Funding is being made available to genetic disorder charities working to make a tangible difference to the lives of those living with a genetic condition in the UK. The Jeans for Genes Grant Programme will be comprised of two funding strands: grants of up to £3,000 will be available towards core costs to help genetic condition charities become stronger, more resilient and sustainable; or project grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded to a wide range of not-for-profit organisations working within the genetic condition community so that people living with a genetic condition and their families can access the right support when needed. Organisations can only apply to one funding strand. The fund opens to applications on the 1st September 2022 and closes on the16th October 2022. Funding to Support Genetic Disorder Charities (UK)

Registered charities and exempt bodies in London undertaking building projects of less than £200,000 can apply for grants of between £5,000 and £10,000. The building work can include general refurbishments or a specific scheme; repairs; creating disabled access; or fulfilling of Health and Safety requirements or fire protection. The funding is being provided through the Rose Foundation and the next closing date for applications is the 31st March 2023. Funding for Charity Building Projects (London)

Grants of between £100,000 and £1 million are available to UK charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that help disabled people feel empowered and supported to travel independently on public transport. The funding is made available through Motability’s Travelling with Confidence Grants Programme, which has been designed to look at both the policy and practice to make the transport sector more inclusive as well as provide information, support and training to enable disabled people to use public transport. There is a two-stage application process. Motability aim to respond to all stage one applications within four weeks. The programme will run until the end of March 2025. Grant Programme Launched to Encourage Disabled People to Travel Independently (UK)

UK charities can apply for funding of up to £2,500 to help them improve their online digital presence. The funding is available to charities with an average income of less than £1 million a year to support hard-to-fund digital expenditure that other funders will often not cover. Funding will help organisations to build websites and apps, digitise services, and purchase digital products. Priority will be given to projects which focus on environmental protection or climate change mitigation, human rights, international development, equality and diversity, social justice / refugees / housing, education, art and culture, health and wellbeing, and prisoner rehabilitation. The funding is being made available through the Fat Beehive Foundation and applications are considered on a rolling basis at quarterly trustee meetings. Funding to Improve Online Digital Presence for Small Charities (UK)

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support the needs of vulnerable children and young people who have experienced a recent crisis or change in life that has had a significant impact on their social and emotional wellbeing and their education.

The funding is being made available through the Buttle UK’s Chances for Children Grants. Support might include items and activities to support learning and development such as laptops, books, wi-fi, educational toys, tuition, etc; clothing and school uniforms; and social, sporting and leisure activities; and items for children/young people’s bedrooms.

Buttle UK will only accept applications from frontline professionals (from a registered charity, housing association or public sector organisation):

• who are working directly with the children/young person
• ideally, have carried out at least one home visit
• and have made a full assessment of the children’s or young person’s needs

Applications can be made at any time.

https://buttleuk.org/apply-for-a-grant/chances-for-children-grants/