Covid 19 related funding opportunities…

Funding opportunities are listed below, they are grouped depending on which newsletter they were published in. If you would like to receive funding opportunities directly to your inbox you can subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Edition 18 – Wednesday 29 July

Police and Crime Commissioner
The Police and Crime commissioner have launched their Covid-19 Keeping Communities Safer Fund. If you or someone you know has got a great idea to help your local community for £500 or less you can ask the Police and Crime Commissioner now.
Apply here

Hope Beyond grants programme
Up to £50,000 for churches and Christian charities working on projects tackling issues of loneliness and isolation, growing community resilience, promotion of mental health, or developing technological capabilities/online support. This could include enabling improved accessibility to buildings/activities and measures to ensure buildings are Covid-19 safe.
Apply here

Secure Communities Scheme
During the current national situation, Burg-Wächter is offering free security kits for community properties, equipment or outdoor areas that need extra security at this time and have limited funds to meet these needs.
Apply here

To Absent Friends
A small grants fund has been set up to support organisations to put on remembrance events as part of this year’s To Absent Friends festival. (1-7 November 2020.)
Apply here

Wiggly Wigglers
£200 grants available for small wildlife charity or wildlife volunteer group that is struggling due to Covid 19.
Apply here

UK Community Foundations
UKCF is making a new infrastructure fund available for organisations that can help even more BAME-led organisations to apply for National Emergencies Trust grants through their local Community Foundations. An initial £250,000 has been allocated for this purpose, with more funds anticipated on a rolling basis.
More information here

The National Lottery Heritage Fund
£50million fund to support the heritage sector as an immediate response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Grants of between £3,000 and £50,000 are available to organisations which have received funding in the past or are a current grantee.
Apply here

Art Fund
Grants to help museums, galleries and cultural organisations respond to immediate challenges connected to the crisis and offer support to adapt and reimagine ways of working for the future; £10k to £50k. Round 2 – deadline is 17 August.
Apply here

Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme
Grants up to £100,000 to community organisations in England who are facing financial difficulties caused by Covid-19. The scheme is aimed at organisations delivering services in their local community to support people who are at high risk from Covid-19, with an emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)-led or BAME-supporting businesses. Application open 4 August 10:00 – 13:00.
More information here

Clinks – looking towards recovery
Phase two – looking towards recovery and a ‘new normal’. Invitation for applications from any voluntary organisation working in the criminal justice system with an annual income of less than £500,000, whether or not you have previously applied for this funding. Re-submission of the same application will not be accepted. Deadline 17 August.
Apply here

Emergency Surplus Food Grant: phase 2
Providing funding opportunities for small surplus food redistributors is open for applications. Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are open to micro-to-small sized not for profit operations that currently operate food redistribution activity. Deadline 28 August, 13:00.
Apply here

The National Lottery Community Fund
They have launched a £200m fund for organisations in England. There’ll be distributing the Government funding alongside National Lottery funding, to support organisations to continue to deliver services to people and communities affected by Covid-19. Deadline 12 noon on 17 August.
Apply here

BBC Children in Need
Will match the £10m donation pledge over 10 years made by Stormzy to help tackle racial inequality in the UK. It will create a new funding programme “to support young Black talent to achieve their full potential.
More information here

Groundwork
The Comic Relief Covid-19 Community Fund will provide grants of £4,000 to English grass roots organisations in order for them to respond to the current crisis and recover through enhanced Capacity building grants of £1000.
More information here

The Fore
In Autumn 2020, The Fore’s RAFT Transition Fund is offering unrestricted grants of up to £15,000 to help fantastic small charities and social enterprises plan for the longer term and gain a stronger footing in a post-Covid-19 world.
Apply here

Homeless Link
Currently accepting applications to the Covid-19 Homelessness Response Fund to provide emergency funding during the pandemic. Round 2: A second tranche of £5.5 million was announced on 13 July 2020, and is currently open for applications.
Apply here

Emergency Grassroots Music Venues Fund
Between £1,000 – £80,000 grants to help grassroots music venues in England that are struggling to survive as a result of the Covid-19.
Apply here

Edition 17 – Wednesday 15 July

Social Enterprise Support Fund
Providing grants of between £10,000 and £300,000 to help social enterprises during Covid-19.
The Social Enterprise Support Fund is aimed at social enterprises supporting people at high health risk from Covid-19, and those supporting people facing increased social and economic challenges as a result of Covid-19. They are particularly encouraging applications from enterprises led by those with direct lived experience of the social issues they are trying to solve.

The first round is now live and will close for new applications and submissions on Monday 20th July at the very latest, but may close earlier if the maximum applications for each round are reached. We therefore strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. There will be another opportunity to apply over the next three months, reopening in August.
Apply here

Inspiring Futures
This programme is being funded by £3m from both BBC Children in Need and the Youth Futures Foundation, and will offer grants of up to £80,000 over the next 18 months. The funding is open to UK charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations that support children and young people (between ages 10 & 24) to develop skills, gain experience and, ultimately, find employment. The funders said they wanted to encourage applications from organisations working with black, Asian and minority ethnic children and young people. Applications will close at 11:30am on 31 July.
Apply here

The Family Fund Trust for families with severely disabled children
The Family Fund helps families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child (under 18) and need support with essential items. You can apply to Family Fund subject to a number of criteria which include that you are the parent or carer of a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under and that you have evidence of entitlement to a welfare benefit. You can apply for your own family, or on behalf of a family.
Apply here

Daily Mirror – Pride Of Britain
Fifty projects – £1,000 grant and 20 projects £2,500 to help them get back on their feet as we all adapt to a ‘new-normal’. Deadline Friday 31 Jul 20.
Apply here

Comic Relief Change Makers
Children Survive & Thrive. Gender Justice, Homelessness, Migration Global Mental Health. Open 13 Jul – closes 28 Aug. Funding 3 to 5 years, from £150k to £600k.
Apply here

Baring Foundation
£1 million Strengthening Civil Society Programme, which supports civil society to use the law to achieve social change; 3 new funding streams to support our grantholders and broader civil society to tackle the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apply here

Sky Badger – Disability
If you’re working in disability, Sky Badger has lots of great resources, including categorised funder lists.
Apply here

SSE Trade Back Grants
Match ‘pound-for-pound’ an increase in income from trading above Covid period levels. Two parts: small grant to kick-start recovery efforts, plus an incentivised grant to accelerate growth by rewarding an increase in income from trading.
Apply here

2021 GSK Impact Awards
Applications are now open for the 2021 GSK IMPACT Awards, which provide core funding and free training for charities that are working to improve people’s health in the UK. Up to 20 awards will be made, ranging from £3,000 to £40,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £9,500. Organisations will also have a film made, receive help with press and publicity, and be given a set of promotional materials. Closing date: 14th September
Apply here

AB Charitable Trust
AB Charitable Trust supports charities that defend human rights and promote respect for vulnerable individuals whatever their circumstances. The Trust is particularly interested in charities that work with marginalised and excluded people in society, with a focus on: migrants, refugees and asylum seekers prisoners and penal reform human rights, particularly access to justice. Deadline is 31 July.
Apply here

Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants
The Arts Council will reopen applications for National Lottery Project Grants on 22 July; £60m until April 21.
Apply here

Comic Relief – BAME
New £3.4m fund to provide support to hundreds of small Black, Asian, and minority ethnic focused projects across the UK
Apply here

Julia and Hans Rausing Trust
The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust has launched a new ‘Charity Survival Fund’. A total of £10 million will be made available to support charities in the UK, specifically focusing on small and medium size charities. The aim is to provide core funding to help charities overcome the impact of Covid-19, offsetting lost income. Deadline for applications is 27 July.
Apply here

Quartet Community Foundation – Recovery Fund
Not for Hampshire, but relevant for orgs working in Dorset. New Covid-19 recovery funding programme. Voluntary and community organisations working with disadvantaged communities in the West of England. No closing date. Up to £10,000, including core costs and adapting to restrictions
Apply here

TWA Digitisation Grant
This year offering three primary grants of equal value in order to provide as many organisations an opportunity to digitise their heritage collections.
Apply here

TDS Charitable Foundation
The TDS Charitable Foundation is looking to support projects which focus on one of the following themes:
Promoting knowledge of landlords’ obligations.
Promoting knowledge of tenants’ rights & responsibilities.
The maximum grant available is £10,000 and the deadline for applications is 25 September 2020.
Apply here

Can you help more BAME-led organisations to access Covid-19 crisis funds?
UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is making a new infrastructure fund available for organisations that can help more BAME-led organisations to apply for National Emergencies Trust (NET) grants through their local Community Foundations. An initial £250,000 has been allocated for this purpose, with more funds anticipated on a rolling basis.

UKCF is seeking applications from BAME-led infrastructure organisations to access the new fund. Grants between £5,000 – £20,000 over a maximum of three months are available.

Applications will be considered by an independent panel every week and awards made as quickly as possible thereafter.
More information here

Centre for Social Justice Awards
High profile award ceremony that honours the best grassroot, poverty-fighting charities and social enterprises across Britain; 4 winners will receive a £10,000 grant and be profiled in front of hundreds of leading figures. Applications open: 6 Jul – 11 Oct 20.
Apply here

Youth Music Incubator Fund
£2m Incubator Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 over 2 years to music industry employers to support the career development of young creatives aged 18-25.
Apply here

The Shipwrecked Mariner’s Society
£1 million Covid – 19 Response Fund to provide financial support to UK merchant seafarers and fishers.
Apply here

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Grants of up to £10,000 for WCMT Fellows’ Covid-19 related activities.
Apply here

Edition 16 – Wednesday 8 July

Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation
Grants are available to registered charities, both local and national, that are working for the relief of poverty, distress and sickness and the advancement of education, religion and charitable purposes which benefit communities in Dorset and West Hampshire. Generally £2,000 to £10,000. No website, contact the trust for more information 01305 251333 or Email

Debt advice providers
Open At last – information about this funding on the MAPs website! The Treasury announced a £37.8 million support package for debt advice providers, and are holding early engagement activity.
More information here

To be eligible for funding, you must:

• Hold relevant FCA authorisations
• Provide free to customer debt advice
• Hold a MaPS accredited quality standard or relevant FCA authorisation
• Meet existing debt technical supervision requirements.

They mention a webinar being held of 17th July, but I’m unable to find any further reference to this.

Frugi’s Happy Childhood Fund
Grants are available for small UK charities for projects which support children living in poverty. No grant amount specified.
Apply here

Four Lanes Trust (Basingstoke)
Grants are available for local voluntary and community groups undertaking projects in the arts, social and community action and education that will benefit Basingstoke residents. Grants of between £500 and £1,000 are normally awarded; however, larger grants are considered from time to time.
Apply here

Greenham Trust – Community Grant Awards
Grants are available for charities and not-for-profit organisations undertaking charitable activities that benefit communities in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. The average grant size awarded is £1,750. The maximum grant awarded is £30,000. Applications are unlikely to get 100% funding.
Apply here

Hendy Foundation
Grants are available for local projects and groups which are making a difference to people’s lives in the areas in which Hendy Group dealerships are located in the South of England. Grants of £500 to £,5000 are available.
Apply here

Listeners Trust
One-off grants are available for not-for-profit organisations undertaking Christian projects in the City of Southampton and the county of Hampshire. The pattern of grants shows £830 as average, with occasional larger sums. The Trustees are keen to support one or two projects with larger sums. Such awards are intended to make a crucial difference to the projects.
Apply here

New Forest LEADER Programme
Funding Body: DEFRA. Financial assistance is available for farmers, foresters, rural businesses, social enterprises and community organisations based in the New Forest LEADER Programme area. Grants of £2,500 to £50,000. All grant recipients must provide their own ‘match-funding’ contribution – from 20% to 60% of the project cost.
Apply here

Radian – Community Grants
Grants are available to local voluntary and community groups for not-for-profit community service projects that meet the needs of Radian residents and the wider community. Grants of up to £1,500 are available per group per year. Larger grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Apply here

Kick-starting Tourism Package
The government has announced a new £10 million “Kick-starting Tourism” Package. The package will give small businesses in tourist destinations grants of up to £5,000 to help them adapt following the Covid-19 pandemic. We don’t have any further details, but the announcement can be found here

Fund Anchor Foundation
The Anchor Foundation supports Christian charities concerned with social inclusion particularly through ministries of healing and the arts. Deadline is 31 July.
Apply here

Eastleigh Borough Council – Small Grants Scheme for Sports Clubs
Grants are available to local sports clubs for projects that make a difference to the local community, and for individuals who show extreme sporting potential. Grants of between £50 and £250 per group or individual are available.
Apply here

Ford Britain Trust
Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and schools for projects that benefit local communities in Great Britain with preference given to Essex, including East London, Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, Liverpool, and Bridgend (South Wales). Small Grants of between £1 and £250, and large Grants of between £251 and £3,000.
Apply here

Hampshire County Councillor Grants
One-off grants are available to local voluntary and community groups for projects that will benefit local residents throughout Hampshire. Funding can assist with a wide range of groups and activities. One-off grants of between £100 and £10,000 are available.
Apply here

Henry Smith Charity – County Grants
Grants are available to small not-for-profit organisations and registered charities for projects involved with health and social welfare in the counties of Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Suffolk, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex. One-year grants of between £500 and £10,000 and grants of up to £20,000 spread over either two or three years are available.
Apply here

Loddon and Test LEADER Programme
Funding Body: DEFRA. Financial assistance is available for farmers, foresters, rural businesses, social enterprises and community organisations based in the Loddon and Test LEADER Programme area. Grants are available for between £2,500 and £25,000.
Apply here

New Forest Trust – Love the Forest Grants
Grants are available to promote the conservation, protection, understanding and improvement of the New Forest. Grants of between £50 and £5,000 are available for up to 100% of project costs.
Apply here

North Wessex Downs Sustainable Development Fund
Funding Body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Grants are available for innovative, sustainable projects that bring environmental, social and economic benefits to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The average grant is between £1,000 and £3,000. Larger grants may be considered at the discretion of the Panel.
Apply here

Test Valley Borough Council – Community Asset Fund
Grants are available to assist with the construction, renovation or alteration of local community buildings and play and recreation equipment in Test Valley. Funding is also available for local public art projects. Grants are available for up to 50% of the total cost of a project, with contributions from £2,000 up to a maximum of £25,000.
Apply here

SC Johnson Company
Grants are available for local charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs undertaking projects in the areas of community and economic development, education, environment and sustainability, social services, health and wellness and arts, culture and humanities. All grants are considered on a case by case basis, and as such there is no minimum or maximum value.
Apply here

UK Government – Homelessness
£105m fund. To help rough sleepers secure their own tenancies as well as provide short-term housing
Apply here

Covid Summer Food Fund
To support children over the summer holiday period who usually receive free school meals. Through the Fund, schools can offer £90 voucher to cover the six-week holiday period, or £105 if the holiday lasts seven full weeks.
Apply here

DM Thomas Foundation for Young People
Provides funding for organisations which work to improve the lives of children and young people, focussing on CYP with disabilities; who are sick in hospital; who are life limited; or struggling with mental health. Deadline for this round is 22 July.
Apply here

Fareham Borough Council – Community Grants Programme
One-off grants are available to local voluntary groups, clubs and organisations for projects in Fareham that benefit the community. Groups can apply for any amount, but groups seeking more than £5,000 are expected to contribute at least the same amount of money to the project from other sources.
Apply here

Gerald Micklem Charitable Trust
Grants are available to UK registered charities for charitable activity that falls within the Trust’s current funding priorities, either nationally or specifically in Hampshire or West Sussex. Although the Trust does not specify a typical grant size, the majority of grants are between £5,000 and £7,000.
Apply here

John Coates Charitable Trust
Grants are available for UK registered charities and general charitable projects that address the categories supported by the Trust and take place in London, Cambridge or surrounding area, Hampshire, North West Norfolk, North Devon, Surrey and West Sussex. Generallly grants are awarded for one year. They are unrestricted and range from £5,000 to £10,000.
Apply here

Miss Pannett Charitable Trust
Grants for UK charities working in medical care and support activities predominantly in East Sussex. Funding is provided at the discretion of the Trustees, however the annual income of the Trust is usually below £10,000. No website, for further details contact the Trust 01435 810 443 or Email

Radcliffe Trust
Classical music performance and training, especially for those with special needs, youth orchestras and at secondary and higher levels. Heritage & Crafts that underpin the UK’s heritage and crafts sector. Deadline for both strands is 31st July
Apply here

Radian – Life Improvement Grants
Grants are available to residents for projects that will make a real difference to communities in the Radian Group area which covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey, Sussex, and Wiltshire. The average grant awarded is £2,500.
Apply here

New Forest National Park – Sustainable Communities Fund
Grants are available for organisations, community groups from the public and voluntary sector and individuals to support projects that promote sustainable living and working within the New Forest National Park. Grants of up to £2,000 can support 100% of project costs.
Apply here

The Steel Charitable Trust
The five current funding priorities are: Arts & heritage; Education; Environment, Health; and Social/economic disadvantage
Apply here

Rushmoor Borough Council – Community Grants
Grants are available to voluntary, community, arts and youth groups to provide projects for the benefit of local people in Rushmoor. Grants of between £50 and £1,500 are available.
Apply here

Theatres Trust
Has adapted its London Small Theatres Grants Scheme, plus other support.
Apply here

Edition 15 – Wednesday 1 July

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation
The Community Foundation still has 3 ‘pots’ of funding available for between £1,000 and £10,000. They are particularly encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) communities, but also welcome applications from other organisations.
Apply here

Aviva Community Fund
Now re-opened. Projects that enable causes to adapt or continue their vital services by covering core running costs. Closes 28th July.
Apply here

Stop Loan Sharks Community Fund
Open again for bids from charities, voluntary organisations and community groups involved in activities that have a positive impact on their communities. The Fund is made up of money seized from convicted loan sharks. Grants up to £5,000.
Apply here

Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
Normal grant making suspended. Instead, inviting emergency applications from charities which the Trust has previously supported.
Apply here

See, Hear, Respond
Update on this programme … Barnardo’s have had a large volume of interest from organisations wanting to partner with them and have therefore extended the date for submitting an expression of interest to 10th July 2020. Contact the regional co-ordinator for an initial discussion.
More information here

Equine Rescues Emergency Fund
UK equine welfare organisations with income under £500,000. Organisations for whom the rescue and rehoming of equines is the primary focus are eligible to apply for grants of up to £5,000, with Petplan expecting the average grant to be around £2,500. The fund is to make up for the loss of income experienced. Closes 24 July.
Apply here

Brighter Life Community Programme
Support focused on health, but arts, culture and education projects also supported. During the Covid-19 crisis they have made additional funding available to support Hampshire based charities, where the charity itself or its beneficiaries have been impacted by the crisis. To apply for funding, read the Terms of Reference and submit an application.

Racing Welfare
Streamlined application for Covid-19 Hardship Grants for anyone working in the British horseracing and breeding industry. Immediate basic needs, such as food, electricity and heating; fortnightly amounts of £150 for single applicants and £210 for families.
Apply here

Wesleyan Foundation
Registered charities, constituted voluntary and community groups, and social enterprises with, income under £500,000. Grants of £2,000 to £10,000 to help the most disadvantaged and vulnerable. No closing date.
Apply here

Funding for debt advice providers
We’ve mentioned this in the last couple of newsletters, but there’s STILL no information on the website. If you are hoping to access this funding, I suggest you contact MAPS to find out what is happening. Pester power! The Treasury has announced a £37.8 million support package for debt advice providers. The Money and Pensions Service will oversee the allocation of the funds and will set out the process for allocating funds in the coming weeks at
More information here

Hymans Robertson Foundation
Hardship fund launched to give additional funding to organisations already supported by this funder.
Apply here

The lovely folks at Basingstoke Voluntary Action (BVA) have created a very helpful funding bulletin which you can see here
They will also provide Hampshire VCOs with a free tailored funding search to help you find suitable grants for your organisation or project.  This service is provided free of charge by Basingstoke Voluntary Action on behalf of the Hampshire CVS Network. To find out more visit Funding Finder
(If you remember, please mention that you saw it advertised in this newsletter – thanks).

Edition 14 – Wednesday 24 June

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities encouraged to apply for funding
Hampshire and IOW Community Foundation is encouraging charities and groups who serve the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to apply for funding. If you are part of a BAME organisation looking for funding, we encourage you to apply. Please spread the word.
Apply here

Art Fund
Grants to help museums, galleries and cultural organisations respond to immediate challenges connected to the crisis and offer support to adapt and reimagine ways of working for the future; £10k to £50k. Three rounds, Round 1 closes 6 July
Apply here

Police and Crime Commissioner
Grants up to £10,000 to address emerging issues and the impact of the pandemic for victims of crime, those individuals who cause harm and the most vulnerable in communities in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton.
Apply here

Sport England Open Call
Solutions to tackle inequalities that can help break down barriers to activity. Successful applicants will be supported with a combination of advice, further training, insight, access to connections across the industry, and funding. Closes noon 24 June.
Apply here

Nationwide Community Grants
Nationwide have £4 million to give away in grants of between £10,000 and £50,000. Closing date is 31st July 2020.
They are funding charities, Community Benefit Societies and Cooperatives registered with the FCA or Community Land Trusts who are delivering housing projects that prevent people from losing their home, help people into a home or supporting people to thrive within the home environment.
See more here

High Street Task Force
Free access to online training programmes, webinars, data and intelligence on topics including recovery planning and coordination, public space and place marketing.
Apply here

Seafarers UK
New Seafarers £2 million UK Covid-19 Emergency Fund for 2020/2021. Charities and other organisations providing frontline and support services to merchant seafarers, UK fishers and their families.
Apply here

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Foundation
New Covid-19 Initiatives Fund to be announced in near future, for both grantees and non-grantees, for new initiatives that (a) challenge current responses to and narratives about the crisis or (b) build support for systemic change in a post-Covid society.
Apply here

Edge Foundation Covid-19 Revival Fund
£250,000 fund. Grants £10,000 to £50,000 for projects and initiatives that will revive the education sector to help build it back stronger.
Apply here

Funding for debt advice providers
The Treasury has announced a £37.8 million support package for debt advice providers. The Money and Pensions Service will oversee the allocation of the funds and will set out the process for allocating funds in the coming weeks at the Money and Pensions Service. There’s nothing on the website yet, but keep your eyes peeled.

NatWest Social & Community Capital
Core funding for non-profits that trade and employ people people from vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, with income £50k to £1m. Open from 22 June for 1 week, or possibly longer. Grants from £5k to £50k
Apply here

Domestic abuse safe accommodation: Covid-19 emergency support fund
The Government has opened a second bidding round to allocate the remainder of the £10 million Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation: Covid-19 Emergency Support Fund. Round 2 will award the remaining £1.85 million on a rolling ‘first come, first served basis’
Apply here

Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
UK registered charities £1m+ income pa. Next round opens 1 July, closes 31 July, up to £1000; disadvantaged and vulnerable people aged 60 and over affected by the crisis.
Apply here

Ecclesiastical offers grants of £50,000
Charities are being invited to apply for a share of £500,000 in funding from the specialist insurer Ecclesiastical. They are offering 10 grants of £50,000 through its Movement for Good Awards, which can be used for the advancement of education, skills, arts, culture or community development. Deadline is 24 July.
Apply here

Funding bulletin brought to you by the CVS network
The lovely folks at Basingstoke Voluntary Action (BVA) have created a very helpful funding bulletin which you can see here. They will also provide Hampshire VCOs with a free tailored funding search to help you find suitable grants for your organisation or project. This service is provided free of charge by Basingstoke Voluntary Action on behalf of the Hampshire CVS Network. To find out more visit BVA Funding Finder – (If you remember, please mention that you saw it advertised in Action Hampshire’s newsletter – thanks!)

Edition 13 – Wednesday 17 June

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities encouraged to apply for funding
Hampshire and IOW Community Foundation is encouraging charities and groups who serve the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to apply for funding. If you are part of a BAME organisation looking for funding, we encourage you to apply. Please spread the word.
Apply here

Foyle Foundation
Not Covid-19 specific, but small grants scheme now open. Core costs or essential equipment, to enable ongoing service provision, homeworking, or online digital services. Priority small local charities delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or general community; income £150k or less.
Apply here

Switch Aid
Support for smaller registered charities and not-for-profits by providing a professional cloud phone system, fully funded for 3 months. Switch Aid is a non-profit itself.
Apply here

Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust
UK registered charities £1m+ income pa. Next round opens 1 July, closes 31 July, up to £1000; disadvantaged and vulnerable people aged 60 and over affected by the crisis.
Apply here

The Charity Of Sir Richard Whittington
Not Covid-19 specific, but has made a number of grants, up to £10k. Individual grants to people in dire financial need and charities that provide services to those people.
Apply here

Funding for debt advice providers
The Treasury has announced a £37.8 million support package for debt advice providers. The Money and Pensions Service will oversee the allocation of the funds and will set out the process for allocating funds in the coming weeks. Keep your eyes peeled.

Edge Foundation’s Post Covid-19 Revival Fund Taking Applications
The Edge Foundation is providing a one-off funding opportunity for educational establishments and not-for-profit organisations working within the education sector.
Apply here

Asda Foundation
The Asda Foundation has created two new grant schemes: the Hygiene Grant and the Healthy Holiday Grant
• Hygiene Grant: the Foundation expects applications to come from care homes, hospices, hospitals, and homeless shelters.
• The Healthy Holiday Grant: applications expected from groups who would normally be providing summer holiday activities for children that would ensure they are provided with a hot meal.
Contact the Community Champion at your local Asda for further information.

Comic Relief
The Next Steps response programme will support delivery for children and young people affected by the pandemic. Eligible organisations will be able to apply for up to £80,000 for projects commencing in September 2020.
Apply here

Red Cross Hardship Fund
Financial help for people who can’t afford the essentials such as food and toiletries, somewhere safe to sleep, access to a telephone and the internet and fuel to keep the lights on, cook or stay warm; £120 or a 3 month grant.
Apply here

Edge Foundation Covid-19 Revival Fund
£250,000 fund. Grants £10,000 to £50,000 for projects and initiatives that will revive the education sector to help build it back stronger.
Apply here

BBC Children in Need’s Covid-19 Next Step Grants Programme Accepting Applications
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, BBC Children in Need is offering grants of between £5,000 and £80,000 for projects starting in September 2020 and lasting up to 18 months.
Apply here

See, Hear, Respond
Barnardos will be distributing £7m of Covid-19 funding from the government to children’s charities. It will open for expressions of interest in “the coming weeks”. Contact your local Regional Co-ordinator
More information here

Equity Charitable Trust
The Trust has partnered with Audible to distribute welfare grants to actors, performers and voice over actors who have previously worked with Audible.
Apply here

Survivors of modern slavery
£1.73m. Emergency support to modern slavery charities for individuals supported through the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract and will allow victims to stay in government-funded safe accommodation for the next 3 months, access financial assistance, access support services remotely, and ensure we can manage additional demand on the services during this period.
Apply here

Nationwide Community Grants
Nationwide have £4 million to give away in grants of between £10,000 and £50,000. Closing date is 31st July 2020.
They are funding charities, Community Benefit Societies and Cooperatives registered with the FCA or Community Land Trusts who are delivering housing projects that prevent people from losing their home, help people into a home or supporting people to thrive within the home environment.
Apply here

Stop Loan Sharks Community Fund Accepting Applications
The England Illegal Money Lending Team is accepting applications from local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups to support projects that raise awareness of the issues of the dangers of illegal money lending in their community.
Apply here

Discretionary Grants Fund (Updated 16th June 2020)
Most local authorities have now closed their discretionary grant schemes, but a few are still open. This government funding is available for charities with properties that receive charity business rates relief. But it is discretionary and each local authority has slightly different eligibility criteria.

Edition 12 – Wednesday 10 June

Covid-19 Community Support Fund
Inundated, but still open. Full details of how to apply can be found on the National Lottery’s website. It’s a ‘first come, first served’ funding round. So if you’re interested, apply sharpish!

NET encourages Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic organisations to apply for funding
The National Emergencies Trust (NET) is encouraging charities and groups who serve the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to apply for funds. The NET funding for Hampshire and the unitaries is distributed by Hampshire and IOW Community Foundation. If you are part of a BAME organisation looking for funding, we encourage you to apply.
Apply here

Asda Foundation
The Asda Foundation has created two new grant schemes: the Hygiene Grant and the Healthy Holiday Grant.

• Hygiene Grant: the Foundation expects applications to come from care homes, hospices, hospitals, and homeless shelters.
• The Healthy Holiday Grant: applications expected from groups who would normally be providing summer holiday activities for children that would ensure they are provided with a hot meal.

Contact the Community Champion at your local Asda for further information.

UNISON – There for You
£250k fund. Grants up to £250 for UNISON members.
Apply here

John Spedan Lewis Foundation
UK registered charities for which natural history topics and horticulture are explicitly stated among their charitable purposes. Natural history topics can include wildlife conservation, entomology and ornithology. Horticultural charities must directly benefit UK wildlife. Up to £20k, closes 14 June.
Apply here

Heritage at Risk Fund
Historic England is awarding grants of up to £25,000 to support the re-opening of publicly accessible historic buildings and sites. Charities responsible for the maintenance and repair of buildings and structures listed at grade I and II status are being invited to apply for the Heritage at Risk Fund by 28 June.
Apply here

Resourcing Racial Justice funding
Resourcing Racial Justice has funding available for individuals, groups or organisations who are fighting for racial justice. The grants are between £5-£50k and they hosted a webinar (which you can listen back to) where you can find out more about the application process, where the funding comes from and what kind of projects they are looking for. Closes 15th June.
Apply here

Rosa
Grants of up to £10,000. UK women’s organisations, Covid-19 Response Fund. Particularly welcomes proposals from women’s organisations that address the critical needs of marginalised women and girls.
Apply here

Nationwide Community Grants
Nationwide have £4 million to give away in grants of between £10,000 and £50,000. Closing date is 31st July 2020.
They are funding charities, Community Benefit Societies and Cooperatives registered with the FCA or Community Land Trusts who are delivering housing projects that prevent people from losing their home, help people into a home or supporting people to thrive within the home environment.
Apply here

The Elizabeth Casson Trust
The Trust will be offering funding to develop support for occupational therapists – the deadline for submission of proposals is 11 June 2020, and more details can be found here. The Trust is also offering funding of up to £10,000 to support innovative practice in local areas – deadline for submission is 9 July.
Apply here

Clinks
Voluntary organisations working in the criminal justice system with under £500,000 annual income can apply for grant funding to support their work during Covid-19. Clinks is looking for organisations with an existing relationship with HMPPS who are delivering, or have a track record of delivering, services to support people in prison, through-the-gate and in the community in the context of Covid-19. Clinks expects to provide grants of £3,000 – £5,000. No organisation will be granted more than £20,000.
Apply here

See, Hear, Respond
Barnardos will be distributing £7m of Covid-19 funding from the government to children’s charities. It will open for expressions of interest in “the coming weeks”.
More information here or contact your local Regional Co-ordinator

Explore
The Explore programme will help charities to scope a digital solution to improve outcomes for the people they support, and to build the skills to develop a strong, user-led approach to digital service delivery.

The programme will allow charities to engage in a 12-week learning journey to scope out the kinds of digital services they might provide and to explore how digital technology could transform the ways they work. The programme includes grants of £5,000 for individual organisations or £7,500 for collaborations.

The application process is open to UK charities and not-for-profit orgs with incomes over £75,000 and should address one of Comic Relief’s core issue areas. More information is available here. Applications close on 22nd June 2020.

Edition 11 – Wednesday 3 June

Discretionary Grants Fund
Updated 9th June 2020
This government funding is open to charities with properties that receive charities business rates relief. But it is discretionary and each local authority has slightly different eligibility criteria.

Your local authority will not contact you – you will need to apply. See the table below for your local criteria and deadline dates.

Discretionary Grants Fund at 3 June 2020

Covid-19 Community Support Fund

As previously advertised in the newsletter – full details of how to apply can be found on the National Lottery’s website. It’s a ‘first come, first served’ funding round. So if you’re interested, apply sharpish!

Local Community Fund
The Co-op’s new funding round is now open. They are looking for local organisations and groups supporting those most in need, improving mental and physical wellbeing or building community resilience. Deadline 28th June.
Apply here

Barrow Cadbury Trust
No specific Covid-19 funding, but has made 4 substantial grants of £30k+. A change-maker rather than a Grantmaker, creating portfolios of work to bring about systemic change.
Apply here

SEGRO
£10 million centenary fund for communities across the UK and Europe. £1m will be allocated to provide emergency relief and which will help address the longer-term impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apply here

Savills Charitable Fund
Savills has announced an allocation of over £800,000 to be taken from its existing charitable fund and donated to nominated charities across the UK
Apply here

True Colours Trust
No specific Covid-19 funding, but has made 12 emergency grants; £10k – £100k, a couple much larger. Children and young people in the UK. Has a small grants programme for UK and Africa, but no Covid-19 grants made for this.
Apply here

NET encourages Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic organisations to apply for funding
The National Emergencies Trust (NET) is encouraging charities and groups who serve the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to apply for funds. The NET funding for Hampshire and the unitaries is distributed by Hampshire and IOW Community Foundation. If you are part of a BAME organisation looking for funding, we encourage you to apply.
Apply here

Blagrave Trust
No specific Covid-19 funding, but has made 7 emergency grants; 14-25 years age group, with a mission to enable them to make a successful transition to adulthood.
Apply here

Berkley Foundation
No specific Covid-19 funding, but has made 22 emergency grants of £10k. Registered charities and CICs supporting young people, across London, Birmingham and the South of England.
Apply here

Land Aid
The property industry charity emergency, to support young homeless people and the charities that support them. Fund has raised £170,000 and aims to raise at least £1m over the coming months. Grants of up to £10,000 (only open to current partners).
Apply here

Extraordinary Funding for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support Services
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is inviting organisations to apply for funding to secure the provision of services that will directly address emerging issues and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Deadline extended to Friday 5th June at 13.00.
Apply here

Joseph Levy Foundation
No specific Covid-19 funding, but has made a couple of emergency grants; supporting children and young people with Autism in the UK and Israel.
Apply here

Wooden Spoon
Pledged £200,000 to support small charities helping vulnerable children. Funds for UK children’s charities that are struggling to run essential services due a reduction in funding caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apply here

Virgin Money Foundation
No specific Covid-19 funding, but has made 18 emergency grants; mainly £10k to £20k. Works in partnership with organisations who are committed to regenerating their area by investing in community activities that have a meaningful impact.
Apply here

Edition 10 – Thursday 28 May

Extraordinary Funding for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support Services
Closing date Monday 1 June, 13.00
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is inviting organisations to apply for funding to secure the provision of services that will directly address emerging issues and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Further information on how to apply, details of the grant process and guidance for completing the form, can be found here. NB. For those who are not eligible for this fund, the PCC also has a Covid-19 Response Fund

Covid-19 Community Support Fund
Government funding distributed by the National Lottery. To increase community support to vulnerable people, and to reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises. First come, first served. Apply quickly before the money runs out.
Apply here

Innovate 2020
Online pitch contest that connects Entrepreneurs & Start-ups with Experts, Mentors & Investors. Over £50,000 in prizes; including mentoring from business experts, best practice content and cash.
Apply here

Material Change, The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Support Grant Package
£600,000 fund launched to support charity electrical waste reuse organisations – registered charity AATF’s. Closes 1 June.
Apply here

George Bairstow Charitable Trust
UK registered charities. Emergency Aid in communities, volunteering and enhancing the skills among young people. Not specifically Covid-19 funding, but the current challenges are recognised and they remain ‘open for business’.
Apply here

Youth Endowment Foundation
£6.5m Covid-19 grant round to support vulnerable young people, aged 10 to 14, at risk of youth violence in England and Wales. Minimum grant is £25,000, no maximum. Closes 3 June.
Apply here

Loneliness Fund – UK Government
£5m fund. Grants between £500,000 and £1m, to ensure people staying at home does not need to lead to loneliness. National charities providing frontline services in England can apply, but services will focus on groups particularly at risk of loneliness and groups that have a track record of successful delivery.
Apply here

Corona Funding
To support social startups and SMEs, that are otherwise healthy, at risk of running out of capital in the near future.
Apply here

Clinks
£275,000 from HM Prison and Probation Service. Existing grantees, income under £500,000 pa, services to support people in prison, through-the-gate and in the community in the context of Covid-19. Grants between £3,000 and £5,000
Apply here

NET encourages Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic organisations to apply for funding
The National Emergencies Trust (NET) is encouraging charities and groups who serve the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities to apply for funds. The NET funding for Hampshire and the unitaries is distributed by Hampshire and IOW Community Foundation. If you are part of a BAME organisation looking for funding, we encourage you to apply.
Apply here

Independent Age
£2m to help smaller UK organisations working with older people – 4 rounds of £0.5m funding, grants up to £15,000. Round 1 deadline 9am, 4 June.
Apply here

Small Charities Challenge Fund
Project grants of up to £50,000 to small UK-registered charities and not-for-profit organisations that are seeking to address the Global Goals. As a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, SCCF’s latest funding round will prioritise applications that can demonstrate that they are responding to the longer-term impacts of Covid-19 in the context of the Global Goals.
Apply here

7 Stars Foundation
Unrestricted funding for UK charities, at risk young people across the themes of abuse; addiction; homelessness and those who are supporting young carers. Grants up to £2,500 for charities with a turnover of under £1.5m. Opens in July
Apply here

The Community Justice Fund
The Community Justice Fund has been formed by a partnership of key representative umbrella bodies to help specialist social welfare legal advice organisations to cope with the immediate impact of the COVID-19 epidemic and lay the foundations for longer term renewal. Grants are likely to be between £25,000 and £75,000, but could be larger in certain circumstances. The Fund aims to assess applications on a weekly basis and decisions received within ten days of an application being submitted.
Apply here

Mercers Charitable Foundation
A number of small grants to enable existing grant holders to extend their charitable reach through emergency response.
Apply here

Tampon Tax Fund
Open to individual, and consortia of, charitable organisations UK wide for projects in 3 categories violence against women and girls, young women’s mental health and well being, and a general programme. Applications of £1m or more.
Apply here

UK insurance and long-term savings industry
£82.6m pledged by companies, target £100m. Working with CAF, NET and others. To provide immediate relief to charities adversely affected and offer a longer-term programme of support for people, communities and issues.
Apply here

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
Organisations seeking hardship grants from RNRMC can find out more through completing the online enquiry form, while individuals seeking support should email

Edition 9 – Wednesday 20 May

Covid-19 Homelessness Response Fund 2020-21
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced £6 million of emergency funding to provide relief for frontline homelessness charitable organisations who are directly affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Homeless Link will be distributing the fund.

They will fund frontline organisations working directly with people experiencing homelessness where more than 50 per cent of beneficiaries are people experiencing homelessness. Applicants must be incorporated charitable organisations with an annual turnover of less than £5 million. If you are unable to apply for funding in this timeframe, there will be further opportunities to apply for funding for both emergency relief, and to develop new services, in this financial year. Applications close on Wednesday 27th May.
Apply here

Alec Dickson Trust
Supports young people (under 30) who, through volunteering or community service, aim to enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society. Directly or indirectly responding to Covid-19.
Apply here

Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation
£10m Fund. Support domestic abuse safe accommodation charities from 1 April to 30 Sep. Costs associated with maintaining existing services and additional capacity to meet increase in demand. Closing date 21 May.
Apply here

The Albert Hunt Trust
The Trust has suspended its grants for capital projects so it can concentrate its support during the current crisis on where it is most needed. Areas of funding are support for the homeless and promoting health and wellbeing.
Apply here

Resourcing Racial Justice
Organisations, community and grassroots groups for projects that respond to the immediate needs of people of colour and more long-term initiatives aiming to create solutions for change on a systemic level. Opens 18 May, grants £5,000 to £50,000.
Apply here

UK Artist Grant Writing Support
A network of artists, curators and producers working in contemporary art organisations will provide in-kind support to artists requiring help with emergency grant applications
Apply here

Community Radio Fund
Community radio stations facing severe financial difficulty and are at risk of closure. £400,000 fund.
Apply here

Charities Food Fund – DEFRA
Up to £100,000 to frontline food aid charities unable to meet increased demand for food from vulnerable individuals. This includes providing food for people that can not afford food or who have moved into temporary accommodation.
Apply here

Ernest Hech Charitable Foundation
Open to charities struggling in funding crisis, as well as new projects. UK-registered charities working to support or improve the lives of recipients through art, healthcare, literature, music and theatre.
Apply here

NESTA Arts & Culture Impact Fund
A £20 million fund offering loans between £150,000 and £1 million to help social enterprises in the arts, cultural and heritage sectors innovate and grow.
Apply here

Jean Sainsbury Animal Welfare Trust
Suspended routine grant-making programme and is instead inviting emergency applications from previous grantees. Organisations must have less than three months’ projected expenditure in cash funds available
Apply here

Centre for Sustainable Energy (South East)
Grants between £2,000 and £20,000 to community groups and not-for-profit organisations to combat fuel poverty and support people in vulnerable circumstances.
Apply here

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
Organisations seeking hardship grants from RNRMC can find out more through completing the online enquiry form, while individuals seeking support should email

Impact Programme for Armed Forces Communities
The Covid-19 Impact Programme is a £6m Ministry of Defence fund to ensure that people from Armed Forces communities can keep accessing important services, where resources for these services have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be administered by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

The £6 million fund is available as grants of up to £60,000. In exceptional circumstances, grants of up to £125,000 or more may be awarded. To apply, charities must be working in one of nine key areas: Support to the elderly (including care homes); Mental and physical health; Welfare; Domestic violence; Housing; Criminal Justice System; Service families (including childcare); Bereavement; Employment. The deadline for applications is 29 May 2020.
Apply here

Swimathon Foundation
National Governing Body Affiliated Swim Clubs, Aquatic Clubs and Swim Schools to Independent Swimming Organisations; £250 and £1,000. Small swimming and aquatic organisations experiencing short-term financial hardship, especially where access to financial support is not otherwise available.
Apply here

Sport England: Community Emergency Fund
Including those not currently supported by us, who have a role in supporting the nation to be active but who are experiencing short-term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations: £300 to £10,000. Paused to new applications 15 May 20, due to huge demand. Update 17 May – will be topped up by a further £15m to meet demand, no details available.
Check here

Edition 8 – Wednesday 13 May

Covid-19 grant round
The Youth Endowment Fund has opened a new £6.5m Covid-19 grant round to support vulnerable young people at risk of youth violence. The Youth Endowment Fund’s Covid-19 grant round will fund and evaluate work which supports vulnerable young people at risk of youth violence, that can be delivered whilst adhering to UK government social distancing and stay-at-home guidelines.
Apply here

£13m available from Ofgem to support vulnerable energy consumers
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme opens its latest funding round for applications today to charities that support vulnerable energy consumers, including a new Covid-19 Crisis Fund.

There are four separate funds. The first three are: the Main Fund, which contains £2.1m and is aimed at projects seeking grants of between £50,000 and £500,000; the Small Grants Fund, which contains £450,000 and is aimed at projects seeking grants of between £20,000 and £49,999; and the Innovation Fund, which contains £450,000 and is aimed at projects seeking grants of between £50,000 and £450,000. The deadline for applications to the above three funds is 5pm on 28 May.

The fourth fund is the new Covid-19 Crisis Fund, which contains up to £10m and is open to charities that support vulnerable households. The fund can award grants of between £20,000 and £300,000. The initial closing date for applications is 5pm on 21 May.
Apply here

Government’s £5m loneliness fund is now open for applications
Charities can now apply to a £5m government fund aimed at tackling loneliness during the coronavirus emergency, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has announced. The fund will be issuing grants between £500,000 and £1m, and aims “to ensure that, for people of all ages and backgrounds, staying at home does not need to lead to loneliness”. Deadline is 12pm on Friday 29 May to apply.
Apply here

Pitch Preparation Fund
A new £9.56m fund aimed at helping clubs and organisations to get their natural and artificial grass pitches ready for when government advice allows football to start being played again. Grass-roots football clubs and organisations that have security of tenure and maintain their own pitches are eligible
Apply here

Food charities grant fund
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is inviting front-line food aid charities to apply for a grant of up to £100,000 to enable them to continue to provide food to vulnerable people during the pandemic.
Apply here

Domestic abuse funding
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed that charities can now bid for a share of £10 million funding to support victims of domestic abuse.
More information here

British Horse Society
The BHS has launched a hardship fund in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Small grants are available to BHS Approved Centres to support the health and wellbeing of horses and ponies. BHS Approved Centres should all have been contacted about this but if not, email or phone 02476 840500 for further information.

Baring Foundation
Charities are invited to apply for a share of £1m to help them in areas including taking legal action related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Baring Foundation said today it would offer grants of up to £40,000 to support legal action that sought to protect vulnerable people and communities from the impact of Covid-19.
Apply here

New fund launches to support BAME organisations during crisis
A new fund has launched with the aim of tackling the impact of the pandemic on BAME communities and organisations. The Resourcing Racial Justice Fund will open for applications on 18 May and organisations will be able to apply for grants between £5,000 and £50,000.

The fund is looking to support both projects that respond to “immediate needs” of people of colour and more long-term initiatives aiming to create “solutions for change on a systemic level”.
Apply here from the 18th May

Police and Crime Commissioner
The Commissioner is inviting organisations to apply for funding up to £10,000 in order to secure the provision of services that will directly address emerging issues and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic for victims of crime, those individuals who cause harm and the most vulnerable in our communities. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Commissioning Team
Apply here

HCC Local Solutions Grant
Hampshire County Council are inviting the voluntary sector to attend an online launch event for the 2020/21 Local Solutions Grant. The grant was set up by the council’s Adults’ Health and Care Department with the aim of working with the voluntary sector on a local level in order to support residents across the county to live independent lives for as long as possible. The Launch events will be delivered through MS Teams and will provide information about the new funding opportunities and answer any questions.

Book here for one of the dates below:
Thursday 21st May @ 10:00am
Thursday 21st May @ 18:00pm
Saturday 23rd May @ 10:00am
Tuesday 26th May @ 10:30am
Thursday 28th May @ 10:00am

Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF)
This is a new emergency loan fund which will provide repayable finance to charities and social enterprises who are experiencing disruption as a result of Covid-19 and is intended for organisations that have an otherwise viable business model. It has been established to make the Government’s existing Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) more easily accessible to charities and social enterprises. You must have a minimum turnover of £400k.
Apply here

New Forest – Rural Business Resilience Fund
The Solent LEP, in partnership with New Forest District Council and Natural Enterprise, have launched a new Rural Business Resilience Fund for businesses in the New Forest. Match-funding grants for capital expenditure of up to £2,500, will be provided to rural, small and medium-sized businesses which are looking to develop alternative ways of working during the pandemic.
Apply here

Enter your favourite charity in prize draw for 500 grants of £1,000
The specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is inviting people to enter their favourite charities into a prize draw for the chance to win one of 500 grants of £1,000. The first round of Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards will be open for nominations until 24 May, with a second round later in the summer bringing the total funding pot to £1m. Winners will be drawn at random, but charities can be nominated multiple times to increase their chances of winning. For more information and to make a nomination, click here

Edition 7 –  Wednesday 6 May

Power to Change Emergency Funding
Power to Change have £12 million available to fund community businesses, in two tranches:

• £7 million in ‘rescue funding’. Grants of up to £25,000 to contribute towards trading income losses incurred due to Coronavirus. It is available to previous Power to Change grantees, and to community businesses which are members of Co-operatives UK, Locality & Plunkett Foundation.
• £5 million in recovery funding later this year
  Act fast because they only expect to award grants to around 250 organisations.
  Apply here

Youth Music Network
Youth Music have launched an Emergency Fund for music-making organisations affected by the coronavirus. Through this fund grants of up to £10,000 are available. Priority will be given to people and organisations in the most immediate need.
Apply here

Alpkit
Alpkit are now prioritising our funds to support projects that demonstrate an immediate impact on those affected by the Covid-19 virus crisis. They will check applications daily and fast-track any that meet their criteria.
Apply here

Test Valley Borough Council Covid-19 Emergency Response Community Grant
A grant scheme for those providing community support during the current situation. Voluntary groups, informal groups set up in response to the Covid-19 emergency, parish and town councils and schools can apply for up to £500.
Apply here

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes
One-off grants of up to £10,000 available to animal rescues, to help them continue their work during the coronavirus outbreak. Grants will be prioritised for organisations with an annual turnover of £500,000 or less and will help support the cost of food, bedding, cleaning equipment and transportation of animals, as well as additional costs as a result of staff and volunteers not being able to attend the rescue or shelter.
Apply here

Childs Charitable Trust
The Childs Charitable trust has introduced an Emergency Funding programme to support charities that are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the current pandemic. The trust particularly welcomes applications from Christian based organisations.
Apply here

Barclays’ 100×100 UK covid-19 community relief programme
Barclays are making 100 donations of £100,000 each to UK charities working to support vulnerable communities impacted by covid-19, and the associated social and economic hardship caused by the crisis. The programme will focus on supporting charity partners who are meeting the immediate needs of people in our communities, including low income families, those facing financial hardship, isolated elderly people and key workers. UK registered charities are invited to apply for a donation to support their relief work by the closing date of Friday 22 May 2020. More information on this fund.
More information on this fund

OneFamily Foundation
The OneFamily Foundation is inviting its customers to nominate a local charity, group or cause for a Community Grant of up to £2,500 to help them to continue providing support to those affected by the coronavirus, or who themselves are struggling to maintain their usual services. Examples for nominations might include foodbanks, support groups or homeless charities. Applications close on 12 May 2020.
Apply here

Edition 6 –  Wednesday 29 April

Applications are now open for the Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund has broadened its criteria to include applications for projects that enable causes to adapt or continue their services by covering core running costs, so they can help their beneficiaries and communities during this time of need. They are accepting applications until 5 May.
Apply here

Shanly Foundation Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund
Organisations incl those in Hampshire whose activities directly related to fight against COVID-19 and those most vulnerable to it.
Apply here

National Lottery Awards for All England
The National Lottery has announced that organisations who currently have National Lottery Awards For All funding, can now apply for additional funding for a COVID-19 project. Funding ranges between £300 and £10k and the application date is ongoing so be sure to send your application in asap.
Apply here

Getaway Foundation
Grants for support organisations supporting families in poverty impacted by the Coronavirus in Isle of Wight  (funds are limited).
More information on this fund

England and Wales Cricket Board Funding
Cricket clubs and leagues can apply to two funding schemes designed to help them through the on-going COVID-19 situation:

Edition 5 –  Wednesday 22 April

• Organisations supporting people who are at high risk from COVID-19
• Organisations supporting communities most likely to face increased demand and challenges as a direct result of measures to prevent the result of COVID-19
• Organisations with high potential to support communities with the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19

Morrisons Foundation – Covid-19 Homeless Support Fund
The fund is designed to support charities caring for homeless people during the coronavirus outbreak and ensure help gets to those who need it most.  Applications up to £10,000 will be considered, but smaller amounts preferred.
Apply here

The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust 
Grants of up to £1,500 for eligible small charities. Requests are considered for contributions to core funding or for specific projects. There are no reporting requirements. More information on this fund

The Ballinger Charitable Trust
Grants ranging from a few hundred pounds to no more than £1,000 to current and past grantees who are supporting:

• older people
• hospital discharges
• tackling domestic abuse
• food and fuel support for families in North East England communities.

To register your interest, email Andrew Ballinger

The Bring Joy Foundation
Funding for local community groups to supply craft materials, activities, communication tools and assistive technology to seniors to support them in their isolation. Visit the foundation’s website for more details. Apply here  

Crisis – In This Together grants programme
Local groups who are financially affected by additional demands on their resources and have expanded their provision for those experiencing homelessness can apply for £5,000 short-term response or £50,000 longer-term response grants. Due to high demand, the programme is currently paused, but you can ask to be updated on the programme

Police and Crime Commissioner
The Police and Crime commissioner have launched their COVID-19 Keeping Communities Safer Fund.  If you or someone you know has got a great idea to help your local community for £500 or less you can ask the Police and Crime Commissioner now. Apply here

The Schroder Charity Trust 
Grants up to £5000 for supporting: education and young people / health / communities / environment and conservation / heritage / arts and culture / international development / the armed forces. Apply here

Buttle UK – Chances for Children
Grants targeted at improving the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people and their capacity to engage in education and learning. There is a particular focus on:

• maintaining educational activity and stimulus within the home environment
• establishing and/or maintaining internet access and communications
• household essentials  Apply here

The Partnership Foundation
The Partnership Foundation is offering grants of up to £500 to help pay for new projects and can be applied for by individuals, voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises and other not for profit organisations in the Portsmouth and South East Hampshire area.  Apply here

Support Adoption for Pets 

Edition 4 –  Wednesday 15 April

Hampshire & IOW Community Foundation
We recently interviewed the Chief Executive of Hampshire & IOW Community Foundation (HIWCF) about their funding for charities struggling with the current pandemic. Watch the video here to find out more about HIWCF’s grant funds, how to apply, and how to maximise your chances of success!Edition 4 –  Wednesday 15 April

• We’re All Together (HIWCF) – £1,000 to £20,000
• We’re all Together (Vivid) – £1,000 to £10,000
• NHS Covid 19 – £1,000 to £10,000
• National Emergency Trust – currently closed as funding has been spent. Hoping to reopen again soon

See guidance on HIWCF website for further information

Hampshire County Councillors Grant
Hampshire County Council councillors have £10,000 each to award to groups working in the area they represent. The application window for 2020-21 has been brought forward so you can apply now. For more info click here – a link with guidance notes and instructions on how to apply is at the bottom of the page.

Big Society Capital
Big Society Capital is planning to launch an emergency loan fund for the sector. Around £100m is expected to be available and more details are still to be announced.
Apply here

Legal & General
£500,000 emergency fund, charities and voluntary organisations, income under £1.5m pa, supporting elderly and vulnerable people: £5k – £10k. (Open until 20th April)
Apply here

Persimmon Community Champions
Each of the 31 businesses and head office donating £2000 each, every month. From 1st April for the foreseeable future, organisations that support the over-70s.
Apply here

Clothworkers Foundation – Emergency Capital Programme
The Clothworkers’ Emergency Capital Programme (CECP) will award small capital grants of up to £5,000 for essential capital items to adapt or increase services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Priority will be given to organisations supporting vulnerable and ‘at risk’ groups.
Apply here

Youth Futures Foundation
The Foundation’s rolling grants programme is now live. The new fund will be distributed to organisations across England that have a promising track record of supporting young people (aged 14-24) who face barriers to accessing employment.
Apply here

Localgiving and People’s Postcode lottery – Magic Little Grants
Magic Little Grants of £500 are available to local charities that support and inspire people to participate in sports or exercise. Localgiving have announced that they will support projects that help people to stay active during social distancing, such as online fitness classes delivered via video conferencing software or Youtube.
Apply here

Power to Change
Power to Change have paused their current funding programmes in order to turn their attention and funding towards the support and advice the community business sector needs now.
Apply here

Audio Content Fund
Special funding round, for content that will support radio audiences during the coronavirus crisis; £200,000 for ideas that will improve the quality of listeners’ lives during restrictions in place.
Apply here

Dulverton Trust
UK registered charities, to deliver services to vulnerable communities or existing grantees to overcome funding challenges: youth opportunities, general welfare, conservation, preservation, Africa or peace and humanitarian support.
Apply here

Antonio Carluccio Foundation
In light of the current crisis, the foundation is increasing its 2020 grants to £500,000. Objectives are to support hospitality related training and development, to promote a better understanding of food origins and nutrition, and to support organisations working to feed those in need.
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Edition 3 – Wednesday 8 April

Crisis – Emergency Grant
Crisis has established an emergency grants fund for organisations that have expanded their provision to meet the current needs of people experiencing homelessness. Grants of up to £5,000 for short-term responses; and up to £50,000 to fund long-term needs and potential expansion or change in service delivery.
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Barclays Foundation – Coronavirus Fund
The Barclays Foundation will be giving out £100 million – half of in the form of direct funding for charities, while the other half is a commitment to match employees’ donations, including senior figures in the corporate pledging a third of their salary. We don’t yet know how the funding can be accessed, but will keep you posted
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Standard Life Foundation – Coronavirus pandemic – fast track applications
Funding is available for work directly related to the pandemic, addressing specific challenges and helping to contribute to social change which tackles financial problems and improves living standards for those on low-to-middle incomes in the UK. Grants from £5,000 upwards are available.
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Virgin Money Foundation
have announced that they will make £500,000 available for existing grantees through their Community Resilience Fund. An additional £252,731 will be available through the pre-existing Community Anchors Fund, which supports locally-led organisations making a positive difference to their neighbourhoods, to help groups affected by the virus.
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Elton John Aids Foundation – Covid Emergency Fund
The Elton John AIDS Foundation is accepting applications from local community-based organisations. Proposals must address specific challenges in relation to COVID-19 for people already living with or at severe risk of HIV/AIDS.
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The National Lottery Heritage Fund – Emergency Fund
£50million fund to support the heritage sector as an immediate response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Grants of between £3,000 and £50,000 are available to organisations which have received funding in the past or are a current grantee.
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Food redistribution – Resource Action Fund
Defra are making £3.25m available through the Resource Action Fund administered by WRAP. The fund will be delivered in three phases. Phase 1: WRAP will contact a target list of small redistribution organisations who have previously applied for funding. Phases 2 and 3 will be launched shortly. Check the website on Thursday 9th April.
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ITF Seafarers Trust – Covid-19 Welfare Fund
An extraordinary fund established for a limited period to provide grants to benefit seafarers and maintain seafarers’ welfare services in difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic and its financial consequences.
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WightAID
For the next few months, grant giving to those in the most critical need, including homelessness, mental health and bereavement charities working on the Isle Of Wight.
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Fashion and Textile Children’s Trust – Grants for families financially affected by Coronavirus
Grants are available to help parents and carers who have worked in the UK fashion or textile industry and whose household income has reduced as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Prince’s Trust and NatWest Enterprise Relief Fund
The Prince’s Trust and NatWest have launched a £5million grant fund for young entrepreneurs affected by coronavirus. The Fund is available to entrepreneurs aged 18-30, who can apply for grants and tailored support.
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Tesco Bags of Help – Covid-19 Communities Fund
Tesco Bags of Help is setting up a new short-term fund. Organisations supporting vulnerable groups are encouraged to apply for a grant of £500 to support organisational need in this time of crisis rather than fund specific projects.
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Innovate UK
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, will fund projects up to a maximum of £50,000. Your application must demonstrate both realistic and significant benefits for society (including communities, families and individuals) or an industry that has been severely impacted and/or permanently disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Closing date 17th April.
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Maanch
currently fundraising for a Coronavirus Response Fund.
You can sign up for more information here

Edition 2 – Wednesday 1 April

COVID-19 Film and TV Emergency Relief Fund
The BFI and The Film and TV Charity have partnered to create the new fund, established with a £1m donation from Netflix, to help support the creative community.
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Crowdfunder Pay it Forward
Crowdfunder is offering 100% free crowd-funding throughout the crisis (i.e. you won’t pay any fees).
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Facebook business grants
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where they operate. “We’ll share more details as they become available” says the company. It is not yet clear whether Facebook will include charities, but we’ll keep you posted.
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The Fore
The Fore are developing a fast-track, straightforward application and assessment process to allocate small, emergency grants of up to £5,000 to meet the changing needs of their beneficiaries. It is currently only available to existing grantees, but if they raise sufficient funding, will extend to others.
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The Leathersellers Company
This is a fast track application process awarding up to £3,000. The programme invites applications from UK registered charities which are currently supporting: homeless people; provision of food and essentials; victims of domestic violence; nursing care to vulnerable patients.
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National Lottery Community Fund
The Community Fund have announced that:
1. All their funding decisions for the next six months (up to £300 million) will be devoted to addressing the current crisis
2. They will accelerate the cash funding as much as possible. We will keep you updated as we know more
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Prince’s Countryside Fund
Rural Response Emergency Grants Programme is offering up to £2,500 to organisations providing emergency relief to vulnerable or isolated individuals, or providing support to farmers affected by Corona Virus.
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Rapid Response Fund
Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has launched a rapid response fund to help smaller charitable organisations affected by the impact of Covid-19. Grants of up to £10,000 are available and they will aim to make payments within 14 days of application. Organisations with income of under £1 million are eligible (it includes CICs, unregistered orgs, mutuals etc)
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Scottish and Southern Electric Networks (SSEN)
SSEN are offering grants of up to £3,000 to Hampshire’s parish and town councils, for projects that will support community members in vulnerable situations. Initial funding round will close on Thursday 30 April.
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Sight Loss Sector
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) has suspended its normal grant funding activities and set up an emergency fund for sight loss organisations during the current crisis. Grants of up to £10,000 can be used to cover general running costs, or to fund projects supporting the blind and partially sighted community. Click here to submit an application.
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The Solent LEP Pay it Forward fund
Providing support for existing micro and small businesses seeking to cope in challenging trading conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Solent LEP Pay it Forward fund is seeking projects that can demonstrate how they will help a business cope with current challenging trading conditions. There is a maximum pledge of up to £2,000 per micro business (fewer than 10 staff) and up to £5,000 per small business (fewer than 50 staff) available, contributing up to 50% towards the total target.
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Spacehive
Spacehive is a funding platform for ideas that bring local places to life. They are waiving their 5% fee and relaxing their criteria to support grassroots projects getting flexible funding fast.
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Sport England
On Tuesday 31st March, Sport England announced that £195 million of funding would be available to help the sport and physical activity sector through the ongoing coronavirus crisis. There are a number of different programmes, including the Community Emergency Fund.
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Standard Life Foundation
“We are pleased to announce that we will be making funding available for work directly related to the pandemic, addressing specific challenges and helping to contribute to social change which tackles financial problems and improves living standards for those on low-to-middle incomes in the UK.” (Very long funding guidelines which I don’t have time to read – sorry).
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The Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust
New funding criteria in response to Corona Virus. Focus is on early years and/or genetic disorders.
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Edition 1 – Thursday 26 March

The Yapp Trust
The Yapp Trust continues to support the smallest of charities (spending less than £40k per year) and only fund running costs (including rent, utilities and salaries) with grants of up to £9,000 over 3 years.
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Arts Council England
Arts Council England have announced that: “Right now, our number-one priority is to do everything we can to help individual artists and cultural organisations to stay afloat. They are making £160 million of emergency funding available for those organisations and individuals who will need it during this crisis.
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Theatre professionals
Support for Theatre Professionals during Coronavirus is a collection of funds and sources of advice or support for those in the theatre industry. Funds are available from institution specific funders and from those that support the wider industry, including the Actors Benevolent Fund, the Royal Theatrical Fund, Actors Childrens’ Trust, Equity Charitable Trust, and the Grand Order of Water Rats.
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Techforce19
Techforce19 is a new £500k fund for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus. If you know anyone working in a tech company, give them a nudge in the right direction.
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Greenham Trust
Greenham Trust is releasing £250,000 of emergency funding for local charities and voluntary organisations who are supporting the elderly and vulnerable people in North Hampshire and West Berkshire.
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Netflix
Netflix Coronavirus Relief Fund is offering $100m to help members of the creative community who have been left unemployed and without a way to earn an income during the coronavirus crisis. $15 million of the Netflix fund will go to third parties and non-profits that offer emergency relief to out-of-work crew and cast in countries where there’s a large production base.
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John Lewis Partnership’s £1m community support fund
The retailer has said the cash will be distributed through its Waitrose grocery stores for schemes such as local delivery services to support the self-isolating, the vulnerable, older people and those looking after them, as well as for delivering boxes of staples to local care homes. It will donate products for customers to share with vulnerable neighbours.
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Neighbourly Community Fund
With the support of partner businesses, Neighbourly is offering a series of micro-grants of up to £400, to support good causes that are helping communities affected by the new coronavirus outbreak. Grants will be awarded to existing members of Neighbourly whose work involves supporting members of the community suffering economically, socially or from ill health as a result of the outbreak.
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ASDA has donated £5m to Trussell Trust and FareShare
While this is not going to give you any cash, you may be eligible for free food through FareShare to support your beneficiairies.
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