Funding News

Co-op Foundation – Youth-led Advocacy to Improve Community Spaces

Grants of up to £35,000 are available to community organisations in England for projects that support the aims of the #iwill campaign by helping young people (age 10-20) have a say in how community spaces that matter to them are managed.
Deadline: 20 September
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Cash4Clubs Offers Small Grants to Local Sports Clubs

Cash4Clubs is a sports funding scheme, giving clubs a unique chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, buy new equipment, gain qualifications and invest in the sustainability of their organisation.
Deadline: 27 September
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Power to Change’s Bright Ideas Fund is open

The fund aims to give community groups the support and tools to start setting up their community business. It will also give groups the early stage finance that is needed to carry out consultation with local people and feasibility studies to develop a community business idea the community wants and needs.
Deadline: 30 September
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Grants available for communities to help people reduce their risk of cancer

Action Hampshire are offering small grants of £50 to £500 for groups and individuals who want to carry out activities in their own community that will raise people’s awareness and knowledge about cancer.
Deadline: 30 Sep, 31 Oct
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The tampon tax community fund supports women and girls of all ages across the UK to build their skills, confidence and self esteem

Charities and community groups can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run projects and services directly benefiting women and girls facing issues such as period poverty, domestic and sexual abuse, mental health and long-term unemployment.
Deadline: 11 Oct
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Ford Southampton community

The income from Ford Southampton Community Fund will be used to support charitable work in the areas of Southampton and Eastleigh. Fords priority is to support schemes focused on disadvantaged young people aimed at providing technical and behavioural training to 11-25 year olds.
Deadline: 11 Oct
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Development grants for organisations supporting carers or the rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders

To undertake a progressive development to improve future resilience. This might be a short piece of work requiring investment over a few months or a more significant programme of work requiring dedicated support for up to 3 years.
Deadline: 22 Oct
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For further information on funding opportunities, consider registering with NCVO’s Funding Central online database. It’s free if your turnover is less than £100,000, and £144 p/a otherwise.