Nature Programme was launched in 2005 and
provided £13.5million funding over three years for biodiversity
conservation projects. The three year programme was due to come to an end
in 2008 but, recognising the enormous demand for biodiversity investment,
the SITA Trust Board decided to build on the success of the programme and
committed a further £4.5 million of funding for 2009 applications. The
final funding deadline for this programme has now passed. The Trust hopes
to announce its future strategy for funding biodiversity conservation
projects in the Autumn of 2009.
http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/news/45
13 July 09
FUNDING TO SUPPORT REGIONAL EVENTS
Earlier this year, EventScotland launched the new national events
strategy, Scotland: The Perfect Stage. As part of this activity, the
Regional Events Programme has been re launched as the National Events
Programme to align with the new strategy. Through the programme funding
is available to support events (outside of the cities of Edinburgh and
Glasgow) that showcase Scotland and help to generate tourism. Previous
events supported through the programme include the Wigtown Book Festival
which received a grant of £12,205 to create a new infrastructure for the
event to increase audience capacity and grow the event; the Spirit of
Speyside Whisky Festival which received a grant of £25,000 to target
visitors from outside Scotland to help grow their audience numbers. The
next funding application is the 2nd October 2009 for events which take
place between 1 May 2010 and 30 April 2011.
www.eventscotland.org/funding-and-resources/national-events-programme/
13 July 09
CALL FOR PROPOSALS - CULTURE PROGRAMME (2007-2013)
The European Commission has issued the next call for proposal under
the Culture Programme (2007 -13). Through the Culture Programme the
European Commission provides financial support to enhance the cultural
area shared by Europeans with a view to encouraging the emergence of
European citizenship. Through this call the for proposal, the European
Commission specifically wants to support multiannual cooperation projects;
cooperation measures; special action (third countries); and support for
bodies active at European level in the field of culture. The Culture
programme supports projects, organisations, promotional activities and
research in all branches of culture, except the audiovisual branch for
which there is a separate programme named MEDIA. The funding available, is
open to Cultural operators, including cultural enterprises as long as they
are acting in a non-profit-making cultural capacity. For more information
including information on closing dates for applications, please click on
the "more" link....
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/JOHtml.do?uri=OJ:C:2009:151:SOM:EN:HTML
13 July 09
SCOTTISH ARTS COUNCIL SMALL CAPITAL GRANTS PROGRAMME
The Scottish Arts Council has announced that funding of up to £100,000
for equipment and public art and up to £250,000 is available to help
create opportunities for people to participate in the arts across Scotland
by investing in new equipment and improving arts facilities. The Scottish
Arts Council will accept applications for both equipment and/or minor
building work such as new equipment to support participation in the arts
and artistic production and minor building work and fit-out of spaces. In
addition the fund will seek to support projects which prioritise the needs
of a number of priority participant groups as identified in the recent
report Taking Part in Scotland: Summary of Key Findings. These are; people
living in deprived areas; disabled people; people aged 65+; ethnic
minority communities; and people living in rural areas. The closing date
for applications is the 21st August 2009.
www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/funding/apply/organisations/capital.aspx
13 July 09
THE PETER CRUDDAS FOUNDATION
The Peter Cruddas Foundation is a grant making Foundation that aims to
support charitable works that benefit disadvantaged and disengaged young
people in the UK by ensuring that their funding reaches those most in
need. The Foundations funding streams for 2009 are; pathways/support for
young disadvantaged or disengaged young people into mainstream education,
training or employment; crime diversion schemes; work experience/skills
projects for young people; mentoring of young people in London; General
youth work in London. To be eligible for funding an organisation must be a
registered charity or an organisation / individual supported by a UK
charity. There are no minimum or maximum grants and projects can be funded
for more than one year. Applications can be made any time.
http://www.thepetercruddasfoundation.org/about_us.html
13 July 09
E.ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUND
E.On the power and gas generating and distributing company has announced
the launch of a new Sustainable Energy Fund. The E.ON Sustainable Energy
Fund offers grants of up to £20,000 to community groups and not for profit
organisations who wish to consider and implement sustainable energy
projects in their buildings. Projects that can be considered include; the
purchase and installation of one or more renewable energy technologies
(e.g. wind, solar thermal, PV, wood etc); the renovation of existing
facilities to incorporate micro-generation technology (e.g. the
reinstatement of a watermill and the purchase of a turbine to produce
hydro-electricity); an energy efficiency makeover for your building that
could demonstrate significant energy savings and also behavioural change
amongst users; and the use of new or innovative technology to deliver
either energy savings or micro-generation capacity. To be eligible
organisations must benefit specific community groups namely: Young people;
Elderly people; and People in fuel poverty. The next closing date for
applications is the 16th October 2009.
http://www.eon-uk.com/about/sustainableenergyfund.aspx
13 July 09
GRANTS FOR PLANTING TREES
The Tree Council, the lead tree campaigning charity working to promote the
importance of trees within the changing environment has announced that its
Trees for Communities and Trees for Schools grant making programmes are
now open for applications. Funds are available for schools and community
groups within the UK who are able to show that children under the age of
16 will be actively engaged in the planting projects. The Tree Council are
able to fund projects between £100 and £700 and successful applicants will
receive up to 75% towards their planting costs. For example, if your
project totals £700, The Tree Council would offer up to £525. The
remaining 25% will need to be secured by your school or organisation. If
you are interested in applying for next year, the 2010 application forms
for schools and community groups will be available to download after
National Tree Week (25 November 2009 to 6 December 2009) with a closing
date of 31 May 2010.
http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/?q=grants
13 July 09
FUNDING TO CHANGE YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES
Organisations that work with young people, whatever their background,
to help them achieve their potential have the opportunity to apply for
funding through The Learning Launchpad. The Learning Launchpad is a grant
making fund delivered by the Young Foundation working in partnership with
Edge that provides investment to organisations in their early stages of
development. The Learning Launchpad offer investment at two stages. Stage
one investments of up to £30,000 are suitable for people or fledgling
organisations that are starting out with a new idea. Stage two investments
of up to £100,000 are typically suitable for organisations or initiatives
that are already up and running and want to grow. In particular, the
Learning Launchpad is looking to support ideas that have a profound social
impact both on individuals and on society as a whole; are innovative; are
sustainable; can be replicated and are run by passionate and competent
people. The next closing date for applications is the 15th July 2009.
http://www.learninglaunchpad.org/
13 July 09
THE FOREST EDUCATION INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP FUND
The Forest Education Initiative Partnership Fund is specifically to
support the work of local groups known as Forest Education Initiative (FEI)
clusters. The aim of the Fund is to help develop among young people a
greater understanding of trees, woodlands, forest management, forest
products and wood as a sustainable resource. Clusters can include woodland
owners, related industries, schools and colleges, local authorities,
community groups and environmental bodies . The Partnership Fund can
provide grants of between £500 and £5,000 for specific activities, which
enhance the overall objectives of the FEI. The type of activities that can
be funded include; training for teachers (e.g. teachers'' workshops);
educational visits (e.g. to the wide range of forest, timber and
woodworking trades and industry) and creating facilities in woodlands for
education; educational projects in schools; practical projects (in and out
of school) involving children; case studies about woodland management or
wood use; and development and production of materials for educational use
by teachers or children (especially material that can be published more
widely, for example by being placed on the FEI website); etc. If you are
interested in starting a Cluster Group, the FEI national co-ordinators are
available to give support and guidance with setting up and running a
cluster. The next closing date for applications is the 1st October 2009.
http://www.foresteducation.org/local_groups.php?page=4
13 July 09
FURTHER SUPPORT FOR THIRD SECTOR (24/06/09):
A leading social enterprise, recycling business, and support service
for homeless young people are among the latest organisations to be
supported by Scottish Government Third Sector funding, it was announced
today.
Enterprise Minister Jim Mather said a further seven grants from the £12
million Third Sector Enterprise Fund would help a range of organisations
expand their services.
He also announced details of a £900,000 grant to social enterprise the
Wise Group from the £30 million Scottish Investment Fund.
Enterprise Fund awards include:
* Spruce Carpets, a Glasgow-based recycling business providing refurbished
carpet at low cost to people on low income or those resettling after
homelessness, which has been offered £99,620 from the enterprise fund
* Southern Uplands Partnership, which has been awarded £42,200 from the
enterprise fund to help its work raising the profile of the Southern
Uplands
Read on at
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/06/24102947
13 July 09
CASH 4 CLUBS
Sports club that are registered with their sport's National Governing Body
or local authority can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the Cash 4
Clubs grants scheme. Cash 4 Clubs is a sports funding scheme which gives
clubs a unique chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, purchase
new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, and generally invest in the
sustainability of their club. In 2008 over £30,000 was given out in grants
to 30 community sports clubs across the UK. There are three tiers of
grants at £250, £500 and £1,000. Previous grants have been awarded to the
Southampton Canoe club which received a grant of £1,000 towards purchasing
junior paddles and safety equipment; the Rugby Sea Cadets which received a
grant of £1,000 to maintain and replace safety equipment; and Ipswich
Basketball which received a grant of £1,000 to initiate a new women''s
team aimed at the 16+ league. Applications can be submitted at any time
and grants are awarded on a quarterly basis.
http://cash-4-clubs.com/
13 July 09
NEW FUNDING PACKAGE ANNOUNCED FOR THE ARTS SECTOR
Creative Scotland 2009 Ltd has announced a new range of initiatives to
support Scotland's artists and practitioners during the economic
recession. The £5 million Innovation Fund - the first Creative Scotland
branded initiative, be offering new ways of getting funds into the hands
of artists and creative practitioners. This includes funding to maximise
the creative, cultural and commercial opportunities presented by new and
emerging technologies; an awards scheme which will bring together
innovative and inspirational collaborations by two or more Scottish or
Scottish-based artists from different sectors; an enterprise support
programme for start-up creative entrepreneurs across Scotland; a fund to
support innovative, cross-agency working in rural areas; a residency fund
to provide additional innovative residencies for artists to work with
communities in education, health and the environment; and an interest free
credit scheme that encourages and makes it easier for people to buy
original art and craft.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/06/23120845
13 July 09
THE JOHN BRABOURNE AWARDS
The John Brabourne Awards are now open to applications from new talent
focused on working in the UK film and TV industry. The awards also seek to
help those disadvantaged in some way, either through lack of funds or
set-backs due to illness or accident. There are two types of award; the
CTBF Awards, which provide grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to assist
with training, rental of equipment, or the costs of travel, rent, bills or
childcare; the Sponsored Awards - which offers direct access to essential
industry experience, through paid work experience at leading companies
and/or access to training, equipment or materials, and in some
cases a mentor. The application deadline for the CTBF Awards is the 31st
July 200 9. Sponsored Awards deadlines vary - please see Sponsorship
Partners'' section on the John Brabourne website for specific details on
deadlines.
http://www.ctbf.co.uk/johnbrabourneawards/aboutawards.html
13 July 09
FUNDING FOR TRAINING IN THE AUDIOVISUAL SECTOR
The European Commission has announced a new call for proposals for
projects that improve the continuous vocational training of professionals
in the audiovisual sector, so as to give them the know-how and skills
needed to create competitive products on the European and other markets.
The funding which is being made available through the EU''s Media
Programme will provide a total of ?2.4 Million for training in economic,
financial and commercial management; training in new audiovisual
technologies; and training in script project development. Eligible
applicants can include Film and television schools; Universities;
Specialist vocational training establishments; Private companies in the
audiovisual sector; and Organisations/professional associations
specialising in the audiovisual sector. The closing date for applications
is the 7th August 2009.
http://digbig.com/4ywsw
13 July 09
THE DEVELOPMENT AWARENESS FUND
The Department for International Development (DFID) has announced that
the Development Awareness Fund is now open for applications. The aim of
the fund is to promote awareness and understanding of global poverty and
development issues within the UK. The Fund is open to any UK-based
not-for-profit organisation or network to promote public knowledge and
understanding of development issues. During the 2007 funding round, 26 UK
based organisations received grants totalling £5.6 million for projects
including fair trade football tournaments, a project to increase the
involvement of older people in the UK in the development debate, radio
lessons for schoolchildren in developing countries, and farm visits for
5-11 year olds. Under the DAF, eligible organisations and networks can
apply for grants ranging from £10,000 to £100,000 per annum for a maximum
of three years. Seminars have in the past been held for organisations
interested in applying for DAF funding. Participants have found these
useful in helping them develop their project ideas. DFID is considering
whether to organise seminars for potential DAF applicants during 2009, and
what focus these should have. Details will be published once decisions
have been made. There is a two stage application process and the deadline
for submitting initial concept notes for this funding is likely to be the
25th September 2009 and the deadline for full proposals is the 30th
November 2009. Funding for successful projects will be from April 2010.
http://digbig.com/4ywss
13 July 09
PRS FOUNDATION - AWARDS FOR NEW WORKS
The PRS Foundation has announced that it is currently accepting
applications through its Awards for New Works scheme. The grant promotes
and encourages new music, especially the commissioning of new works from
UK based music creators such as composers, songwriters and producers.
These can range from R&B to an orchestral composition or a jazz quintet
piece. The maximum grant is £15,000, although awards usually average
between £4,000 - £5,000. Priority is given for those applications which
are adventurous and innovative, both through the proposed new music and
its presentation. The deadline for proposals is Friday 9th October 2009.
Interested individuals are strongly advised to discuss their project with
a member of the PRS Foundation team before applying.
http://www.prsfoundation.co.uk/funding/newworks.html
13 July 09
NEW STRATEGY FOR COMIC RELIEF GRANTS
Charity will distribute ''bigger and fewer'' grants overseas in the next
four years Comic Relief this week unveils a new grants strategy for the
next four years following Red Nose Day, which raised a record £78m this
year. Charities and other non-profit groups are being invited to apply for
funding for overseas projects, which will receive 60 per cent of
distributions, and for causes in the UK.
The strategy involves bigger and fewer overseas grants of an average of
£500,000, but in the UK a greater number of organisations will benefit
from an expansion of small grants.
A partnership with the Community Foundation Network involves distributing
£6.1m to 53 community foundations in the UK for grants to benefit
disadvantaged communities. Of this funding, £5m will be set aside for
grants of up to £10,000.
Judith McNeill, director of grants at Comic Relief, said applicants did
not have to be registered charities, but had to have constitutions and
management committees. "They could, for example, be a local group working
with older people who want to set up some activities to overcome isolation
and social exclusion," she said in an interview with Third Sector.
Comic Relief is also providing some UK funding for distribution to social
enterprises and social entrepreneurs through the charity UnLtd.
It is also giving an additional £2m over two years to the Time to Change
campaign, which is working to change public attitudes to mental health.
On the international front, it is making more than £20m available to fund
"small and diaspora-led" organisations based in the UK, but working,
frequently through partners, in Africa. An example is Widows and Orphans
International, set up by an NHS worker from Kenya, which funds projects to
help street children in the west of the country.
"These people have different perspectives and a different knowledge," said
McNeill. "It''s often more informal, more of a tacit knowledge about
culture and social circumstances."
There were still funding opportunities for large development NGOs such as
Oxfam and Save the Children, she said. Because many charities were
suffering from the recession, she added, Comic Relief was prepared for a
sharp upturn in applications.
One in six bids for funding for causes in the UK and one in seven bids for
international grants are currently successful.
"We would urge people not to try desperately to bash square pegs into
round holes, but some organisations will try to be creative, and that's
often a good thing," said McNeill.
http://digbig.com/4ywtj
13 July 09
SCOTTISH ARTS COUNCIL NEW CAPITAL GRANTS SCHEME 2009/10 - OPEN FUND
21 August 2009 is the deadline for applications to the Capital Grants
Scheme 2009/10 run by the Scottish Arts Council. Grants of between £10 000
and £100 000 will be awarded for new equipment and facilities that create
opportunities for participation in the arts.
www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/funding/apply/organisations/capital.aspx
13 July 09
THE MUSICIANS BENEVOLENT FUND
MBF AWARDS FOR ENSEMBLES & GROUPS
What's it for? Funding for emerging performing groups Who can apply?
Performing groups in the UK with between 2 and 10 members What is
available? from £500 to £3,000
Details
The Musicians Benevolent Fund (MBF) makes awards to emerging performing
groups who are generating a significant impact within their chosen field
of music, have a genuine commitment to building a career as a professional
group, and who can demonstrate recognised musical excellence.
The awards are open to groups with between 2 and 10 members who are able
to meet the following criteria:
* All group members are in the final stages of study or the first 5 years
of a professional career as a musician.
* A professional musician is defined as someone who is paid to perform,
compose, or work in any other productive manner related to music, and
whose main source of income is this activity.
* Have been together as a group for at least one year.
* Are at least 50% British/Irish or have been resident in the UK or
Ireland for at least 3 years.
Awards are available for projects that clearly show how they will enhance
the musical development of the group. Examples of projects that may be
considered for funding include:
* Participation in high profile competitions or auditions.
* Coaching or mentoring sessions in the UK or abroad.
* Participation in prestigious showcases in the UK or abroad.
* Recording and releasing costs for an album, EP or single (unless the
group has financial backing from a label).
* A tour or a series of concerts in the UK or abroad.
* Fees for short courses.
MBF AWARDS FOR ORGANISATIONS
What's it for? Funding for organisations which provide specialist training
and performance opportunities for outstanding young musicians in any genre
of music.
Who can apply? Organisations with national profile or reputation that can
demonstrate the promotion of exceptional musical talent.
What is available? From £1,000 up to £20,000
Details
The Musicians Benevolent Fund makes awards to organisations based in the
UK or Ireland which provide specialist training and performance
opportunities for outstanding young musicians in any genre of music.
Applications are only accepted from organisations with national profile or
reputation that can demonstrate the promotion of exceptional musical
talent.
Awards are usually made for:
* core funding for organisations with national profile.
* organisations which promote series featuring outstanding young
musicians.
Special projects which do not fall into the above category may
occasionally be considered.
More info: The Musicians Benevolent Fund
http://www.mbf.org.uk/
13 July 09
BIG CHALLENGE
UnLtd, the has announced that the year 2 of the Big Challenge competition
will be launched on the 4th July 2009. The Big Challenge is a competition
for young people funded by Vodafone and youth charity "V", along with
social enterprise foundation and competition organisers UnLtd. The contest
offers either groups of young people or those working on their own aged
between 16 and 25 the chance to win a share of £60,000 funding to carry
out projects that use volunteering to help tackle the problems facing the
21st century. Individuals can apply on their own or in a group with other
young people. Applications can be submitted in any creative format and
will be shortlisted by UnLtd Youth Leadership Team before a final vote by
the public. Successful applicants will get part of the Challenge fund they
will have their project costs paid for and support and mentoring over the
rest of the Challenge year to make their ideas a reality. On the 4th July
the Youth Leadership Team will make their decision about this year''s most
pressing issue for the Big Challenge to address.
http://www.bigchallenge.org.uk/default.aspx
13 July 09
CASHBACK ROUND 3 NOW OPEN
YouthLink Scotland has announced that the 3rd Round of CashBack for
Community Fund is now open to applications from local groups and
partnerships. The fund has been set up as part of Proceeds of Crime Act
2002 which takes funds confiscated as part of the proceeds of crime and
reinvests them back into local communities. The fund aims to support
organisations which support young people between the ages of 10 - 19 years
of age who are currently involved or at risk of becoming involved in
violence, alcohol, drugs and or anti-social behaviour. Priority will be
given to projects/activities which address inequalities, and in particular
those activities which will take place in areas of multiple deprivation to
fill gaps in provision for young people in those areas.
Grants will be of up to £10,000, although larger grants may be considered.
The deadline for applications is the 31st October 2009.
http://www.youthlink-scotland.org/Index.asp?MainID=9169
9 April 09
2014 COMMUNITIES
The 2014 Communities fund has been established in the lead up to
Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games. This provides small grants
to encourage grassroots involvement in sport and physical activity.
Grants of between £300 and £1k are available for sports clubs,
voluntary and community organisations, community councils and
schools. This is proving to be a very popular scheme so it is best
to your application in quickly if you would like to apply. More
information from:
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_2014_communities or 0870 240
2391.
9
April 09
PARKS FOR PEOPLE
From April 2009, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will take over
running the “Parks for People” programme. Non profit-making
organisations, including local authorities, can apply for grants
to regenerate public parks and gardens that they own. There is a
two stage application process and grants of between £250k and
£5m are available.
More information on:
http://www.hlf.org.uk/NR/exeres/3FA9BB9F-80A5-43C6-B7E0-A45E6F52EAD0,frameless.htm?NRMODE=Published
9 April 09
LANKELLY CHASE FOUNDATION
New funding guidelines for Lankelly Chase Foundation covering
the period from 2009 – 2014 will come into effect in April. Over
the next five years the Foundation will concentrate on the
following programmes
· The Arts - to promote the use of the arts by people with
severe mental illness or to encourage vulnerable young people
participate in arts activities
· Breaking cycles of abuse – for projects aimed at preventing
domestic abuse or sexual violence or those promoting child
protection in community and voluntary sector organisations
· Custody & Community – for projects for women offenders and
short term or remand prisoners
· Free & Quiet Minds – projects seeking to restore troubled
minds and lives for people in psychiatric hospital and black and
ethnic minority groups
· Local People Local Places – projects aimed at strengthening
local communities and organisations (under this particular
programme priority for capital grants will be given to
organisations working in more remote rural areas of the UK)
Each programme has different maximum levels
of grants and different funding rules including the type of
projects that are excluded. Applications can be made at any time
and only registered charities or other charitable organisations
such as industrial and provident societies or community interest
companies are eligible to apply. More information from:
http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/index.htm
The Foundation will still provide grants for
targeted summer activities for children between 5 – 17 years. In
2009, however, it will only support activities for young carers
and for children and young people living in refuges. Grants of
approximately £500 are available and the closing date for
applications for summer activities is 8th May. More information
is available from the website above.
9 April 09
THE COMMUNITY CHEST
The Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) has recently re-opened the
Community Chest. This is a £400k scheme which will provide small
grants and free training for small community groups and
voluntary organisations over the next two years.
Grants of up to £1k are available for activities or operational
costs. VAF is particularly keen to fund activities that will
strengthen organisations e.g, training for committee members and
volunteers, visits to other organisations, conferences and
professional support or consultancy. Free training can be
provided for groups with an annual income under £25k on topics
such as charity law, making successful funding applications,
monitoring and evaluation etc.
There are four application deadline dates each year - the next
one is 31st March. More information on:
http://www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk/
9 April 09
GET CONNECTED
BT will launch its 2009 Community Connections Awards on the 17th
March. Community and voluntary organisations which would benefit
from internet access and ICT but don’t have the money to get
connected can apply. If successful they will be provided with a
computer, broadband internet access for a year and a community
website. More information will be available on this link soon.
http://www.btcommunityconnections.com/page.php?id=1
9 April 09
B&Q ONE PLANET LIVING AWARDS
The closing date for B&Q’s annual grants scheme this year is
27th March. This scheme provides free B&Q products to 40
projects in the UK. One project will receive £10k, 4 will
receive £5k and 35 will receive £2k towards projects that meet
one of the following themes.
· Saving energy
· Nature conservation
· Local culture and heritage
· Grow Your Own
Community-based organisations such as environmental groups,
charities, schools, local sports clubs, disability and youth
groups are eligible to apply. More information from:-
http://www.diy.com/awards
9 April 09
COMMUNITY FOOD & HEALTH GRANTS
Community Food and Health’s small grants scheme will open for
applications on the 21 April and close in early summer. Grants
of between £500 and £3k will be available to groups and agencies
in Scotland which are working in low-income communities to
improve access to and take up of a healthy, varied and balanced
diet. All applications must tackle one or more of the barriers
to healthy eating which include availability; affordability;
skills and culture.
http://www.communityfoodandhealth.org.uk/funding/smallgrants.php
9 April 09
THIRD SECTOR ENTERPRISE FUND
The Scottish Government has set up a Third Sector Enterprise
Fund which will provide £12m to help third sector organisations
(e.g. voluntary and community groups, social enterprise
companies etc) become more sustainable. Awards of between £25K
and £100k will be available to eligible organisations which can
show how they will take steps to change their capacity,
capability and sustainability.
Within the £12m a sum of £250k has been earmarked specifically
for credit unions. This fund will offer existing credit unions
between £2.5k and £25k to build capacity, capability and
financial sustainability. Applications can be submitted at any
time but it is expected that most awards will be made by the end
of 2009.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/15300/funding/enterprising-skills-fund
9 April 09
COMMUNITY RADIO FUND
The next funding application round for the Community Radio Fund
will open on 15th April and close on 12th May. The Fund provides
assistance to community radio stations for core running costs
e.g. administration, financial management, fundraising, outreach
work etc. The minimum grant is £5k. Applications can only be
made by community radio licensees broadcasting under a community
radio licence (not an RSL) More information from:-
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/Communityfund/
9 April 09
TESCO CHARITY TRUST COMMUNITY AWARDS
The Tesco Charity Trust provides grants of between £1k and £4k.
Two categories of grant are available. There are different
deadline dates depending on the type of project that funding is
being applied for.
· For projects for the elderly and adults and children with
disabilities (deadline dates 31st March and 30th September)
· For projects concerning childen’s welfare and education
(deadline dates 31st January and 30th June).
Grants have been provided for a range of purposes including play
equipment, lunch clubs, befriending schemes, after school clubs.
9 April 09
SCOTTISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EXPRESS GRANTS SCHEME
A new application form and guidance notes will be available for
SCF’s Express Grants Scheme in April. (The Express Grants Scheme
replaced the previous Small Grants Scheme in January 2009). The
scheme offers grants of up to £2k to voluntary and community
organisations. Applications can be made at any time and
decisions will be taken within six weeks. In the meantime,
applications can be made using the interim form on SCF’s home
page.
http://www.scottishcf.org/
9 April 09
TRUSTHOUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation currently has two
overarching themes for its funding – rural issues and urban
deprivation. A third will be introduced in July 2009 and will
focus on mental health issues for prisoners and ex offenders.
In this context “rural” means towns, villages, areas with a
population of less than 10,000. The Foundation is interested in
a wide range of projects from transport for the elderly or
disabled; those which encourage a sense of community such as
community centres and village halls; employment training schemes
particularly those promoting local traditional crafts;
drugs/alcohol misuse; carers networks etc. Three levels of grant
are provided:- large (between £10k and £30k), small (between £5k
and £10k) and fast track (less than £5k). The Grants Committee
meets quarterly to consider applications at the beginning of
February, May, July and November. Applications should be
submitted at least two months before the date of the Committee.
More information from:-
www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk
9 April 09
LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATION FOR SCOTLAND
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland is one of the largest funders
in Scotland distributing over £7 million each year to recognised
charities. The Foundation offers a range of grants - from
standard to capacity building - and there are four deadline
dates each year. Full details are found on: -
http://www.ltsbfoundationforscotland.org.uk/index.asp?pg=3
Each year the Foundation runs an extensive programme of
application surgeries which provide an opportunity for potential
applicants to discuss their project ideas on a one-to-one basis.
The dates for the Highland surgeries for the remainder of 2009
are as follows:-
13th May Fort William
22nd June Dingwall
11th August Skye
29th September Thurso
13th October Inverness
Please phone 0870 902 1201 to book a surgery place.
9 April 09
CHILDREN IN NEED
The BBC’s Children in Need programme can fund organisations
which work with disadvantaged young people who are 18 or under.
Funding is available to organisations (including schools but
only in very specific circumstances) that work with young people
who are suffering from illness, abuse or neglect, are disabled,
have behavioural or psychological difficulties and/or are living
in poverty or situations of deprivation. There is a two stage
application process and you can only apply on-line. The next
application deadline is 15th April. More information from:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/
9 April 09
MACROBERT TRUST
The next deadline date for applications to the MacRobert Trust
is 31st May. The Trust gives preference to Scottish charities
and the major categories for support are science and technology;
youth; services and sea; ex-servicemen’s & ex-servicewomen's
hospitals and homes; education; disabled and handicapped and
community welfare. Grants are usually in the range of £5k to
£10k and applications are considered twice a year in March and
October.
Applications for the March meeting should be made by 31st
October and for the October meeting by 31st May. More
information from: -
www.themacroberttrust.org.uk or tel: 01339 881444.
9 April 09
THE SCOTTISH VETERANS’ FUND
Grants are available from the Scottish Veterans' Fund for
projects which aim to deliver new or innovative approaches to
veterans' issues or for those which seek to develop areas and
activities that are not currently funded by either the Scottish
Government or the MoD. There is a total fund of £80k per annum
for three years (until 2011) and the maximum level of funding
available for individual projects is £10k. The Fund is managed
by Veterans’ Scotland and its main criteria are:-
· Transition to civilian life following service;
· Support to veterans in terms of advice and help from the
government and voluntary sector;
· Recognition of veterans’ contribution to society e.g.
Veterans’ Day events;
· Educational, intergenerational projects involving school
children and young people;
· Research projects on issues faced by some veterans e.g. in
housing and homelessness or in alcohol and drug abuse.
Applications for Veterans’ Day events are due by 1st April. All
other applications are due by 1st June.
9 April 09
FOR SCHOOLS & YOUNG PEOPLE
Grants to Enhance the Teaching of Ecology
The British Ecological Society provides a range of educational
grants including
· Innovation & Research grants – up to £750 to help make the
teaching of ecology more interesting and exciting
· Field Equipment grants - up to £500 to buy ecology field work
equipment
There are three application deadline dates each year and the
next one is 30th April 2009. Grants are available for both
primary and secondary schools. More information from:
http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/grants/education/index.php
9 April 09
Grants for Teaching or Promotion of Physics
Grants of up to £500 are available for primary and secondary
schools for small-scale projects or events linked to the
teaching or promotion of physics and, in particular - particle
physics, astronomy and space science. Grants can be made for the
costs of running a science week activity, organising a visit to
or from a working physicist, or for supply cover, transport and
materials/resources. Applications can be made at any time. More
information from:
http://www.iop.org/activity/education/Teacher_Support/Grants/page_4712.html
9 April 09
Community Cash Awards
The Prince’s Trust administers the Royal Bank of Scotland’s
Community Cash Awards scheme. This can provide up to £5k to help
young people (aged between 14 and 25) set up a project to
benefit their community e.g a youth club, music studio or a
magazine. Young people must manage and run the project and
formal groups or organisations are not eligible to apply.
Funding of up to £1k is available for 14-16 year olds and up to
£5k for 16-25 year olds. More information from:
www.princes-trust.org.uk (freephone 0800 842842).
The Prince’s Trust also provided Development Awards to help
young people get into education, training or employment. Up to
£500 can be provided to for example, buy clothes for a job
interview or new job or buy equipment, materials or tools
9 April 09
Dewar Arts Awards
The Dewar Arts Awards are for young people (up to the age of 30)
living or working in Scotland. The awards are for young people
with an exceptional talent in any art form if their financial
circumstances make it difficult for them to progress. Musicians,
dancers, film makers, actors, jewellery makers and writers have
all been helped and applications can be made at any time. More
information from:
www.dewarawards.org
9 April 09
Building Links between Young People – Application Deadline
Dates
UK & France
Applications to The Lefèvre Trust for activities taking place
from summer 2009 onwards are due by 15th May. All sorts of
groups can apply from sports teams to youth groups to schools.
Grants of up to £10k are available for projects that promote
links between young people (aged 11 – 19) in France and the UK.
Projects must have specific aims and a central theme e.g.
language learning, culture and the arts, energy and the
environment, science and technology etc. More information from:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/schoolpartnerships-france-lefevre-trust.htm
UK & Germany
Information about the German Challenge Fund is currently being
updated. It will be available, together with the application
form from the link below in April. The next deadline for
applications is 31st July.
http://www.ukgermanconnection.org/microsites/?location_id=216
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