Funding

​​Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (UK)

12/05/2020
​Tampon Tax Fund
Deadline for applications is midnight on the 31st May 2020.
Charities and organisations with charitable purposes from across the UK can now apply for funding of £1 million or more from the latest round of the UK government’s Tampon Tax Fund. The Fund allocates monies generated from the VAT on sanitary projects to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged women and girls. Applications should focus on one of four categories: violence against women and girls, young women’s mental health, or the general programme.
Applications for this round of funding which include activities that seek to address the consequences of Covid-19 for disadvantaged women and girls are also welcome. Grants may be for one- or two-year projects, and separate applications for more than one project may be submitted. The 
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tampon-tax-fund-application-form-2020-2021-funding-round 

​Ecclesiastical Giving

07/05/2020
Ecclesiastical Giving2020 Movement for Good awards 
·         500 charities will each receive £1,000 and launches today
 
£1,000 awards are open to eligible charities registered in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Please read full terms and conditions to see whether your charity is eligible to apply and nominate today.
Nominate a charity for the £1,000 awards today!
For many charities, £1,000 can make a real difference. Visit the nomination page and fill in your chosen charity’s details for them to be in with a chance of winning. 
 
Nomination window opens on Wednesday 6 May 2020 and closes on Sunday 24 May 2020.
https://www.ecclesiastical.com/movement-for-good/
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The Telecommunity Fund Grant

09/04/02020
Grants available £500 - £2,000
No Deadline
The Telecommunity Fund was established with capital from BT, management and unions. It exists to support small, locally based grass roots community projects. Priorities include young people, older people or people with disabilities.
​communityfoundationni.org/grants/the-telecommunity-fund-grant/?dm_i=24PQ,6TAJK,NG07HA,RA7N0,1

The Live Here Love Here Small Grants Scheme is now LIVE!

09/04/2020
​£500 to £5,000
​Deadline 18th May 2020
Go to www.liveherelovehere.org/smallgrantsscheme?fbclid=IwAR2xAJqibLnnQwsAgrpKhSG2kQqPla7R5Bez_T6PWKn8N2AeFpYPlXH76fs for more information and to start your application.  They have case studies, FAQs, guidance notes and their webinar for you to watch and read through.  This year given the current situation, they are open to any creative application that can help tackle any of the issues of social isolation and improving peoples mental and physical well-being where possible. This is certainly a different year but they will be available as a support throughout the application process as always! Please take a look through their guidance notes for more advice on this.

The Pressure Group Fund

09/04/2020
​Grants available up to £1,000
No deadline
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Applications are invited for projects that can demonstrate how they are trying to address social injustice and what the impact of their work will be. In particular how they will encourage civic action, working with groups and individuals to get their voices heard by decision-makers.
communityfoundationni.org/grants/the-pressure-group-fund/?dm_i=24PQ,6TAJK,NG07HA,RA7N0,1
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The Wesleyan Foundation – Small Grants Programme

09/04/2020
CLOSED 23rd April

Grants available up to £2,000
The Fund is aimed at supporting groups who focus on:
Education – enhancing learning, address positive social mobility, disadvantage and raising aspirations. Initiatives that develop skills and employment. Health – Projects that promote health and mental well-being, and create opportunities for inclusion. Social – Projects that provide local solutions to meet local needs, promote community cohesion and develop sustainable and supportive communities.

 ​https://dmtrk.net/24PQ-6TAJK-NG07HA-40F22I-1/c.aspx