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.
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.
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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
2 November 08
Major Funders On Hand To
Meet Local Groups
COMMUNITY groups have a chance to come and meet funders from two
major organisations, BBC Children in Need and Community Energy
Scotland, at an event in Wick.
It is taking place in the
youth club on Thursday, November 6, from 10am to 2pm. There is
no charge to groups wishing to be represented, and refreshments
and lunch will be provided.
Last year’s Children in Need
appeal raised over £37 million for projects to help
disadvantaged children across the UK. There is a new application
process and this will be explained.
From this year Children in
Need will be:
· Accepting online applications only.
· Increasing the number of application deadlines.
· Introducing a small grants programme in Scotland.
· Making quicker decisions.
There will also be guidance on
what makes a good application to BBC Children in Need. This may
enhance the chances of groups completing a successful
application.
This guidance will also be
helpful to groups applying to other funders, as the guidance for
successful applications can be used for other application
processes. There will be time for groups to make a one-to-one
appointment to talk about their project and possible application
to Children in Need.
Grants are given to children
and young people experiencing disadvantages such as:
· Illness, distress, abuse or neglect.
· Any kind of disability.
· Behavioural or psychological difficulties.
· Living in poverty or situations of deprivation.
The application should focus
on the children your project will work with and the differences
that the project will make to them.
You should clearly be able to
demonstrate how your project will change the lives of the
children involved for the better. Where possible, it should take
into account their views and involve them in decisions that
affect them. The next closing date for applications is January
15, 2009.
Community Energy Scotland is a
new Scottish charity taking over the work of the Highlands and
Islands Community Energy Company (HICEC). Its aim is to build
confidence and wealth at community level through sustainable
energy development.
Community Energy Scotland will
be there between 1pm and 2pm to talk about energy efficiency,
renewable energy and grants that are available for groups who
own community assets such as village halls, youth clubs, Scout
halls and Boys’ Brigade halls or any other community facilities.
If your group is planning refurbishment of its facility, or you
would like to know how to save on energy costs, come along and
find out more. To book a place to meet the funders from Children
in Need and Community Energy Scotland, contact Yvonne Hendry at
Caithness Voluntary Group – telephone 01955 609960 or email
yvonne@cvg.org.uk
2 November 08
SMALL GRANTS AVAILABLE TO PROMOTE GAELIC IN THE COMMUNITY
Deadline: Friday 14 November 2008. Are you involved in or
interested in strengthening Gaelic in your community? Are you a
member of a local organisation, for example voluntary or
community group, small or new business, youth initiative? Could
your organisation make a difference for Gaelic in your community
if you had some financial help? If your answer is yes to any of
these questions you may be eligible for a small grant from Bòrd
na Gàidhlig to progress Gaelic activities. Taic Freumhan
Coimhearsnachd is a fund aimed at strengthening the acquisition
and usage of Gaelic in communities across Scotland. To read more
about the fund go to
www.bord-na-gaidhlig.org.uk/Default.aspx.LocID-006new08o.RefLocID-00600f006.Lang-EN.htm
For more information please tel 01463 225454 or email:
tabhartas@bng.org.uk
2 November 08
SCOTTISH DIGITAL SHORTS 2009
Scottish Digital Shorts 2009, financed by the Scottish Screen''s
New Talent Development Fund, UK Film Council''s New Cinema Fund
and BBC Scotland, is seeking applications from writers,
directors and writer-directors, particularly those who are
Gaelic speaking, from ethnic minority background or disabled.
The fund will be commissioning 6 live action short films.
Budgets will range from between £10,000 and £16,000. The
deadline for applications is the 25 November 2008.
www.scottishscreen.com/news/news_story_quick.php?news_id=584&page_id=19
2 November 08
CASHBACK FOR COMMUNITIES TO BENEFIT SPORT
The Scottish Government has announced that the latest strand of
the Scottish Government''s CashBack for Communities scheme is to
be used to fund sports facilities in some of Scotland''s
hard-pressed communities. The scheme takes the assets of
criminals and reinvests them back into deprived communities to
make a real difference to the lives of young people. Sports
clubs and public bodies including local authorities in
partnership with local clubs, will be able to apply for a share
of the £2 million. In the first instance, applicants will need
to apply to the Scottish Football Association (SFA). While
football is expected to be the main beneficiary, other sports
may also gain via access to the facilities. Priority will be
given to projects covering the improvement or creation of
pitches and the alteration, refurbishment or extension of
changing facilities. In addition, priority will be given to
projects that enable a club or a number of clubs or teams use of
a facility to be significantly extended. For example, this could
include portable floodlighting to a training area, a club
development container or modular or traditionally built changing
accommodation. Awards will be limited to a nominal maximum of
£100,000. In exceptional cases, this nominal maximum may be
exceeded. Partnership and applicant funding will be encouraged
but in some instances awards could be up to a maximum of 100 per
cent of the eligible project cost. The latter would most likely
only apply to projects deemed high priority and where there will
be significant revenue funding in future from either the SFA or
local authority. The closing date for applications is the 14th
November 2008.
http://www.footballcentral.org/sfa/general/latest-articles/sports-facilities-for-youngsters.cfm
(or use
http://digbig.com/4xtad)
2 November 08
FUNDING FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROJECTS
ECOTEC has announced that it is now accepting applications under
the Leonardo Da Vinci Programme. Leonardo Da Vinci is the EU''s
main funding programme for European vocational education and
training projects. ECOTEC is the programme's national agent
within the UK. Under the programme. The majority of projects
will involve working with a range of European Partners and
successful applicants can help trainees or staff gain vital
skills and experience by organising work placements in another
European country; participate in a European partnership to share
expertise and experiences; create new training materials to meet
the needs of business; attend a special event to meet new
European partners; and have a meeting with your partners to
write your application for funding. There are a number of
different application deadlines depending on which element of
the programme you applying under. The programme is open to
organisations from the private, public and third sector.
http://www.leonardo.org.uk/default.asp?section=00010001§ionTitle=Home
2 November 08
FUNDING FOR YOUNG FILM MAKERS
First Light Movies, which is supported by the UK Film Council
and the National Lottery has announced that it is to simplify it
grant making process by providing an online application process.
First Light Movies provides grants to young people aged between
5 and 18 to participate in all aspects of film productions.
Support is available through three funding streams. The Pilot
Awards which provides grants of up to £5,000 for the production
of a 5 minute film, the Studio Awards, which provides grants of
up to £25,000 for films up to 10 minutes long and What's the Big
Idea Awards which provides grants of £3,000 to develop ideas and
stories for films. The deadlines for applications are the 16th
December 2008 for the What's The Big Idea? Award and for the
Pilot Awards. The Studio Awards is currently closed for
applications but will re-open in the near future.
http://www.firstlightmovies.com/funding/
2 November 08
THE BATTY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Batty Charitable Trust (BCT) is a grant making Trust. Its
income is derived from gifts made by the Estate of the late
Christina Batty (otherwise known as Christina Foyle). The BCT
will generally support smaller charities in the UK and
especially those working at grass roots and local community
level. They normally award one year grants of between £1,000 and
£10,000 to charities which can demonstrate that such a grant
will make a significant difference to their work.
Previous recipients of Batty Trust awards include The Tunnell
Trust For Young Musicians in Edinburgh and the Isle of Skye Pipe
Band Festival. There are no deadlines for submission and
applications will be received throughout the year. For details
on how to apply visit
http://www.battycharitabletrust.org.uk
2 November 08
SCOTTISH INVESTMENT FUND
The Scottish Investment Fund (SIF) is a £30 million fund
provided by the Scottish Government to be delivered in the
current spending review period (2008-2011). It aims to build
capacity, capability and financial sustainability in the third
sector, ensuring a strong and active third sector reaches its
potential and makes a key contribution to the national outcomes
of the Scottish Government
SIF will assist established third sector organisations located
and trading in Scotland that have been trading successfully,
partly through income generation, for at least three years. It
will provide a blend of funding options with loan finance a key
element of all investments.
Social Investment Scotland is the lead delivery partner and
manages the Scottish Investment Fund on behalf of the Scottish
Government.
George Briggs from Social Investment Scotland will be holding
1-2-1 surgeries for potential applicants to the Scottish
Investment Fund on Tuesday 11 November 2008, 2pm-4pm. If
you would be interested in booking a surgery to discuss a
potential bid in more detail, or would like more information
about the Fund, contact Lesley Kelly on 663 9471.
http://www.scottishinvestmentfund.co.uk/
2 November 08
LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATION FOR SCOTLAND
The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland has published its
priorities and guidelines for grants for the period 2009-11. The
guidelines show some changes to those that have been in place
over the past three years. The Foundation operates a number of
grant programmes aimed at supporting recognised charities in
Scotland that are focused on improving the quality of life and
creating equality of opportunity for people in Scotland. This
applies particularly to those who are disadvantaged and
marginalised, with particular emphasis on grassroots charities,
and organisations that help those most in need become
self-sufficient or improve the quality of their lives.
1. STANDARD GRANT SCHEME.
The Standard Grant Scheme is the biggest programme. Charities
can apply
for revenue costs or capital costs for up to three years.
Priority will
be given to projects that:
. Improve support for at risk groups.
. Reduce isolation.
. Improve community cohesion and integration.
. Improve health and well-being.
. Increase independence.
. Improve family welfare.
. Increase life skills.
. Increase citizenship.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a
commitment to the following
principles:
. Encouraging the involvement of volunteers.
. Showing evidence of the need for new and existing services.
. Adopting sound evaluation and monitoring procedures.
. Operating with openness and clear accountability.
. Complying with relevant regulation/inspection as required.
. Caring for the safety of vulnerable groups via effective
vetting
procedures including 'Disclosure Scotland' checks.
. Implementing equal opportunities particularly with regard to
recruitment.
. Fulfilling duties as a responsible employer.
. Consulting and involving users.
. Collecting information through contacts or research to
establish,
consolidate and promote good practice.
. Avoiding duplication by adopting a collaborative partnership
approach
and networking with other agencies/providers.
. Recognising cultural diversity and particular needs that may
arise.
. On-going staff/volunteer/organisational development.
What can you apply for, and for how much?
Support for existing services or for new work are seen as having
equal value. Grants will be given for capital and revenue costs.
Grants can be for one, two or three years.
Different application processes exist for
grants below or above £2500. Applications for grants below £2500
are only accepted from charities with an income of less than
£25,000.
The 2009-11 criteria are at
http://www.ltsbfoundationforscotland.org.uk/documents/Standard%20Grant%2
0Scheme%20Criteria,%20Priorities%20and%20Principles%202009-2011.pdf
or
contact the address below.
The closing dates for 2009 are: 17 November
2008, 19 January 2009, 16 March, 18 May, 13 July and 14
September. Allow 3 months for decisions to be made.
2. CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT
Capacity Building Grants are designed to help your organisation
run as effectively as it can by working with you to identify
strengths and set out opportunities for development. Topics
covered include: Governance; Business planning; Fundraising;
Resource and financial planning; Information technology;
Strategic planning; Staff training and development.
Applications are dealt with in two stages,
the first of which involves an independent advisor visiting your
organisation to assess your needs.
Details are available at
http://www.ltsbfoundationforscotland.org.uk/documents/Capacity%20Buildin
g%20Grants%20Criteria,%20Priorities%20and%20Principles%202009-2011.pdf
or by calling the Foundation on the number below.
There are no closing dates, and applications
are dealt with as received.
3. OVERSEAS PROGRAMME
The Foundation gives grants to Scotland-based charities working
overseas. Awards have been focused on:
. Projects that build the capacity of organisations overseas,
and develop their ability to advocate.
. Costs associated with running overseas volunteering programmes
that focus on the development and transfer of skills. . Support
for the initiation or continuation of sustainable indigenous
projects overseas.
. Costs associated with bringing people to Scotland for
training, development and study leading to sustainable
development.
Closing date: The next application round will be launched in
2009.
4. PARTNERSHIP DRUGS INITIATIVE.
The Partnership Drugs Initiative (PDI) promotes voluntary sector
work with vulnerable children and young people affected by
substance misuse. It has been running since 2000, and is funded
by the Foundation, the Scottish Executive and the Laidlaw Youth
Project. Groups targeted are:
. Children and young people in families in which parents misuse
drugs or
alcohol.
. Pre-teen children who are at higher risk of developing
problems with
substance misuse.
. Young people who are developing or who have established
problems with
substance misuse.
Alcohol and Drug Action Teams are a key group
in co-ordinating work locally, and charities must develop
two-stage applications with them.
The next closing dates are 24 October 2008
and 1 May 2009 for initial outline bids, and 23 January and 24
July 2009 for full applications.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Foundation has a good record of making information available
to potential applicants, running a national programme of
application surgeries throughout Scotland on a regular basis.
This gives applicants the opportunity to discuss their ideas on
a one-to-one basis. Dates are planned at local venues in the
next couple of months.
October 2008:
. Edinburgh, 20th October;
. Tarbert, 21st October;
. Ardrossan, 27th October;
. Cambuslang, 28th October.
November:
. Livingston, 10th November;
. East Kilbride, 11th November;
. Elgin, 17th November;
. Edinburgh, 18th November;
. Wishaw, 19th November;
. Cumbernauld, 20th November;
. Glasgow, 24th November;
Aberdeen, 25th November.
For a list go to
www.ltsbfoundationforscotland.org.uk/index.asp?pg=34 or call
0870 902 1201 to make an appointment for a surgery near you.
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland
Riverside House
502 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh
EH11 3AF
Tel: 0870 902 1201
2 November 08
THE LINKS FOUNDATION
The Links Foundation, which was formed by ''Working Links'', an
organisation that delivers services to tackle social exclusion
and poverty by helping disadvantaged individuals and
communities, provides grants to disadvantaged communities. Since
its launch in 2003 it has distributed over £3 million in grants
to over 40 projects. The type of activities that the Foundation
seeks to support include projects that advance people''s
education; reduce significant disadvantage; assist those in
conditions of poverty, need or distress ; and provide for
recreational or other leisure time occupation. The Foundation
can fund new or existing projects and can help meet costs such
as salary, rent and stationery as well as capital costs. The
average grant per project is about £20,000. Previously funded
activities include arts, crafts and drama facilities for
residents on a deprived estate; funding apart-time caseworker to
support vulnerable and disadvantaged young people; and
supporting people with disabilities to become self-employed. The
Board meets every four months. The closing date for applications
is four weeks before the Board meeting.
http://www.linksfoundation.org/Default.aspx
2 November 08
HISTORIC SCOTLAND BUILDING REPAIR GRANTS
Under the Historic Scotland Historic Building Repair Grants
Scheme, financial help is available to owners to meet the cost
of high-quality repairs using traditional materials and
specialist craftsman to conserve original features in buildings
of special architectural or historic interest. In return, owners
must insure and maintain the building and allow some access to
visitors. Financial help is available to owners in both the
private and public sectors (home owners, trusts, commercial
undertakings, local authorities) to meet the cost of
high-quality repairs. Applicants must be organisations or
individuals who have a legal responsibility for the repair of a
historic building. You will normally need to own the building,
or hold a full repairing lease, which has at least 21 years to
run, or be able to demonstrate that you have an agreement to
acquire the property in question. There are a number of criteria
which have to be met before an award can be considered. The
building must be of sufficient outstanding architectural or
historic interest; the building must be at serious risk from
neglect or repair.; and a need for grant for repairs to be
undertaken must be demonstrated. The grants awarded range from
£10,000 to £500,000. The next closing date for applications is
the 31st January 2009.
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/heritage/grants/building-repair-grants.htm
2 November 08
GREEN ENERGY TRUST
Local community groups and not for profit organisations and
charities within the UK can apply for grants for the
installation of renewable technologies. The funding which is
available through the Green Energy Trust will provide grants of
up to 25,000 (but most projects receive around £10,000) for up
to half the cost of the chosen renewable technology. The maximum
amount would only be awarded to exceptional projects that tick
all the boxes and demonstrate real value for money. Projects
also need to have a really strong community benefit and wider
educational element. The Trust considers all kinds of renewable
technologies, including small-scale hydro, wind power, biomass,
landfill gas, solar energy and ground source heat pumps.
Applications involving other technologies may also qualify for
support. Grant requests must be to support the capital and
installation costs of a renewable energy project. The Trust
meets three times a year to consider applications - usually
during the first week of September and December then April 2009.
Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
Applications will be screened for eligibility and completeness
as long as they are received seven weeks prior to the Trustees''
meetings, with the final deadline being four weeks before the
meeting.
http://www.scottishpowergreentrust.co.uk
2 November 08
GRANTS TO PROMOTE WALKING
The Paths for All Partnership has announced that it has funding
available to fund new and innovative ways of promoting walking
for health. The aim of Paths to Health is to increase the health
and well-being of inactive people by promoting regular walking
within local communities. The funding is available to any
organisation, group or partnership within Scotland, which can
demonstrate that it is working in the interests of the wider
community. Funding is available through two funding streams: The
small grants schemes for grant of up to £2,000, and the large
grants scheme for grants of between £2,000 and £40,000 for
projects lasting up to three years. Applications should
demonstrate the involvement of the local community in planning
and running local projects. The development of volunteers within
the community to help run the scheme is integral to achieving
long-term sustainability of led walk programmes. In addition
grants of up to £2,000 are available to businesses that
introduce walk to work initiatives. The Paths for All
Partnerships would encourage any potential applicant to discuss
any proposals with the Paths to Health team as soon as possible.
Applications for small grants can be made at any time and for
large grants the application deadline is the 5th January 2009.
http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pathstohealth/grants.asp
2 November 08
SOCIETY FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF LADIES IN REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES
The Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced
Circumstances, which was founded in 1886 and provides support to
women resident in the United Kingdom who are living alone in
their own home (either owned or rented) and in genuine need,
irrespective of age or social status, has announced that in 2009
it will make £50,000 available for grants to other
organisations. Although the Trustees have decided that their
principal charitable activity will remain the making of grants
to individual women , applications will also be considered for
funding towards projects which represent the complete work of a
small organisation, or a particular undertaking by a larger one.
In order to meet the requirements of the Society''s governing
document, the Trustees will only consider applications for
support for projects which are for the exclusive benefit of
women in financial need. The Society cannot consider projects
which also benefit men; children; and women who are not in
financial need The Trustees intend short listing applications at
their meeting in April 2009. The closing date for applications
is 15 March 2009. All applicants must complete the online
application form.
www.salrc.org/institutional_grants.htm
2 November 08
LEFEVRE TRUST
The Lefèvre Trust has grants of up to £10,000 to support
innovative projects between young people aged 11-19 in France
and the UK. Funding is available for groups of young people from
across the UK and France. All types of groups are eligible to
apply including youth groups, extra-curricular clubs, sports
teams, school groups, theatre troupes, arts organisations, 6th
form and FE colleges. Projects need to have a specific theme and
aims and examples of these are detailed on the website
www.britishcouncil.org/schoolpartnerships-france-lefevre-trust.htm
The next deadline is 31 October 2008 for visits starting after 1
January 2009 and 31 January 2009 for visits starting after 1
April 2009. Visit the website for more information. You can also
email stephen.hull@britishcouncil.org or telephone 020 7389
4665.
2 November 08
CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND
The Co-operative Community Dividend has become the Co-operative
Membership Community Fund. Grants are available between £100 and
£5,000 to support a wide range of capital and revenue costs
around the themes of the relief of poverty, improving education
and other purposes benefiting the community. You must be within
near to a Co-op outlet. More information and a store locator is
available on the website:
www.co-operative.coop/ourcampaigns/modernco-operation/communityfund
2 November 08
FUNDING TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL INCLUSION
The Friends Provident Foundation makes grants of up to
£200,000 to not-for profit organisations for projects that
address financial exclusion within disadvantaged communities.
The funding is distributed through the Financial Inclusion
Programme 2007 - 2009. The Foundation will consider applications
for work that will make a strategic contribution to the overall
outcome of financial inclusion in the UK. The Foundation will
consider requests for capital or revenue funding, core funds or
project costs. The Foundation is willing to consider
applications from any type of legally independent organisation,
but can only support work that is legally charitable. The next
closing date for applications is the 24th October 2008.
http://digbig.com/4xmrk
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September 08
COMIC RELIEF - SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME
Comic Relief will not be accepting applications for its main
funding programme until early 2009, however its Small Grants
Programmes (for grants up to the value of £5000) is still
running. The final application deadline for the Disadvantaged
Communities and the Older People programme is 30th September
2008. However, due to funds still being available in the Mental
Health small grants programme the final deadline date for this
programme is 12th December 2008. The main programmes will be
re-launched in line with the Red Nose Day Programmes in early
2009. To find out more about the Small Grants go to
www.comicrelief.com/apply-for-a-grant/uk
7 September 08
WOMEN'S FUND FOR SCOTLAND
The Scottish Community Foundation aims to help Scotland's
communities become stronger, believing that stronger communities
will be more successful communities, with a better quality of
life for everyone. They believe that women play a crucial role
in creating and sustaining strong communities, but that there
are often barriers which prevent their participation or
engagement with local opportunities, or stop them fulfilling
their potential to play a role within the broader community. The
Women's Fund for Scotland seeks to address these barriers at a
local level. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to:
. Organisations predominantly run by and for women
. Organisations with women-only projects, which seek to support
and empower women.
Applicants must be constituted not-for-profit groups, and as of
2008 organisations with an annual income over £250,000 may no
longer apply to this programme. To find out more, go to
www.scottishcommunityfoundation.com
Deadline: 12 December 2008
7 September 08
DRINKAWARE TRUST
The Drinkaware Trust offers small grants of up to £2,500
normally to projects throughout the UK, in particular to reduce
alcohol misuse amongst under-18s and / or to raise awareness
about long-term health harms caused by hazardous or harmful
levels of drinking. Projects supported fall into five general
areas:
Theatre in education projects
Educational workshops and training, including peer-led education
Public education campaigns
Production or purchase of educational resources
Conferences
Apply at any time, you should hear the outcome within five to
ten weeks.
For more information, go to
www.drinkawaretrust.org.uk/grants.html or
tel: 020 7307 7450.
7 September 08
VOLUNTARY ACTION FUND: VOLUNTEERING SCOTLAND GRANT SCHEME
The Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) has confirmed that its flagship
volunteering investment fund is once more open for business. The
Volunteering Scotland Grant Scheme (VSGS) can provide grant for
up to three years for projects that attract harder to reach
volunteers. The philosophy behind VSGS is simple: that with
dedicated resources, organisations can develop and sustain high
quality volunteering opportunities for people who need more
support to get involved; and that with this extra resource of
volunteers, the organisation can enrich its services.
Applications for grant are now invited. Substantial grants for
one or two years are available, as well as one-off small grants
of £5,000 to smaller organisations.
To download an application form and guidance notes please go to
http://www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk/grant-schemes/vsgs
The closing date for the second round of the main grants (for
one and two years) is 30 September 2008. Applications for small
grants are considered throughout the year.
7 September 08
THE LINKS FOUNDATION
What''s It For? Support for community projects.
Who Can Apply? Community based organisations in the UK.
What Is Available? There is no set amount, but average awards
are around £20k.
Details: The Links Foundation funds a wide range of
community-based projects. All applications must show the
positive impact a project could have on a community.
Funding can be for new or existing projects and can help meet
capital and revenue costs.
Applications are considered 3 times per year.
More Info: The Links Foundation
http://www.linksfoundation.org/Default.aspx
7 September 08
ENTRIES INVITED FOR THE SCHOOLS ETC AWARDS
The national learning charity ContinYou, is inviting schools and
children's centres, youth groups and community groups, as well
as clusters of schools and/or children's centres to enter the
Schools ETC Awards. This year schools, etc, can enter the awards
and win a first prize of £2,000 and a runner's up prize of
£1,000. Each year the award has a different theme. This year the
theme is "Enjoy and Achieve": putting the smile back into
learning. Schools and other eligible organisations, are invited
to submit entries that show how their activities and programmes
have inspired children and young people to learn; and encouraged
families and communities to get involved, to learn together.
Previous examples of activities that have caught the imagination
of the Schools ETC team include the dads and lads group at
Kelleholm Primary, Dumfries, who, after a visit to a local
castle constructed their own model trebuchets. They held a
competition to see which of their mini siege engines could
launch a brussels sprout the furthest. This activity was one
element of an ongoing programme aimed at getting fathers
involved in their children''s education, and linked in with
support for the fathers through training, volunteering and
employability opportunities. Entries to the Award may be for a
one-off event (for example: a family literacy day), a programme
that takes place over a limited period of time (for example: a
summer play scheme) or an ongoing activity (for example: an
after-school club). The closing date for entries is the 21st
October 2008.
www.continyou.org.uk/subscribe/schools_etc_and_etc_online/awards_2008
7 September 08
FUNDING AVAILABLE TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY RECYCLING (SCOTLAND)
Not for profit community based organisations that are interested
in developing projects that help to in the reduction, reuse and
recycling of waste are invited to apply for funding through the
Increase III programme. The INCREASE III programme is a £7.5
million grants programme being delivered through a partnership
between the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the
Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS). Through the
programme four types of funding are available: "Increase
Prevention" which provides grants of between £5,000 and £300,000
for projects that relate to the prevention of waste; "Increase
Enterprise" which provides grants of between £5,000 and £300,000
for projects that aim to recycle, reuse or compost household,
commercial and industrial waste; "Increase Capacity", with
grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 for projects that relate to
the employment capacity, backfill of key operational positions
freeing up time for organisational or activity development; and
"Increase Small", with grants of up to £5,000, for projects that
relate to the purchase of plant and machinery, health and safety
equipment, provision of licenses, permits and training for
organisations with a turnover of less than £100,000.. The
deadline for applications is the 1st October 2008.
http://www.crns.org.uk/increase/
7 September 08
GRANTS TO PROMOTE WALKING
The Paths for All Partnership has announced that it has funding
available to fund new and innovative ways of promoting walking
for health. The aim of Paths to Health is to increase the health
and well-being of inactive people by promoting regular walking
within local communities. The funding is available to any
organisation, group or partnership within Scotland, which can
demonstrate that it is working in the interests of the wider
community. Funding is available through two funding streams. The
small grants schemes for grant of up to £2,000; and the large
grants scheme for grants of between £2,000 and £40,000 for
projects lasting up to three years. Applications should
demonstrate the involvement of the local community in planning
and running local projects. The development of volunteers within
the community to help run the scheme is integral to achieving
long-term sustainability of led walk programmes. In addition
grants of up to £2,000 are available to businesses that
introduce walk to work initiatives. The Paths for All
Partnerships would encourage any potential applicant to discuss
any proposals with the Paths to Health team as soon as possible.
Applications for small grants can be made at any time and for
large grants the application deadline is the 1st October 2008
http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pathstohealth/grants.asp
7 September 08
SUPPORT FOR WOODLAND PROJECTS
Funding for local woodland projects is available through the
Local Forestry Challenge Funds. These form part of the Scotland
Rural Development Programme (SRDP) and are administered by
Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS). Under the scheme, two funds
are available: Woods In and Around Towns (WIAT), and Forestry
for People. The WIAT Challenge Fund aims to bring urban woodland
into sustainable management and improve recreation facilitates
by carrying out an agreed programme of work. The funding is
targeted at woods within 1 km of settlements with a population
of over 2000 people and The type of work that could be supported
includes; development of woodland management plans;
silvicultural work to improve woodland structure and condition;
and construction of new or improved recreation facilities
including footpaths. The Forestry for People Challenge Fund
covers all Scotland, including the WIAT areas. It supports local
involvement in woodland projects for health, learning and
strengthening communities. Examples of this might include;
setting up walking initiatives; developing natural play areas;
delivering rehabilitation programmes in woodland; developing
continuous professional development (CPD) programmes for
teachers; establishing volunteer groups; developing
not-for-profit initiatives such as green exercise projects.
Application can be made by landowners, local authorities,
schools community based organisations and other not for profit
organisations. The first closing date for applications will be
Friday 12th September 2008.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-7epeed
4 July 08
Highland 2007 Legacy Programme is Launched
The Highland Council has launched the Highland 2007 Legacy
Programme, providing an annual fund of £500,000 in grants to
build upon the success of Highland 2007. The programme aims to
enhance and to promote the events, festivals and cultural
programme of the Highlands. Community organisations, promoters,
artists, performers, youth groups and schools are now being
encouraged to create their own legacy of Highland 2007 and to
submit their applications. The deadline for the first tranche
of applications is Friday 22 August 2008. The deadline for the
next tranche is 6 February 2009.
4 July
08
FINAL CALL FOR COMIC RELIEF UK GRANTS APPLICATIONS DEADLINES
2008
Comic Relief is reminding Scottish charities and community
groups that the final deadline for applications to their current
main grants programme is 15 August 2008.
Under the main grants
programme, awards are usually made for up to three years and are
typically between £5000 and £100,000.
The 5 main grants programme
areas are:
. Young people 11-21
experiencing problems with alcohol, mental health or affected by
prostitution
& trafficking;
. Older People;
. Refugees and asylum seekers;
. Mental health;
. Domestic Violence
Applications for small grants
of up to £5000 (for work with older people, user-led mental
health groups or disadvantaged communities) can be made at any
time. The final deadline for small grants applications is
expected to be late 2008 and will be advertised on the website.
The grant making guidelines provide full details of each
programme and these are available on their website
www.comicrelief.com
New UK and overseas grants
programmes will be launched in 2009.
Further Information Please
Contact:
Grant Inquiries: UK Grants Team - 020 7820 5555
Or email
ukgrants@comicrelief.org.uk
. For further information
about the Comic Relief grants programme and how to apply, please
download the UK Grant Making Guidelines and application pack
from www.comicrelief.com
Alternatively you can send a self addressed A4 envelope with 85p
postage to: UK Grants Team, Comic Relief 5th Floor, 89 Albert
Embankment, London SE1 7TP.
. Large print, Braille and
audiotape versions are available on request.
. The purpose of any work must
be charitable.
. Comic Relief exists to
tackle poverty and promote social justice in the UK and Africa.
. Since its launch in 1985,
Comic Relief has raised over £425 million to help some of the
poorest and most vulnerable people in the UK and Africa to help
themselves.
. Comic Relief is a registered
charity, number 326568.
4 July
08
HISTORIC SCOTLAND - DIRECT FUNDING OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
2009-12
Historic Scotland''s annual funding application round
covering the three financial years beginning 2009/10 is open.
Applicants should be aware that there continues to be a heavy
demand for grant-assistance and that the application appraisal
process will involve priority being given to those applications
that clearly demonstrate activities that assist or compliment
Historic Scotland's own activities, especially with regard to
meeting its ongoing corporate plan targets. Completed
applications require to be returned to Historic Scotland by
September 30, 2008 with initial decisions on the award of grant
scheduled to be made by November 30, 2008.
For more information contact Martin Ross on 0131 668 8805 or
Thomas Knowles on 0131 668 8819. For an application form go to
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/heritage/grants/grants-voluntary-sector-funding.htm
4 July
08
FAIRER SCOTLAND FUND
From: Scottish Government
What''s It For?: Improving social inclusion and community
regeneration in Scotland.
Who Can Apply?: Charitable organisations delivering targeted
services.
What Is Available?: Variable.
Details: The Fairer Scotland Fund aims to tackle poverty and
deprivation across Scotland. Community Planning Partnerships
around Scotland are responsible for allocating and managing and
the Fund (valued at £145million) until 2011. Funding priorities
will be based on local authority
Single Outcome agreements.
More Info:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/regeneration-/fairer-scotland-fund/Q-A
4 July
08
SCOTTISH INVESTMENT FUND
The Scottish Investment Fund is a £30m fund provided by the
Scottish Government to be delivered between 2008-2011 and
beyond. It provides innovative support to third sector
organisations through strategic investment in individual
organisations supported by integral business support and
management development. The fund supports established third
sector organisations by investing in assets, business
development and skills of people. It aims to secure a
transformational step change in an organisation's activity by
taking it to the next level. For more information on the
Scottish Investment Fund please view our Investment Strategy:
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/15300/funding/scottishinvestmentfund
4 July
08
GUIDES TO PROCUREMENT AND NEGOTIATION FROM ACEVO
- four briefings about tendering for voluntary organisations,
based on feedback from the sector.
The four briefings cover negotiation, tendering and bidding,
VAT, and impact reporting are intended to help third sector
organisations diversify income by helping them to manage
procurement and negotiation processes.
http://digbig.com/4xdcs
4 July
08
GRANTS THAT INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND
ORGANISATIONS TO DEAL WITH ALCOHOL ISSUES
Organisations such as community groups, universities and
charities, etc are able to apply for funding to the Alcohol
Education and Research Council (AERC) for projects that increase
the capacity of individuals and organisations to deal with
alcohol issues . The grants are being made available under a
number of different funding programmes. These include research
grants to develop the evidence base in order to inform and
influence policy and practice and development grants to develop
the capacity of people and organisations to address alcohol
issues. The AERC
expects to fund projects of around £50,000 which should be
completed in one, two or three years. The application deadline
for research and development grants is September 2008. The AERC
also makes grants of up to £5,000 under its Small Grants
Programme. Under the Small grants
programme, priority will be given to evidence based projects,
pilot research studies or demonstration projects with a strong
evaluation component. Applications to the small grants programme
can be made at any time. In addition the Council also offers a
limited number of Studentships on a competitive basis to
students who are working in the alcohol field and wish to
acquire appropriate professional qualifications by following a
Taught Course. Grants awarded in the past have been for projects
that; address alcohol issues within specific ethnic communities;
promote safe and sensible attitudes to alcohol in children and
their families; and projects that reduce underage consumption of
alcohol.
http://www.aerc.org.uk/grants.html
4 July
08
GREENPRINTS
The SITA Trust has announced that the next application deadline
for its Green Prints programme is the 22nd August 2008. Through
the GreenPrints programme grants of up to £10,000 as well as
practical support and advice are available to enable young
people to make a real difference to the communities in which
they live. The funding is open to not for profit organisations
for projects designed and delivered by groups of volunteers aged
16 to 25. One of the most unusual elements of this programme is
the individual, dedicated mentor-support that will be provided
by the BTCV and The Wildlife Trusts to assist with the practical
delivery of every single project that is supported. A project
currently supported through the programme is the Reclaim
Primrose Hill project. This project brings together young people
from Primrose Hill in Coventry who will work with local
residents and community groups to reclaim their local park,
transforming it from a neglected space into an inviting park
that can be enjoyed by the community
http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/apply/greenprints
4 July
08
FIRST LIGHT MOVIES ANNOUNCES NEW APPLICATION DEADLINES
First Light Movies provides grants to projects that enable young
people to participate in all aspects of film productions. Since
launching in 2001, First Light Movies have enabled over 12,000
young filmmakers to write, act, shoot, light, direct and produce
over 800 films. The funding is available to
organisations such as schools, youth services, community and
voluntary groups, etc that work with young people aged between 5
and 18. Grants are available through three funding streams. The
Pilot Awards which provides grants of up to £5,000 for the
production of a 5 minute film, the Studio Awards, which provides
grants of up to £25,000 for films up to 10 minutes long and
What's the Big Idea Awards which provides grants of £3,000 to
develop ideas and stories for films. The deadlines for
applications are the 14th October 2008 for the Studio Awards.
The What's The Big Idea? Award and the Pilot Awards will both
reopen for applications on the 16th July 2008 with a closing
date of the 16th September 2008.Applicants need to be
organisations that work with young people.
http://www.firstlightmovies.com/
4 July
08
PILOT PROJECT - SUPPORTING MOBILITY IN DIFFERENT CULTURAL
SECTORS
The European Commission has issued a call for proposals for
Pilot Project to support, on an experimental basis, initiatives
that enable people working in the cultural sector within the
European Union to travel outside of their country of residence
in order to perform, learn, create, cooperate and exchange for
professional purposes. This can include artists of all
disciplines, cultural workers, practitioners, cultural
institution managers, producers, promoters, researchers,
journalists, operators in the cultural area, etc. The funding is
being made available to networks of cultural organisations
encompassing at least 5 partners from at least 5 different
Member States. All the partners have to have supported mobility
of cultural workers within the EU or between the EU and third
countries for a minimum of 2 years. Applications must be
received by the 30 September 2008, and activities to be
co-financed must start no later than 1 December 2008. The grants
available will range between ?150 000 and ?350 000
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/calls-for-proposals/call1440_en.htm
4 July
08
FIRST MINISTER ANNOUNCES LOTTERY LEGACY FOR 2014 COMMONWEALTH
GAMES
The First Minister, Alex Salmond has announced that the Big
Lottery Fund in Scotland will launch a ''2014 Communities'' fund
to create a lasting community legacy from Glasgow's 2014
Commonwealth Games. The 2014 Communities'' fund will have an
initial budget of £500,000 between 2008 and 2009 to enable
people and communities to participate in the Games whether that
be through taking part in sport, volunteering, learning new
skills or by arranging celebratory events marking Scotland''s
place in the Commonwealth. The Big Lottery Fund is keen for
people and communities to have their say in where Lottery money
could go in support of Glasgow''s 2014 Commonwealth Games. On
19th June BIG hosted a discussion at ''The Gathering'' giving
everyone involved in the voluntary and community sector,
community enterprise and grassroots sport the opportunity to
express their views. Those who were unable to attend the event
will still be able to take part in the discussion online by
logging onto
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/ b2014 from Friday 20 June.
http://digbig.com/4xddq
4 July
08
ELIZABETH FINN CARE - GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS
Do you provide advice and support to people in crisis? People
who were once self-sufficient and holding down responsible jobs
but who are now facing hardship due to physical or mental health
problems, redundancy, family breakdown, bereavement, caring
responsibilities or inadequate pensions in retirement.
Elizabeth Finn Care is the
UK's largest, independent, direct grant-giving charity helping
individuals of British or Irish nationality, their partners and
children with one-off grants or regular allowances towards
meeting life's essentials. We can make a real difference to
their lives by giving practical help, advice and support; most
importantly, we listen and care, restoring hope for the future
and welcoming into the Elizabeth Finn ''family''.
For more information, see our website at
www.elizabethfinncare.org.uk
4 July
08
HILTON HOTEL VOUCHERS FOR PRIZES/FUNDRAISING:
Since 2005, in response to huge ongoing demand from charities
and good causes, Hilton Hotels agreed to donate a limited number
of accommodation vouchers for use by charities for raffle or
auction prizes at their fundraising events. The Foundation
manages this process and to enter the monthly draw to receive a
voucher, requests should be made by Email:
info@hilton-foundation.org.uk Whether successful or
unsuccessful, to maintain a fair response we require that
organisations leave a gap of three months between each request.
Please note that once awarded, these vouchers cannot be
transferred, extended or exchanged.
4 July
08
HILTON IN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
AIMS: The Foundation makes grants to a wide range of charities
and organisations that meet one of our three chosen areas of
focus:
Young People - Education;
Young People - Health;
Disaster Relief and International Fund.
GRANT SIZES & APPLICATION
PROCESS: Completed applications are first assessed by the
Foundation office, with grants of up to £5,000 approved by the
Director. The Director will also assess Sponsored Grant requests
received from Hilton hotels and offices. Applications for more
than £5,000 are reviewed by the Grants Committee, with a
shortlist of approximately 20 of the strongest and regionally
representative applications put forward by the Foundation office
for their consideration. If favoured, grant applications for up
to £10,000 can be approved by the Committee, and applications
for more than £10,000 are recommended to the Trustees for final
approval. However, the Foundation is a small charity and
generally will not make awards of over £50,000 (per year).
Funding can be requested for up to 3 years for any particular
project. Guidance and application forms are available on website
below.
CONTACT: Hilton in the Community Foundation, 179-199 Holland
Park Avenue, London W11 4UL Tel: 020 7605 7733 Fax: 020 7605
7736 Email:
info@hiltonfoundation.org.uk
Website:
http://www.hilton-foundation.org.uk
DEADLINES: Remaining application deadlines in 2008 are: 4 August
2008 for Grants Committee Meeting 3 September 2008; 28 October
2008 for Grants Committee Meeting 29 November 2008.
4 July
08
KELLOGGS ACTIVE LIVING FUND
AIMS: To fund projects and activities that directly lead to
people taking part in sustained physical activity. The Kellogg's
Active Living Fund is very keen to fund activities that enable
adults and children to exercise together and help remove the
"barriers" which stop people being active.
PRIORITIES; Applications can
be considered for projects engaging with young people up to 25
years of age. However priority will be given to applications
requesting support for family units - children and adults
undertaking physical activity together. They are particularly
looking for projects that are innovative in their approach to
involve children or young people and their families.
EXCLUSIONS; They cannot
consider applications for contributions to larger/major appeals.
(Where the overall project cost would not cover at least 50% of
the total project cost)
They will not make a grant: To individual athletes, sportsmen
and women; For costs associated with salaries or posts; To
profit making organisations; Towards transport costs, as all
projects should be accessible to ensure sustainability; To
applications where the request does not directly support the
activity being undertaken, for example the fund will consider a
request for equipment, but not for maintenance on a building
being used; To retrospective applications, where the activity
has either taken place or has commenced at the time an
application is considered by the Kellogg's panel; For costs
relating to refreshments.
GRANT SIZE; The maximum grant
request that will be considered is £1,000.
APPLICATION PROCESS; The
Active Living Community Fund is being administered by The
Community Foundation for Greater Manchester. All correspondence
will be with The Community Foundation.
CONTACT: For any queries in relation to this application or if
you would like help or support in completing your application
form please contact Louise Daly Tel: 0161 214 0940
Email:
kelloggs@communityfoundation.co.uk
Website:
www.kelloggs.co.uk/company/corporateresponsibility/activelivingfund/
4 July
08
TESCO CHARITY TRUST - COMMUNITY AWARDS
AIMS: To provide practical benefits, such as equipment and
resources for projects that directly benefit children, the
elderly and adults and children with disabilities, living in the
local communities around their stores in the UK.
ELIGIBILITY: There are two categories of Community Awards:
1. Grants to support children's welfare and/or children's
educations (including special needs
schools);
2 Grants to support elderly people and/or adults and children
with disabilities
There are two rounds of funding every year for each category,
with the timescales:
GRANT SIZES: The Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards Scheme
provides one off donations of between £1,000 and £4,000. Tesco
also gives a 20% top-up to monies raised by Tesco employees for
charity
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please note charities can only make one
application each year. Decisions are made by the Tesco Charity
Trustees in conjunction with the regional Community
Co-ordinators who are based across the UK.
CONTACT: Tesco Charity Trust, New Tesco House, Delamare Road,
Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
Tel: 01992 646768
Website:
http://www.tescocorporate.com/charitiesandfundraising.htm
DEADLINES: Grants for
children's education and children's welfare - Applications can
be made between 1st December & 31st January: Decisions are made
in April. Or Between 1st May & 30th June. Decisions are made in
September
Grants for elderly people and adults and children with
disabilities - Applications can be made between 1st February &
31st March. Decisions are made in June. OR between 1st August &
30th September. Decisions are made in December.
4 July
08
CHANGING LIVES
AIMS: Crisis is the national homeless charity, dedicated to
providing realistic opportunities for single homeless people to
move towards financial independence. Changing Lives is its grant
awarding project, and provides financial awards of up to £2500
to people who have been homeless to help them move towards a
work based vocational goal. The award could be used to pay for a
course, for materials to use at work or for start up equipment
to set up a business.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants should be over 18, be free from
substance misuse and have permanent leave to remain in the UK.
They should not be rough sleeping or squatting. They should also
be working with a support worker and support organisation, who
will provide a reference and take on the award on behalf of
Crisis if the applicant is successful.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Application packs and frequently asked
questions are available for download from their website.
CONTACT: Please feel free to contact them at: CRISIS, 66
Commercial Street, London E1 6LT
Tel: 0844 251 0111 Email:
changing.lives@crisis.org.uk
Website: www.crisis.org.uk
DEADLINE: The next round of applications is open from: 19 May
until 12 noon on 11 July 2008.
4 July
08
THE ALFRED FAGON PLAYWRIGHTING AWARD
Deadline: 31 August 2008
The Alfred Fagon Award of £5,000 is open to any playwright of
Caribbean or African descent, resident in the UK, for the best
new stage play in English, which need not have been produced.
Each entrant may submit only one play (television, radio and
film scripts will not be considered).
For more information about the award visit
www.alfredfagonaward.co.uk
4 July
08
WASTE RECYCLING ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED (WREN) LAUNCHES SMALL
GRANT SCHEME
Small grants can make a big difference WREN is pleased to
announce the launch of its new small grant scheme. The scheme
has been designed for projects with a total cost of under
£50,000 and grants can be awarded between £2,000 and £15,000.
Typical projects suitable under the WREN small grant scheme
might include village halls or community centres, skates parks
and play areas, footpaths or towpaths, cycleways or museums.
In Cheshire, as an example of how a small grant can make a big
difference, WREN awarded £3,500 to the red squirrel captive
breeding programme at Walton Hall Gardens in Warrington. The
project aims to establish breeding pairs for release in to
suitable areas where red squirrel
populations have been in decline.
To find out more about how the WREN small grants scheme could
benefit your project either contact WREN on 01953 717165 or
visit the WREN small grant scheme section:
http://www.wren.org.uk/how-to-apply/small-grants
WREN distributes £15 million
annually to eligible projects under the Landfill Communities
Fund. Waste Recycling Group (WRG) set up WREN to ensure its
landfill tax credits are used cost effectively and benefit the
maximum number of people, especially those who live near
landfill sites.
For more information on WRG visit
www.wrg.co.uk
4 July
08
THE EUROPEAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION ARTISTIC GRANTS
The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) is now accepting
applications from cultural organisations and individual artists
for artistic project grants. This funding supports artistic
projects that show vision in illuminating the issues of
diversity in Europe. In particular, the EF is looking to support
projects that are exploring a wide spectrum of European
diversity; projects reflecting on Europeanness and European
developments in an innovative way; projects involving an
innovative creative process and a visible end product; and
projects that have a legacy for the future. Projects will be
assessed specifically on their artistic quality. Artistic
uniqueness and European relevance are the main selection
criteria. Eligible projects are; new projects -being at its
initial phase-, as opposed to ongoing projects; projects of
artistic originality and European relevance; projects with an
expected completion date of no later than 18 months after the
contract has been signed (estimated November 2008). The average
grants offered are between E30,000 and E60,000. The deadline for
applications is 1 September 2008.
http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/
4 July
08
THE BAILY THOMAS CHARITABLE FUND
The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund is a registered charity which
was established primarily to aid the research into learning
disability and to aid the care and relief of those affected by
learning disability by making grants to voluntary organisations
(including schools and Parent Teacher Associations) within the
UK and the Republic of Ireland working in this field. The Trust
consider under learning disability the conditions generally
referred to as severe learning difficulties, together with
autism. In this area, they consider projects concerning children
or adults. Learning disability, thus defined, is a priority for
funding. They will not offer grants for research into or care of
those with mental illness or dyslexia. They offer grants from
£250. The next deadline for applications is 1 October 2008.
http://www.bailythomas.org.uk/
4 July
08
EU ANNOUNCES NEXT CALL FOR LIFE + PROPOSALS
The European Commission has announced that it will launch the
next call for proposals for projects funded by the LIFE+
programme on the 15th July 2008. The LIFE + programme is the
EU''s main fund for supporting environmental projects. With a
budget of ?2.143 billion, Life + (2007 -13) will address all
four priority areas of the Sixth Environment Action Programme.
These are; climate change; nature and biodiversity; health and
quality of life; and natural resources and waste. Life + is
divided into a number of funding strands that will support; best
practice or demonstration projects that contribute to the
implementation of the EU''s Birds and Habitats Directives;
innovative and demonstration projects that halt the loss of
biodiversity; projects that contribute to the implementation of
Community environmental policy; and projects that implement
communication and awareness raising campaigns on environmental,
nature protection or biodiversity conservation issues, as well
as projects related to forest fire prevention Applicants may
wish to start preparing their proposals already, using the
existing application forms and guidelines from the 2007 call.
Those doing so should bear in mind that there will be some
changes in the forms and guidelines that will be published on 15
July 2008.
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/lifeplus.htm
4 July
08
FUNDING TO TACKLE CONSUMER AND FINANCIAL ILLITERACY
The MSE Charity provides grants to individuals and not for
profit organisations tackling consumer and debt illiteracy. The
charity which has been set up by the financial website "moneysavingexpert.com"
provides grants to individuals of up to £500 to help pay towards
a recognised and approved course that will help improve their
ability to budget and manage their finances. The money can be
used to pay for course fees or other necessary expenses.
Organisation can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects
that will help educate people about money/debt/consumer issues.
The ''Grant Approval Panel'' meets three times a year but
expressions of interest in applying to the charity can be
submitted at any time.
http://www.msecharity.com/index.html?pid=1
4 July
08
GATEWAY EXCHANGE FUND
The Gateway Exchange Fund aims to support those who are seeking
funding assistance to promote healing, creative self expression,
transformation and renewal through innovative projects which can
make a difference in areas of deprivation and need throughout
Scotland.
Grant awards of up to £5,000 will be available to constitution,
not for profit groups. Priority for grant awards will be given
to projects which seek to involve or empower people to move on
with their lives or fulfil their potential, where they would
otherwise not have the opportunity. For example, ex-offenders,
people recovering from addiction or individuals with mental
health problems or recovering from abuse. In particular,
creative projects involving the arts or those with therapeutic,
healing and spiritual benefits will be a priority.
The fund does not receive direct applications, so please apply
via the Scottish Community Foundation on 0131 524 0300 or 0141
225 6670. Or to read more about it go to
www.scottishcf.org/page11264.cfm
4 July
08
RED NOSE DAY PROGRAMME 2005 - 2008
Comic Relief, has announced that its main grants programme is
now open for applications. The main grants programme provides
grants of over £5,000 to community and voluntary groups for
projects relating to; older people; young people; mental health;
refugees and asylum seekers; domestic violence; and
disadvantaged communities. Funding is available for between one
and three years and the level of grant support is likely to be
between £15,000 and £40,000 per year for projects at local
level; and higher for projects at regional and national level or
for projects that can be replicated. The application deadline
for the main grants programme is the 15th August 2008. In
addition, the programme also makes grants of less than £5,000
for projects relating to older people; mental health; and
disadvantaged communities through its small grants programme.
The small grants programme is only open to organisations with a
yearly turnover of less than £150,000 per year. Applications to
the small grants programme can be made at any time.
http://www.comicrelief.com/apply-for-a-grant/uk/
4 July
08
NATIONAL LIFELONG LEARNING STRATEGIES
The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, has
issued a call for proposals to support the development of
coherent and comprehensive National Lifelong Learning
Strategies. The objectives of this call include supporting
trans-national cooperation in the development and implementation
of effective national lifelong learning strategies at both the
national and regional level; to support the identification of
the main critical factors influencing the successful development
of national lifelong learning strategies; and to exchange
experiences and good practice. This call is open to
organisations established in the countries participating in the
Lifelong Learning Programme. Applications may only be made by
consortia consisting of organisations drawn from 3 or more
countries. Beneficiaries can exclusively be public authorities
or bodies at the national or regional level who are responsible
for developing and implementing coherent and comprehensive
lifelong learning strategies. Applications must be submitted by
a legal person. The maximum grant is of ?200,000. The deadline
for applications is 13 August 2008.
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/llp/nlls/2008/funding_en.html
4 July
08
CULTURE PROGRAMME (2007-2013)
The European Commission has announced the latest call for
proposals under its Culture programme 2007 - 13. The aim of the
programme is to support projects that enhance the cultural area
shared by Europeans with a view to encouraging the emergence of
European citizenship. This call for proposals aims to support
multi-annual cooperation projects that foster trans-national
cultural links; cooperation measures that develop long term
cooperation between cultural organisations within at least three
eligible countries; literary translation projects that enhance
knowledge of the literature and literary heritage of fellow
European countries; cooperation projects with third countries
outside of the EU aimed at cultural exchanges; and bodies active
at European level in the field of culture that wish to expand
their work at European level. The level of funding depends on
under which strands applications are made and range from ?2,000
to ?500,000 for projects lasting between 1 and 5 years. The
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 closing date for cooperation projects is the 1st
October 2008; for literacy translation projects the 1st February
2009; cultural cooperation projects with third countries the 1st
May 2009; and for support for organisations active at European
level in the field of culture, the 1st November 2008.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2008:141:0027:0031:EN:PDF
4 July
08
CALL FOR PROPOSALS- PROJECTS ON LOCAL EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
The European Commission has issued a call for proposals to
identify and share good practices in the field of Local
Employment Development (LED) and to provide inputs for the
development of future local and regional employment strategies.
A key aim of this call for proposals is to develop projects
involving older Member States who may be willing to exchange
their experiences in developing LEDs with other newer Member
States. Applications should focus on the sharing LED practices
as experienced in one Member State with at least two other
Member States. This call for proposals is open to public
authorities or state or semi-state agencies5 at central or
regional level from the EU Member States and other participating
EEA/EFTA countries as well as non-profit organisations active
mainly in the area of employment policy, quality of work or
social inclusion may also submit proposals on the condition that
they are active at international, national or regional level and
submit a proposal in partnership with a public authority or
state or semi-state agencies. The total available budget is EUR
1.165.000. The intention is to finance no more than 8 projects
from the total budget. The closing date for applications is the
14th July 2008.
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/emplweb/tenders/tenders_en.cfm?id=3245
4 July
08
SCOTTISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: COMMUNITY GRANTS
What's It For? Support for general community development
projects.
Who Can Apply? Small charities (with an income of up to £250,000
per annum).
What Is Available? Up to £5,000.
Details:
This programme makes grants to a wide range of constituted
groups involved in social welfare and community development
activities. Funding is directed at locally based work carried
out, and often initiated by, members of that local community.
More Info:
Scottish Community Foundation
http://www.scottishcommunityfoundation.com
4 July
08
SCOTTISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: SPORT RELIEF FUND
What's It For? Using sport to strengthen communities.
Who Can Apply? Charities and community groups in Scotland.
What Is Available? Between £1,000 and £10,000.
Details:
Sport Relief (set up by Comic Relief and BBC Sport) applications
in Scotland are managed by the Scottish Community Foundation.
Projects funded will be those that use sport and exercise to
strengthen communities and provide opportunities for people who
are excluded or disadvantaged. This may be through low income,
rural or social isolation, age, disability, race, sexuality or
gender.
Sport Relief is not simply about supporting sports activities or
helping sports clubs expand, it´s about helping organisations
that want to use sport and exercise to work with disadvantaged
or excluded people and improve their quality of life. Priorities
in Scotland are:
# Increasing access to sport and exercise for people who face
social exclusion or isolation;
# Helping people who are experiencing difficulties in their
lives to regain their confidence and self-
esteem.
More Info: Scottish Community Foundation
http://www.scottishcf.org
4 July
08
THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE FUND
The Climate Challenge Fund aims to help Scottish communities
make a real difference by significantly reducing their carbon
emissions. The Fund was proposed by the Scottish Greens during
the 2007 election, and adopted by the Scottish Government as
part of the budget negotiations earlier this year. Grants are
available to empower communities to take action to reduce their
carbon footprint and make a real difference to the local and
national environment.
http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/ccf.asp
4 July 08
SCOTTISH ARTS COUNCIL: YOUTH MUSIC INITIATIVE:
What''s It For? Supporting young people in music.
Who Can Apply? Arts organisations in Scotland.
What Is Available? Up to £30,000.
Details:
Informal sector - Small grants to support programmes of musical
activity aimed at young people up to 25 years old. Programmes
must include partnerships. - Large grants to support programmes
of musical activity aimed at 0-25 years old. Must include
partnerships, named music tutors and trainees, training
opportunities.
Training and continuing professional development - To support
organisations providing training or continuing professional
development opportunities which lead to infrastructural
development within their organisation or the wider music sector,
enabling a greater number of young people to experience quality
music tuition and the diversification of music provision.
More Info: Scottish Arts Council
http://www.scottisharts.org.uk
4 July 08
RED NOSE DAYS FUNDING PROGRAMME
Comic Relief operates a number of grant schemes through its
Red Nose Days funding programme. Grants are provided through
both its large grants scheme (over £5,000) and its small grants
scheme (under £5,000). Although the application deadline for
grants over £5,000 has now passed, registered charities as well
as constituted voluntary and community groups can still apply
for grants of less than £5,000. Grants are available through six
programme areas. These are; Young people; Older People; Mental
Health; Refugees & Asylum Seekers; Domestic Violence; and
Disadvantaged Communities . The grants are made for between one
and three years. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
and there is no application deadline.
http://www.comicrelief.com/apply-for-a-grant/uk/
4 July 08
DIFID ANNOUNCES THE NEXT FUNDING ROUND UNDER ITS DEVELOPMENT
AWARENESS FUND
The Department for International Development (DFID) has
announced that the next funding round under the Development
Awareness Fund will open on the 30th May 2008. The aim of the
fund is to promote awareness and understanding of global poverty
and development issues. 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
last 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.
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/funding/daf.asp
4 July 08
DARE TO CARE
What''s It For?: Raising awareness of child poverty.
Who Can Apply?: Community Groups, Youth Groups, Schools.
What Is Available?: Between £50-£250.
Details: Community Service Volunteers' (CSV) Dare to Care
campaign in Scotland offers small grants to groups that can help
to end child poverty in Scotland. The Dare to Care programme
aims to raise awareness of child poverty in Scotland and what
can be done to tackle the issue through volunteering. Grants can
support activities that either raise awareness about child
poverty or do something practical about it. A wide range of
activities can be supported - visit the website for details:
http://www.csv.org.uk/Scotland/
4 March
08
THE PEOPLE'S MILLIONS
Maximum grant: £50,000 + VAT
Total available: £5.5 million for 2008
There will be four head-to-head competitions in each of the 18
ITV regions. That means 72 winning projects. In addition we will
make another 18 bonus awards for the runners-up who score
highest in each region.
This year the maximum grant will be £50,000 plus VAT.
In The People's Millions we want to fund projects that transform
the local environment or provide opportunities or facilities to
allow people to take part and enjoy their local area.
More info and application forms at:
http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_peoples_millions
4 March
08
TESCO CHARITY TRUST COMMUNITY AWARDS
Community and voluntary groups whose core work is supporting
children's welfare or education, elderly people and people with
disabilities have the opportunity to apply for grants of between
£1,000 and £5,000 through the Tesco Charity''s Community Awards.
The Tesco Charity Trust has been in existence since 1987 and
aims to provide approximately £600,000 in grants each year.
Applications are considered in two rounds. Organisations
supporting children''s welfare and children''s educational
projects, including special needs schools need to apply by the
31st January each year. Organisations supporting elderly people
and people with disabilities need to apply by the 30th June
2008.
http://digbig.com/4wrcj
4 March
08
INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES - SUPPORTING 21ST CENTURY LIFE
Through the Supporting 21st Century Life, a wide variety of
organisations from the community, public and private sector can
apply for funding of between £10,000 and £1 million for projects
that encourage communication and connections within and between
communities in Scotland and by bringing different generations
together. The aim of the programme is to enable people and
communities to respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing
world and to think and plan ahead together to match future needs
and services. The Big Lottery Fund is particularly interested in
supporting projects for people with the challenges of parenting
especially lone-parents, step families, fathers and
grandparents; that gain a better understanding of the changing
needs as users of support services; that encourage people from
different generations to spend more time together; and projects
that give advice and information to encourage relationships,
positive connections between people and contact between
generations. Projects can apply for one to five years funding.
There are two steps involved in applying for funding. The first
step involves completing an Outline Proposal Form providing
brief information about your project. Those groups invited to
continue to the next stage will be required to complete an
''Investing in Communities'' application form.
http://digbig.com/4wrch
4 March
08
£7.5 MILLION FUND TO SUPPORT LOCAL RECYCLING PROJECTS
The Scottish Government has announced the launch of a new £7.5
million fund to support local recycling projects. £2.5 million a
year will be available to the voluntary sector over the next
three years to support innovative community recycling projects.
Money available to community projects can be used towards a
range of measures including preventing waste and developing
innovation in recycling to help achieve a zero waste Scotland.
Projects funded by previous community recycling grants include;
the first project to recycle mattresses in the UK; a project in
Shetland using recycled glass to create new products; and a
project which re-uses carpets. The support for community
recycling has four strands: grants for waste prevention; grants
for enterprise (recycling); small grants (under £5,000) and
capacity building. The waste prevention; enterprise (recycling)
and small grants are opening for applications today.
Applications for capacity building support will be opening
shortly.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/03/11094608
4 March
08
FUNDING FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES
Communities across rural Scotland will share £57.7 million to
grow local economies, improve rural facilities and conserve the
environment. The funding, under the LEADER programme, is the
first tranche of money to be released under the £1.6 billion
Scotland Rural Development Programme, designed to empower
communities at the grass-roots level. LEADER is divided into two
main allocations - £38.5 million for the whole of rural Scotland
and an additional £19.2m for the Highlands and Islands. The
£57.7 million, a joint allocation by the Scottish Government and
European Union, will be matched at a local level by public and
private funds. Sixteen Local Action Groups (LAGs) across rural
Scotland will administer the funds. Each has successfully
applied for funding to be used to implement high-quality local
development strategies for their
respective areas. A second round of applications has been
launched and it is anticipated that a further four areas will be
approved. £6.7 million has been held back to fund the second
round of applications.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/03/10143903
VOLUNTARY ACTION FUND:
VOLUNTEERING SCOTLAND GRANTS SCHEME
Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) has recently been awarded £3.7m from
Scottish Government to encourage volunteering. Two new funds are
now inviting applications: Race Religion and Refugee Integration
Funding Stream 2008-2011 (see Funding Extra 6th March) and
Volunteering Scotland Grants Scheme
Volunteering Scotland Grants Scheme
1. Main Grants of up to £35,000 per year are available for
projects creating high quality volunteering opportunities
involving new volunteers from disadvantaged groups who need
additional support to become involved. 1, 2 or 3 year funding is
available and priority will be given to small and medium size
charities that have existing experience of involving volunteers
effectively. Applications for one-year grants can be made at any
time. The deadline for applications for two- or three-year
grants is 16 May 2008. Decisions will be announced in July 2008
with projects starting in September 2008.
2. Small Grants of up to £5,000 are also available to
organisations with few, if any, paid staff. Small Grants can be
used to fund volunteer training (including that for voluntary
management committee members), planning and consultation events
that involve volunteers, staff training where it will lead to
the improved involvement of volunteers, attendance at
conferences and networking events that are relevant to
volunteers etc. Apply at any time.
Further information and application materials for these funding
schemes is available on
www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk or by phoning 01383 620 780.
4 March
08
PLAYGROUND PARTNERSHIPS 2008
Schools within the UK that wish to improve their play spaces
have the opportunity to apply for funding through the Playground
Partnerships Initiative 2008. A total of £500,000 is available
to fund specific improvements and developments to their play
environments. Schools can apply for awards of £1,000, £2,000,
£5,000 or £10,000. All schools that are shortlisted will receive
at least £250. Schools wishing to apply will first of all need
to order the free Playground Partnerships resource pack. To be
considered for an award, schools need to submit a folder of work
(''portfolio of evidence'') and completed application form
(mainstream or special school) by post. Applicants are
encouraged to evelop a pupil-led approach; involve the whole
school; encourage input from the wider school community and
include pupils with special educational needs. The closing date
for applications is the 18th July 2008.
http://www.playgroundpartnerships.org/staff-room.php#awards
4 March
08
GREENPRINTS
Funding of up to £10,000, as well as support and practical
expertise is available to enable young people to make a real
difference to their communities. The funding which is provided
through the GreenPrints programme is open to not for profit
organisations for projects designed and delivered by groups of
volunteers aged 16 to 25. The SITA Trust and the Charity ''V''
have each pledged £1 million to fund the programme. The overall
programme will be managed using the expertise and experience of
the SITA Trust and BTCV. One of the most unusual elements of
this programme is the individual, dedicated mentor-support that
will be provided by the BTCV and the Wildlife Trust to assist
with the practical delivery of every single project that is
supported. There are several application deadlines throughout
the year and the next closing date is the 25th April 2008.
http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/greenprints/
4 March
08
CLORE DUFFIELD PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
Organisations such as registered charities youth groups, limited
companies and schools that wish to undertake activities that
enable young people aged 0-18 to experience the performing arts
are eligible to apply for funding under the Clore Duffield
Performing Arts Awards (formally known as the Clore Duffield
Small Grants for Performing Arts Education programme). This is a
£1 million programme that will operate between 2005 and 2010.
Eligible organisations can apply for funding of between £1,000
and £10,000 for educational projects with under 18s that cover
every aspect of the performing arts including opera, dance,
music, musical theatre, the spoken word and theatre. The next
closing date for applications is the 17th September 2008.
http://www.cloreduffield.org.uk/
4 March
08
CENTRE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (CSJ) ANNUAL AWARD FOR EFFECTIVE
POVERTY
FIGHTING GROUPS FROM ACROSS THE UK
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has launched its annual
award scheme for effective poverty fighting groups from across
the UK. The prize fund is worth £50,000. For information on how
to apply, go to
www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk or telephone 020 7340
9650. The closing date for entries is 14 April 2008.
4 March
08
UNLTD SPORT RELIEF AWARDS
Are you an entrepreneurial young person, between the ages of
11-21? Would you like to promote understanding and solve
conflict in your community? Do you have an idea of how to do
this through sport?
UnLtd Sport Relief Awards
provide cash and a package of support to individuals across the
UK with awards of up to £500 (11-16) and between £500 and £5,000
(17-21). We want to help you use your ideas to tackle conflict
and promote understanding in your communities through sports and
leisure activities.
All it takes is one great
idea. So what are you waiting for? This could be your chance to
get your community moving and score some skills on the way. The
type of projects we can support are varied; here are a couple of
ideas: you could engage young people from different backgrounds
in an indoor cricket mini-world cup; you could reduce violence
in your area by getting young people to channel their energies
into football rather than fighting; you could hold a
skateboarding competition for kids that will reduce tensions in
the local area. Use your creativity and come up with your own
solution!
We can support you if: You are
between the ages of 11 and 21. If you are between 11 and 16,
then you will need an advisor to complete the application form
with you. Are residents in the UK and have the potential to
learn from the project.
Are applying on your own or with an informal group.
We can't support:
Political campaigning.
Activities outside the law, against public policy or anything
that
fosters ethnic, religious or commercial disharmony.
Another organisations ongoing operations.
Paying for academic qualifications.
Living expenses.
What to do now...
Speak to a local member of the UnLtd Sport Relief team for more
information on the scheme. They can give you advice on filling
in the application form and can meet with you to talk you
through the application form if you need help with it.
You can also find out more
information about the funding scheme at
www.unltd.org.uk/sportreliefawards
Submit your application form
to the nearest UnLtd office. A member of staff may contact you
with questions about your application. You will receive a final
answer on the success of your application within 6 - 8 weeks. If
your application is successful then you will be contacted by
letter.
Support package:
UnLtd Sport Relief will offer Award Winners a range of support
in addition to your funding, including face to face meetings,
information on other funding sources and practical training in
areas such as conflict resolution.
We would strongly recommend
that you speak to a member of UnLtd Sport Relief staff before
completing an application form. So what are you waiting for? Get
in touch with us today! Call the Sport Relief helpline on 0845
3670770 or write to
sportreliefawards@unltd.org.uk If you live in Northern
Ireland then call 02890 244007
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