A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week.
Onward Community Fund
The Onward Community Fund aims to support local groups and projects, helping them to succeed. Underpinned by our commitment to enable people to be their best, in a home they love and place they are proud of, groups can bid for up to £2,500 for to deliver a project in their neighbourhood.
Current deadline: 12th September 2024
To read more and apply: Onward Community Fund | Onward
The McCarthy Stone Foundation's Community Grants Programme
The McCarthy Stone Foundation has announced that its Community Grants Programme will reopen for applications on July 26, 2024. In the past, the programme has awarded grants of up to £7,500 to grassroots charitable organisations such as registered charities, community groups, and community interest companies for projects that tackle loneliness among older people in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Current deadline: 23rd August 2024
To read more and apply: Who We Support | McCarthy Stone (mccarthystonefoundation.org)
The Bailey Thomas Charity Fund
UK charities, parent-teacher Associations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering severe learning difficulties, including autism.
The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works, and cover project and core costs.
The Fund does not currently accept appeals from Community Interest Companies.
Current deadline: 1st December 2024
To read more and apply: General programme | Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
Ford Britain Trust
Ford pay special attention to projects focusing on education, environment, children, the disabled, youth activities and projects that provide clear benefits to the local communities close to our UK locations. The Ford Britain Trust particularly encourages applications supported by Ford employees, but is open to all, provided that the qualifying organisations meet their selection criteria.
To read more: The Ford Britain Trust | Ford UK
In addition, our Step Up Fund is open for applications! Read more below:
The Step Up Fund
The Step Up Fund is seeking to fund 20 Voluntary, Community,
Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Organisations operating in Wirral with
the dual objective of increasing capacity within the sector to deliver the
outcomes in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy and to improve the
resilience and sustainability of organisations.
Current deadline: 22nd August 2024
To read more and apply: https://www.wcvs.org.uk/grants
Our past Funding Bulletins will also have grant opportunities that are still open!
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