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Keeping you up to date with the latest funding opportunities
Funding Insight
G Insight The weekly funding e-magazine from www.grantsonline.org.uk 2nd September 2019
New Funding Opportunities ................................................... 1
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Power and Accountability (UK) ..................................................... 2 Grants to Enrich the Quality of Life of Sick Children in Hospitals (UK) .................................................. 3 Outdoor Learning Officer Grant Scheme Opens for Applications (UK) .................................................. 3 Genetic Disorders UK: Jeans for Genes 2020 Grants (UK) ................................................................... 4 £250,000 Boost for Broadband in Conference Centres (UK) ................................................................. 5 Applying for the 5G Rural Connected Communities Project (UK) .......................................................... 5 British Science Week Community Grant Scheme Due to Re-Open in September (UK) ........................ 6 Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Sustainable Futures Fund (UK) ...................................................... 7 Funding for Projects That Contribute to the Ongoing Transformation of the Northern Ireland Conflict (UK) 8 Masonic Charitable Foundation Programme to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older People (England and
Wales) ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Masonic Charitable Foundation - Early Years Opportunities Grants Programme (England and Wales)10 Funding Available to Councils to Improve Public Services Using Digital Technology (England) .......... 11 Travel Grants for International School Visits (England) ........................................................................ 12 Funding for International School Exchanges (England) ....................................................................... 13 Funding of up to £25,000 to Encourage Cycling to Work (Scotland) ................................................... 14 School Library Improvement Fund (Scotland) ...................................................................................... 15 Funding for School and Youth Residential Trips (Scotland) ................................................................. 16 Funding for Local Projects and Good Causes (Glasgow) .................................................................... 17 Sustainable Development Fund (Brecon Beacons) ............................................................................. 18 Funding for Children’s Disability Equipment (North East) .................................................................... 19 Grants of Up to £10,000 Available to Organisations Delivering Projects that Support Women and Girls (London)
.............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Grants for Schools and Young People’s Projects (Southwark) ............................................................ 21
Funding Reminders ............................................................... 22
Grants to Cover Running Costs for Small Charities (UK) ..................................................................... 22 Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme (UK) .............................................................................. 23 War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK) ..................................................................................................... 24 National Churches Foundation Grant Reopens for Applications (UK) ................................................. 24 Grants to Support Children’s Health and Education (UK and Ireland) ................................................. 25 Commercialising Quantum Technologies - Apply for Funding (UK) ..................................................... 26 Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK) ........................................................ 27 Funding for Community Based Projects (UK and Overseas) ............................................................... 28 Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) ............. 29 The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland) .................................................................................... 30 Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Develop New Community Energy Business Models (England) 31 Small Grants Available for Community Projects (Scotland) ................................................................. 32
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New Funding Opportunities
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Power and Accountability (UK)
The next closing date for applications to the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Power and
Accountability Fund is 2nd December 2019.
Funding is available from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) to support projects that
challenge how power is concentrated, shared and used and how it is changing through globalisation,
new technology, new channels of communication, extreme inequality and other factors. Specifically, the
Trust wants to support people to create a world in which power is more equally shared, and in which
powerful institutions are responsive and accountable to wider society and aligned with the long-term
public interest.
Applications should address the following:
• Strengthening corporate accountability
• Strengthening democratic accountability
• Encouraging responsible media.
In addition to the specific focus areas above, JRCT is open to occasionally supporting other work that
furthers the vision of this programme, is highly innovative, with the potential to bring about systemic
change and is exceptionally difficult to fund from other sources.
Projects can be UK-based or can be pan-European. Applications aimed at increasing the accountability
of the UK government and other UK bodies for the impact of the policies and practices that they pursue
within global institutions are also considered.
A broad range of organisations and individuals are eligible to apply – check eligibility here.
Recent grants awarded have ranged from £1,000 to £100,000+ including:
• £34,500 to the Bevan Foundation
• £11,000 to the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
• £1,000 to three 4 all theatre
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https://www.jrct.org.uk/power-and-accountability
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Grants to Enrich the Quality of Life of Sick Children in Hospitals (UK)
Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity provides grants of between £100 and £10,000 to registered charitable hospitals and hospices across the UK to enhance and enrich the quality of life of sick children in hospitals. Since 2003, Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity has given over £2 million in grants to 312 projects in 100 different hospitals and hospices, providing life-saving medical equipment, free family accommodation, a range of arts, music and play therapy programmes, sensory equipment and facilities and respite care. Organisations working within hospitals and hospices are eligible to apply where they have a supporting reference from the hospital/hospice itself.
Preference is given to projects conceived by and developed in hospitals and hospices that provide geographically regional health care services to a wide range of children; that are not discriminatory; and that will promote the work of the Charity in their area.
Previous projects supported include:
• Funding to the Demelza Hospice Care for Children in Kent to provide pre and post bereavement music therapy.
• A grant to Lister Hospital to fund a Rhino Sensory Voyager, a piece of machinery that projects coloured images into ceilings and walls, plays sensory music and has fibre optic lights, water bubbles and hand held sensory toys, helping to distract and entertain children treated at the hospital.
The next deadline for applications to the Charity is Friday 18th October 2019.
Useful Links:
Application Guidelines
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https://wallaceandgromitcharity.org/about#grant-making
Outdoor Learning Officer Grant Scheme Opens for Applications (UK)
The Ernest Cook Trust has announced that it is accepting applications for funding through its Outdoor Learning Officer Grant scheme. The Trust believes that inspirational educators and mentors are key to engaging people with the environment.
The scheme provides funding to charities and not for profit organisations that want to employ learning officers/outdoor educators. The Trust will provide up to £15,000 per year (estimated as 50% of a full-time salary including on costs) for up to three years.
Priority will be given to applications from urban and rural deprived areas and applications that include disadvantaged members of society.
The closing date for applications is the 27th September 2019.
Useful Links:
Application Form
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http://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/outdoor-learning-officer/
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Genetic Disorders UK: Jeans for Genes 2020 Grants (UK)
The 2020 Jeans for Genes grant programme is due to re-open for applications on the 1st September
2019. Funds raised on Jeans for Genes Days provide grants to disorder-specific charities and patient
groups to fund projects and services for children affected by genetic disorders. Members of Genetic
Disorders UK's partnership network can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to cover day-to-day support,
equipment, nursing, patient support services and events which bring together affected children and their
families.
Genetic Disorders UK will accept applications from charities and patient groups that support both adults
and children as long as the focus of the grant is on children. Genetic Disorders UK will also accept
applications from special needs organisations such as special schools, playgroups, hospitals and
hospices that provide services to children with a wide range of conditions as long as children affected
by genetic disorders are the main beneficiaries of the project.
Previous organisations supported include:
• The Scottish Huntington's Association for a five-day Summer camp for young people affected
by Huntington's disease.
• Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Support Group to provide families with a DVD with the very latest
information about PCD.
• Dravet Syndrome UK to fund a family weekend away in an environment that is prepared for the
serious medical issues that may arise for affected children and offering a life-line to parents.
Useful Links:
Grant Recipients 2019
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https://www.geneticdisordersuk.org/for-charities-and-patient-groups/grant-programme/
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£250,000 Boost for Broadband in Conference Centres (UK)
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has launched a new competition for conference centres across the UK to apply for funding to improve broadband infrastructure with the aim of hosting more international conferences at UK venues. The £250,000 funding will be awarded to venues across the UK to support the improvement of on-site broadband facilities and help them attract more international business events.
Applications for funding will be open to event venues with conference facilities, including hotels and event centres, that bid for - or plan to bid for - events which attract international delegates.
Exact costs will vary between locations, however the average value per project will be approximately £30 000.
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Friday 27th September 2019.
Useful Links:
Broadband competition: PDF version of application form
Broadband competition: Legal Notices
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/broadband-competition-for-event-venues
Applying for the 5G Rural Connected Communities Project (UK)
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has launched a new £30 million competition to test 5G applications in rural areas, along with plans to improve and extend mobile coverage. The Rural Connected Communities (RCC) competition will fund up to 10 5G research and development projects to run over the course of two years.
These projects will trial innovative use cases and technical solutions to build the business case for investment in rural connectivity and explore the capabilities of 5G to benefit rural communities. They will also help demonstrate demand from a variety of economic sectors and rural communities for 5G technologies.
Connectivity applications are expected to show a combination of societal and economic benefits that will together create a stronger case for investing in the deployment of 5G infrastructure for rural areas.
This competition is open to applications from consortia from across the UK. Consortia are likely to consist of a mixture of organisations including the public, private and third sectors, and academia.
The competition closes midday on the 25th October 2019.
Applicants that have any questions or would like more clarification can check out the Q&A.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/applying-for-the-5g-rural-connected-communities-project
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British Science Week Community Grant Scheme Due to Re-Open in September (UK)
The British Science Week Community Grant Scheme is due to re-open for applications in late
September 2019. The scheme offers £500-£1,000 grants to community groups that run their own
science activities during British Science Week (6-15 March 2020) aimed at audiences who are
traditionally under-represented and currently not engaged in science activity during.
This can include:
• People who are Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME);
• People with low socioeconomic status, including people disadvantaged in terms of education
and income;
• Young people facing adversity, including those not in education, employment or training;
• People with a disability, defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and
long-term effect on someone’s ability to do normal daily activities;
• People living in a remote and rural location, defined as settlements of less than 10,000 people;
• Girls and women.
The deadline for applications will be in mid-November 2019.
Note: community grants cannot be used for events or activities with school groups unless they are a
special needs school. For school activities, the schools themselves, if they meet the eligibility criteria,
should apply for the Kick Start Grants.
For any questions, please contact the British Science Association: [email protected]
Useful Links:
Case studies
Community Grant Guidelines 2019
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https://www.britishscienceweek.org/about-us/grants/bsw-community-grant-scheme/
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Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Sustainable Futures Fund (UK)
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust recognises that climate change caused by human activity is
threatening the well-being of humanity and that the wealthiest countries and individuals are responsible
for a disproportionate share of emissions, whilst the poorest countries and sections of society are the
most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In order to tackle this issue, the Sustainable Futures
fund focuses grant making on:
• Identifying the true costs and risks of resource depletion, climate change and other
environmental problems
• Campaigns, initiatives and work that promote alternatives to consumerism
• Campaigns and movements that give a voice to young activists and marginalised groups on
issues of economic and environmental justice.
Grants are available from a few hundred pounds to over £100,000 and may be single payments or
spread over up to three years. Funding priorities are:
• Better economics – with grants funding work that explores how sustainability rather than
traditional forms of economic growth
• Beyond consumerism – funded work will include that which engages people individually and
collectively in moving culture away from consumerism and towards more sustainable ways of
living
• New Voices – funding for campaigns and movements that enable marginalised groups and
young activists to have a voice in decisions which affect them
The deadline to apply is the 2nd December 2019.
Useful Links:
Apply Online
Back to Table of Contents
https://www.jrct.org.uk/sustainable-future
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Funding for Projects That Contribute to the Ongoing Transformation
of the Northern Ireland Conflict (UK)
Registered, excepted or exempt charities based within any of the four jurisdictions of the UK can apply
for programme or project funding or for unrestricted or core support for work which will contribute to the
ongoing transformation of the Northern Ireland conflict.
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) aims to fund work delivered by organisations, individuals
and charities and grants range from a few hundred pounds to £100,000+ and may be single payments
or spread over up to three years.
JRCT is interested in funding work which:
• Addresses the root causes of violence and injustice, rather than alleviating symptoms
• Cannot be funded from other sources
• Is likely to make a long-term, strategic difference.
Funded projects will address the following priority areas:
• Strengthening human rights and equality
• Supporting inclusive, non-sectarian and participatory politics
• Supporting processes of demilitarisation
• Dealing with the past i.e. work that promotes a shared understanding of the root causes of past
violence, or which encourages government to implement initiatives to address the legacy of
violence at a societal level.
The Trust is particularly interested in receiving applications related to women’s participation in all of
these areas.
In addition to applications from Northern Ireland, it is open to receiving applications from Britain and the
Republic of Ireland for work related to the above areas, and for work with an all-Ireland focus.
Registered, excepted or exempt charities based within any of the four jurisdictions of the UK can apply
for programme or project funding or for unrestricted or core support. Further details on eligibility can be
found here.
Local work will be supported only where it is likely to have a wider impact, for example if it is testing a
model which can then be replicated or is addressing a local issue that has wider social or political
implications.
The next deadline for applications is 12 noon on 2nd December 2019.
Useful Links:
Projects previously funded
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https://www.jrct.org.uk/northern-ireland
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Masonic Charitable Foundation Programme to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older People (England and Wales)
Local and national charities in England and Wales can apply to the Later Life Inclusions grants
programme run by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Later Life Inclusion grants programme is
open to charities working to reduce loneliness and isolation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people
over 50.
Grants can be offered to charities that provide:
• Mental and physical health support
• Gateway and access to service, e.g. transport and technology
• Community based approaches, i.e. volunteering, positive ageing and neighbourhood support
• Advocacy, social and welfare support
The type of activities that could be funded include:
• Support for emotional and psychological planning for later life
• Digital inclusion sessions to enable older people to access services
• Activities and clubs enabling older people to remain active and make friends
• Providing companionship and befriending schemes for periods of transition
• Advice and information on options for those with health conditions
• Carers and respite support
The programme offers both small grants of up to £15,000 to charities with an annual income of up to
£500,000 for projects lasting up to three years; and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities
with an annual income of above £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years.
The next application window for small grants will re-open on the 14th October 2019 until the 3rd January
2020. For large grants the application timeframe will be from the 16th September until the 4th November
2019.
Useful Links:
Eligibility Guidelines: Small Grants
Eligibility Guidelines: Large Grants
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https://mcf.org.uk/apply-later-life/%C2%A0
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Masonic Charitable Foundation - Early Years Opportunities Grants Programme (England and Wales)
Charities in England and Wales can apply for Early Years Opportunities Grants through the Masonic
Charitable Foundation. The Early Years Opportunities programme is open to charities that help
disadvantaged children and young people (up to the age of 25 years) overcome the barriers they face
to achieve the best possible start in life.
Grants can be offered to charities that provide:
• Mental and physical health support
• Learning and development, including language and communication skills, social and emotional
etc.
• Parental support, including whole family approach
• Pastoral and advocacy support
The type of activities that could be funded include:
• Additional educational opportunities such as improving literacy and numeracy
• Individual interventions, i.e. parent education, home visiting or mentoring
• Encouraging healthy behaviours with regards to diet, activity and wellbeing
• Psychological interventions for domestic abuse and behavioural issues etc.
• Provision of vital adaptive technologies and equipment removing barriers
Alternative methods or specialist therapies to help children and young people integrate into the
mainstream education system.
The programme offers both small grants of up to £15,000 to charities with an annual income of up to
£500,000 for projects lasting up to three years; and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities
with an annual income of above £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years.
The next application window for small grants will re-open on the 14th October 2019 until the 3rd January
2020. For large grants the application timeframe will be from the 16th September until the 4th November
2019.
Useful Links:
Eligibility Guidelines: Small Grants
Eligibility Guidelines: Large Grants
Back to Table of Contents
https://mcf.org.uk/apply-early-years/%C2%A0
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Funding Available to Councils to Improve Public Services Using Digital Technology (England)
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is inviting groups of local authorities working
together to apply for grants of up to £350,000 to improve public services through innovative uses of
digital technology.
The funding is being made available through round 2 of the £7.5 million Local Digital Fund.
The type of projects funded could range from making people’s lives easier with more efficient, online
ways to pay for services or get help, to embracing tech to support vulnerable people or making bin
collections, social housing repairs and taxi licensing services more efficient.
Only councils in England are eligible to lead on applications; councils in other parts of the UK are still
eligible to partner on applications.
All project applications will need to include at least 3 partner local authorities that have signed the Local
Digital Declaration.
The closing date for applications is the 16th September 2019.
For questions about an application to the Local Digital Fund, contact the Local Digital team at
Previous projects supported include:
• A grant of £69,300 to Birmingham City Council to investigate how the use of virtual assistants
or chatbots, such as Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri, could improve the provision of care for
people in need.
• A grant of £100,000 to Stockport Local Authority to help frontline children’s services workers
access the information they need to assess what support to offer and judge safeguarding risk
by building a prototype to view the information easily.
Useful Links:
Round 1 Funded Projects
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https://localdigital.gov.uk/fund/applying-to-the-local-digital-fund/
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Travel Grants for International School Visits (England)
Travel grants are now available to enable groups of secondary school pupils to visit a partner school in
any country (Europe, or wider World) for a minimum of four nights. Visits can be used to enhance
curriculum teaching, improve language learning or help build soft skills. Priority is given to applications
that feature young people from disadvantaged backgrounds as visitors or hosts. Offered through a new
£2.5 million Department for Education programme in partnership with the British Council, it is anticipated
that the visits will offer up to 20 students at a time per school a truly intercultural experience. Visits must
be started by 31st May 2020; the last date for applications is 14th February 2020.
Priority will be given to applications that show the school, or the group of students being visited, have
significant levels of disadvantage (e.g., Pupil Premium, Opportunity Area, Index of Multiple Deprivation,
Additional Needs etc) and those who will gain the most from this experience.
The trip must be centred around a visit to a partner school with the two peer groups of young people
engaging on a theme and learning together. Young people are encouraged to stay with host families
where possible.
Grants of up to £11,000 for the EU and wider Europe and up to £16,500 for the rest of the world can
cover international travel for pupils and accompanying teachers, accommodation and subsistence, local
transport and administration costs of up to £500. Grants can cover up to 100% of the total costs of the
visit and it is anticipated that the average visit will comprise up to 20 pupils and 2 to 3 teachers.
Apply at any time before the 14th February 2020.
Useful Links:
Application Guidelines
Application Form
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https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/exchanges
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Funding for International School Exchanges (England)
Schools in England can apply for grants to take pupils aged 11 and above overseas. The funding which is being made available through the British Council’s International Exchanges Programme is aimed at schools with a high proportion of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and with above-average numbers of pupil premium students. Young people are encouraged to stay with host families where possible, giving them the best opportunity to practice their language skills and be fully immersed in another culture.
Funding is available for three different elements:
1. A short teacher pre-visit (to conduct risk assessment and plan the school exchange)
Up to 100% of the total cost. Max grant: £500 (EU and wider Europe); £1000 (Rest of the world)
2. School exchange
Up to 100% of the total cost (families of pupil premium children should not be asked to contribute)
On the basis of 20 pupils and 2 to 3 teachers, minimum 4 nights away.
Max grant: £10,000 (EU and wider Europe); £15,000 (Rest of the world)
Applications may be considered for higher numbers than this depending on particular circumstances (for example if a higher staffing to pupil ratio is required due to the needs of the pupils). Please provide details in your application.
3. Administration and management
Up to 100% of the total cost. Max grant: £500
Overall maximum grant available per school:
For visits to EU and wider Europe: £11,000
For visits in the Rest of the world: £16,500
The grant can be used to cover the following costs:
• travel for pupils and accompanying teachers (*) • accommodation and subsistence for pupils and accompanying teachers (*) • local transport • administration costs
Exchanges programme and visit can take place any time up until 19th April 2020.
Useful Link:
British Council School Exchange Grants 2019 Application
British Council School Exchange Grants 2019 FAQ
British Council School Exchange Grants 2019 Guidelines
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https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/exchanges
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Funding of up to £25,000 to Encourage Cycling to Work (Scotland)
Grants of up to £25,000 are available to businesses and organisations in Scotland to encourage cycling
as a healthy, sustainable and accessible way to commute. The funding is available for capital projects
that encourage staff and visitors to travel by bike.
Common projects include:
• The installation of secure and sheltered cycle parking;
• Upgrades to shower, changing and drying facilities;
• Purchase of office pool bikes;
• The creation of bike maintenance areas.
To apply for funding, a workplace must be registered for the Cycling Friendly Employer Award.
The funding is being made available through the Cycling Scotland’s Cycling Friendly Employer
Development Fund and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The fund is open to workplaces that are working towards achieving or maintaining Cycling Friendly
Employer status.
Useful Links:
Download the Application Pack
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https://www.cycling.scot/our-programmes/cycle-friendly/employer
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School Library Improvement Fund (Scotland)
The Scottish Library and Information Council has announced that the Scottish Library Improvement
Fund (SLIC) has re-opened for applications. School Library Managers in Scottish state schools can
apply for funding to support innovative projects in Scotland’s school libraries.
Previously supported include a teenage sensory reading programme in the Highlands and a mental
health and wellbeing initiative in Clackmannanshire.
There are no minimum or maximum grant amounts but projects must be completed within twelve
months. SLIC accepts up to two applications per local authority.
Every local authority in Scotland has identified a Key Contact for Schools and SLIF applications must
be collaborated with them before submission. It is very important that applications are signed by the
Key Contact.
The deadline for applications is the 30th September 2019. Collaborative bids are welcomed, these may
be from two schools or a school and another organisation e.g. the Scottish Book Trust.
Useful Links:
Approved Projects 2017
School Library Improvement Fund FAQs
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https://scottishlibraries.org/funding/school-library-improvement-fund/
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Funding for School and Youth Residential Trips (Scotland)
Youth Groups, Schools, Colleges, and registered charities in Scotland working with young people aged
8 to 25 years can apply for funding through the Scottish Youth Hostelling Association (SYHA) Explorer
Fund.
The fund aims to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds take part in a school or youth
group residential trip to build confidence, resilience, social and employability skills.
The fund will cover the cost of accommodation as well as the cost of catering, depending on the hostel
and group size.
The closing date for applications is the 27th September 2019 and trips can take place any time until
30th June 2020.
Successful groups will be required to pay a small contribution of £100 per group. This may be waived
depending on the circumstance.
In 2018 the Scottish Youth Hostelling Association funded youth and school groups from across Scotland
including Castlemilk Youth Group, St Andrews Primary School, Be View Resource Centre,
Grangemouth High School, YOMO, The Mungo Foundation, Kingussie High School, PEEK and Moray
Primary School
Useful Links:
Application Form
Guidance Notes
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https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostelling-scotland-explorer-fund/
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Funding for Local Projects and Good Causes (Glasgow)
Glasgow Airports Flight Path Fund provides grants to community groups and charities within close
proximity to the airport for projects that improve opportunities, facilities and services available to local
people. Grants are made for projects falling with three key areas:
• Employment – especially local projects that breakdown barriers to employment through skills
development
• Environment – especially projects that protect and enhance the natural environment
• Education – especially projects designed to bring positive benefits to and change the lives of
people in the local community
Awards can be made for all or part of project costs and are generally not made to cover core or running
costs.
No minimum or maximum grant levels are published, however awards over £5,000 are subject to the
approval of the Managing Director of Glasgow Airport.
The committee meets approximately once every two months and applications must be submitted no
later than three weeks prior to the meeting date.
The 2018 next meeting is on the 10th May 2019, applications must be received three weeks before the
meeting to be considered – apply by 11th October 2019.
Previously supported projects include:
• The Tannahill Centre: £25,000 towards a complete revamp of this Paisley-based community
café and turn it into a learning café for local residents.
• Drumchapel United Free Church: £750 to set up Little Lambs Nursery Group.
Useful Links:
Flight Path Guidelines for Applicants
Application Form
Flight Path Fund Video
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https://www.glasgowairport.com/flight-path-fund/
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Sustainable Development Fund (Brecon Beacons)
The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has been allocated £200,000 for the current financial year
and aims to support projects which improve quality of life for communities in the Park.
The priorities of the scheme for 2018/19 are:
Energy: Grants can support community renewables and energy efficiency or innovative actions to
increase energy efficiency in small businesses.
Business: Start-up grants for small businesses focusing on the natural environment or conserving the
built/cultural heritage of the area, business expansion grants for businesses expanding conservation
work on the natural environment or built/cultural heritage of the area, i.e. job creation,
apprenticeships/traineeships.
Natural and Built Heritage: Grants towards the repair of listed buildings or significant building structures
of a commercial nature in a conservation area and biodiversity projects which increase the connectivity
between wildlife and communities or projects which monitor and record biodiversity across the Park.
Community resilience: Including Rural Transport Solutions.
Health & wellbeing: Community projects focusing on Health and /or integration of excluded groups
within the Park or building long term capacity to enable groups outside the Park boundary to come into
the Park for recreational & health benefits.
Sustainable Development Fund grants can support the cost of materials, hand tools, printing,
contractors costs; project management i.e. staff costs over one or more years and project development
e.g. new action or partnerships, training, pre-project studies.
The majority of grants awarded are for a maximum of £10,000. Applications for smaller projects under
£1,000 are also welcomed. Up to 50% of total eligible project costs may be funded with the remainder
met from elsewhere. The value of volunteer time and donations in kind can be used match funding.
The next closing date is the 30th October 2019.
Useful Link:
Application Guidelines
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http://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/communities/sustainability-2/substainable-development-fund/sdf-
application-deadlines/
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Funding for Children’s Disability Equipment (North East)
The Sunshine Fund has announced that the next closing date for applications is the 25th October 2019.
Individuals and organisations in the North East of England can apply to the fund for equipment that will
help disabled children.
This can include:
• Trikes
• IT equipment
• Wheelchairs
• Profiling beds
• Specialised seating
• Sensory equipment
• Hydrotherapy equipment.
Applications are open to both individuals and organisations.
To qualify:
• The application must relate to a person aged 18 or under.
• The application is made by an individual child/siblings with disabilities or an organisation that
supports children with disabilities.
• Have not applied in the last 12 months.
• Live in the following areas: Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham.
Useful Links:
Download an application pack
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https://thesunshinefund.org/apply/
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Grants of Up to £10,000 Available to Organisations Delivering Projects that Support Women and Girls (London)
The London Community Foundation has announced that grants of up to £10,000 are available to
charities and community organisations delivering projects that support women and girls to build skills
and confidence, improve their health and wellbeing, and build social networks.
The funding is being made available through the Tampon Tax Community Fund in London. The Tampon
Tax Fund allocates funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives
of disadvantaged women and girls.
The fund is open to applications from organisations operating in any London Borough with the exception
of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham or the City of London. This is because East End Community
Foundation are accepting applications from organisations working within those boroughs and groups
should apply through them.
Priority will be given to:
• A project that has been established by women or girls and/or is led and staffed by women and
girls
• A project that has been established with the key aim of working with women and girls only
• Grassroots organisations offering localised support to women and girls
• Organisations working with women or girls with multiple disadvantages
• User led organisations that have a clear understanding of the women and girls they are
supporting
• Sustainable projects that provide long-term solutions to women or girls they are helping
The closing date for applications is 12pm on the 11th October 2019.
If potential applicants have any questions or would like to discuss any element of the fund or their
application, please contact the Foundation on 020 7582 5117 or at [email protected]
Useful Links:
Tampon Tax Community Fund Guidelines
Guidance for Online Application Form
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https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/tampon-tax-community-fund
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Grants for Schools and Young People’s Projects (Southwark)
Schools and organisations working with schools and colleges in the London Borough of Southwark
have until the 15th November 2019 to apply for a grant from the Newcomen Collet Foundation.
Priority is given to:
• Assisting schools and other groups to purchase equipment for the benefit of children;
• Supporting extra curricula activities (e.g. school trips, after school clubs, holiday clubs,
uniformed organisations) for children and young people;
• Assisting organisations which provide educational opportunities to schools and colleges in the
Borough of Southwark (e.g. visiting theatre companies and musicians). It is unlikely that they
will provide 100% of funding so applicants should also have additional funding options in place.
The Foundation will usually visit organisations to ensure that the scheme is viable. However, with only
£100,000 a year to give in grants, it is unlikely that the Foundation will ever fully support a project, and
involvement of other grant-giving bodies is usually needed.
Useful Links:
Apply Online
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http://www.newcomencollett.org.uk/organisations.html
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Funding Reminders
Grants to Cover Running Costs for Small Charities (UK)
The Marsh Christian Trust was founded in 1981 with the sum of £75,000 by its current Chairman, Mr
Brian Marsh OBE. His aim was to create a sustainable way to give something back to society by
supporting organisations and people who are making a difference.
The Trust supports around 300 charities every year and focuses on providing funding which could help
small organisations pay for various running costs, such as volunteer expenses, training days, equipment
maintenance and other core outgoings. The Trust aims to build long-standing relationships with
successful applicants and, subject to an annual review, continue its support over time.
Applicants must be a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. This does not include Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Charities will be working in the areas of:
• Arts and heritage
• Social welfare
• Environmental causes and animal welfare
• Education and training
• Healthcare
Charities must have been established for more than one financial year and able to provide a full set of
their most recent Annual Report and Accounts, or the equivalent financial information if their annual
income is under £25,000.
Grants are unrestricted and range from £300 to £2,000 with new applications at the lower end of this
scale.
Applications are considered on the basis of the organisation’s financial position, performance against
charitable aims and objectives and the ratio of voluntary income against fundraising expenses.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Examples of the support given include:
• Core costs for Compaid, a digital skills centre in Kent that supports people with disabilities and
sensory impairments
• Glassdoor, an organisation that offers shelter to the homeless in London.
More information on the Trust and projects supported can be found in the Annual Review 2017-18
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https://www.marshchristiantrust.org/grants/
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Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme (UK)
The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme offers grants of up to £1,000 to schools in the UK to
set up Breakfast clubs for those children in most need.
To qualify for the programme:
The breakfast club must be based in a school in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland;
A limited number of grants are available so priority will be given to schools that have either:
35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding and / or eligible for free school meals.
or
Schools that are based in an area which is classified as falling in the 10% of most deprived areas
according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Schools can find out if this applies to their school by
following the instructions which you can find here.
Additionally, if your school has received breakfast club funding from Gregg’s or Magic Breakfast within
the current academic year, your club will not be considered a priority for support.
Only one grant per school in each academic year is available.
There are no closing dates and applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis.
For any queries please contact Forever Manchester on 0044 161 214 0940 or e-mail
Useful Links:
Online Application Form
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https://forevermanchester.com/kelloggs-breakfast-club-programme/
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War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)
The War Memorials Trust is providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war
memorials in England.
These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The
grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the decay
of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for up to a maximum of 75% of eligible
costs, with a maximum grant of £30,000.
The fund is open to anyone to apply; individuals or organisations, including councils.
The next closing date for applications is the 30th November 2019.
Useful Links:
Frequently Asked Questions
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http://www.warmemorials.org/grants/
National Churches Foundation Grant Reopens for Applications (UK)
Churches across the UK can apply for grants of between £500 and £3,000 towards the cost of urgent
maintenance works and small repairs through the National Churches Trust Foundation Grant
Programme.
The Foundation Grant Programme can, for a limited time only, award grants of up to £10,000 towards
urgent maintenance works and small investigative works costing up to £20,000 and will cover no more
that 50% of costs.
Applications are accepted from listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination,
but particularly from those in priority areas i.e. North East England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The next deadline is the 26th September 2019.
Useful Links:
Guidance Notes
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https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/foundationgrants
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Grants to Support Children’s Health and Education (UK and Ireland)
The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is the 8th October
2019. The Foundation distributes a total of around £200,000 per quarter.
Grants of up to £30,000 are available per year for up to two years to registered charities for projects
that improve education and health for young people in three key areas:
• Children and young people with disabilities
• Children and young people who are sick in hospital
• Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care)
The Foundation is a small charity and generally will not make awards of over £30,000 (per year).
Funding can be requested for one-off projects or for up to 2 years work.
Applications from schools and hospitals are welcomed as long as they are made through an appropriate
registered charity.
If favoured, grant applications for up to £5,000 can be approved by the Director, up to £10,000 can be
approved by the Grants Committee, and applications for more than £10,000 are recommended to the
Trustees for final approval.
Additional Information:
Application Guidelines
Previous Grants Awarded
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https://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf-central-grants/
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Commercialising Quantum Technologies - Apply for Funding (UK)
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £33 million to work with others on developing new products
and services that exploit quantum technologies.
Projects must aim to speed up commercialisation of second-generation quantum technologies and
should address at least 1 of the following areas:
• connectivity and techniques for securing data in storage and in flight;
• situational awareness including autonomous systems; sensors and detectors for the built
environment, transport and infrastructure; imaging and sensing of things currently invisible;
• transformational computing to solve currently unmanageable problems.
The competition has 2 strands:
• up to £27 million is available for consortia undertaking large research projects
• up to £6 million is available for projects with costs of less than £500,000 that can be undertaken
by companies working alone or with partners
The competition opens on 5th August 2019, and the deadline for applications is at midday on 30th
October 2019.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commercialising-quantum-technologies-apply-for-funding
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Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK)
The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies has announced the next closing date for applications
is the 1st November 2019.
The Society makes grants to schools to help promote Latin and Roman studies. Most of the grants are
awarded for the purchase of textbooks and other books on Roman topics. The Committee also makes
awards to groups and schools and museums organising lectures or study days on Roman themes, and
money has recently been made available for archaeology fieldwork bursaries.
Schools that have recently been awarded funding include:
• Hereford Cathedral School that received funding to run weekly Latin masterclasses;
• A grant from the Roman Society enabled Feniton C of E Primary School to buy books and extra
resources to help their pupils have fun learning;
• A grant from the Roman Society enabled thirty pupils in Year 9 at Ysgol Brynhyfryd to study
Classical Civilisation GCSE;
• The Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School Robert which received a grant to help Year 4 pupils
study aspects of the Roman invasion and its impact.
Applications from schools planning to start courses in Latin are particularly welcome. Grants usually
range from £50 to £600.
Useful Links:
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https://www.romansociety.org/Grants-Prizes/Grants-for-Schools
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Funding for Community Based Projects (UK and Overseas)
The Hilden Charitable Fund awards grants of an average of £5,000 to causes working at community
level in the UK and developing countries which are less likely to be able to raise funds from public
subscriptions.
Current UK funding priorities are: Homelessness, Penal Affairs, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and
Community Based initiatives for Disadvantaged Young People Aged 16 to 25 (to fund programmes that
are helping these young people in the job market, with advice, training, volunteering and work
placement schemes).
Overseas, Hilden concentrates on projects in developing countries working on community development,
education, and health and particularly welcomes those that address the needs and potential of girls and
women.
Only applications submitted on the form supplied on the website will be considered.
Hilden accepts applications at any time but the closing date for applications to be considered at the
Autumn meeting of Trustees is the 12th September 2019.
Projects funded in 2018 included:
• Community based initiatives for disadvantaged young people (aged 16-25) such as The
Furniture Recycling Project, Gloucestershire and Watford Citizens Advice Bureau for their
apprentice scheme
• Projects helping destitute refuges such as Azadi Trust Birmingham and the Destitution Project
Bolton
Useful Links:
Apply Online
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http://www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk/
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Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements (England, Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland)
The Theatres Trust's Theatre Improvement Scheme awards capital funding as grants of up to £20,000.
The Trust works in association with the Wolfson Foundation and each year funds projects with a specific
theme – in 2019 the theme is to reduce their environmental impact. From sedum roofs to new windows,
building management systems to more efficient water heaters, funding will be given to projects that
demonstrate how a small intervention can have a big impact.
Theatres and projects of all sizes are eligible as long as they can demonstrate excellence in the pursuit
of becoming an accessible theatre. Applicants must also:
• Own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than 15 years on buildings in
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Run a year-round programme of live performance, of no less than 30 performances a year
• Have a bona fide UK charitable or not-for-profit legal structure and be able to provide certified
or audited accounts for at least two years.
• Operate theatres that achieve excellence through their producing and programming or
architectural significance
Early stage pre-application conversations are encouraged. Application forms should be downloaded
from the website and emailed to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is the 13th September 2019.
Useful Documents:
Terms and Conditions
Application Form
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http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/grants-funding/theatre-improvement-scheme
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The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland)
Cathedrals, choral foundations, parish churches, choir schools and other relevant institutions which
promote and maintain to a high standard the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in
Wales and the Church of Ireland have until the 28th February 2020 to apply for funding from the Ouseley
trust.
Grants are available in the following areas:
• Courses for individuals or groups
• Endowment grants for scholarships or bursaries
• Fees for individual choristers having places at recognised choir schools
• Purchase of liturgical music
• Other projects (e.g. outreach) of an innovative kind that are likely to further the object of the
Trust in a direct and effective way. In very exceptional circumstances, these may include music
commissions.
No maximum grants size is specified.
http://www.ouseleytrust.org.uk/
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Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Develop New Community
Energy Business Models (England)
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has announced that Round 2 of its Next Generation Fund
has opened for applications. Through this fund, established and experienced community energy
businesses in England have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £100,000 and expert advice to
develop local innovative business models in areas such as for example time-of-use tariffs, electric-car
charging or battery storage; etc.
Next Generation is designed to stimulate innovation in the community business sector and will be open
to a wide range of proposals.
The Next Generation innovation fund offers 3 elements of support for successful applicants:
1. Research and development support- The opportunity for successful applicants to work in
partnership with the Next Generation consortium and others to develop their ideas into a
business plan for an innovative community energy business.
2. Grant funding- If a strong concept, delivery plan and budget can be demonstrated in the R&D
stage there is the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £100,000 to help you deliver a new
community energy business model.
3. Learning and peer networking - The opportunity to be part of a peer network which facilitates
learning and dissemination between the groups and the wider energy sector to help the sector
to move beyond the traditional subsidy-supported approach as the Feed in tariff is no longer
available and the sector needs to find new models in order to continue developing.
To apply to this fund, applicants must submit an Expression of Interest form. In the Expression of Interest
form, applicants are required to describe their achievements and projects to date and the experience,
skills and assets they have at their disposal. They will also be asked to describe their idea for an
innovative community energy business model in their area.
Shortlisted groups will need to attend an interview in October 2019 (date to be confirmed). The selected
groups will move on to the Research and Development phase.
In this round the CSE is looking to support five community energy businesses.
The closing date for applications is the 15th September 2019.
Useful Links:
Application Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Round 1 Winners
Expression of Interest Form
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https://www.next-generation.org.uk/
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Small Grants Available for Community Projects (Scotland)
The Scotmid Co-operative is offering small grants of up to £500 to assist and support community
projects and initiatives throughout Scotland.
Last year Scotmid awarded grants totaling £235,000 to organisations ranging from parent and toddler
groups to national campaigns. Funding is concentrated on the areas of:
• Children/Youth
• Health & Wellbeing
• Fair Trade
• Social Inclusion
• Arts & Culture
• Environment
• 65+ Groups (age)
• Active Lifestyles
• Community Group
• Co-operative
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be a group or individual acting for the wider benefit of the
local Community; and live within the geographic boundaries of one of Scotmid Regional Committees.
Schools are also eligible to apply for activities that are not part of their statutory responsibilities. This
could for example include funding for a breakfast club.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
Useful Links:
Apply Online
Application Guidelines
https://www.scotmid.coop/community-and-charity/supporting-local-communities/community-
grant/%20%C2%A0%C2%A0
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