London Funders – The London Community Response Fund

The London Community Response to the COVID-19 pandemic is coordinated by London Funders, the membership network for funders and investors of London’s civil society. There are three types of grants available in the new wave of funding announced on 1 July 2020:

  • Crisis grants are for organisations that need to provide food, essentials and support as a matter of urgency to communities in crisis;
  • Enable grants support work that helps to prevent difficulties arising from the crisis escalating, and that enables people to emerge from the crisis; and
  • Adapt grants help organisations to restart, adapt or collaborate for the future.

The application process is open to all civil society organisations across the capital. You can apply for funding under this wave even if you have previously received funding under wave one (food and essentials) or wave 2 (crisis response or delivering differently). To find out more and start an application, click here.

 

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Comic Relief Announces Change Makers Programme (UK)

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Comic Relief is launching a new funding programme to support changes in the way which community and voluntary sector organisations work. Funding of between £150,000 and £600,000 will be available for projects lasting up to 3 to 5 years. The focus will be on work in areas that are of particular interest to Comic Relief. This includes addressing homelessness, forced migration, gender justice, mental health, and early childhood development. Organisations will be able to apply in one of two categories. Grants for small and medium-sized organisations that focus on equalities and are user-led; and grants for medium-sized organisations. 20% of the available funding is ring-fenced for efforts led by and working with BAME communities. The fund will open for applications on the 13th July 2020 and close at 12pm on the 28th August 2020. Click here

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NFU Mutual Community Giving Fund (UK)

Charities, schools, and community groups can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the NFU Mutual Community Giving Fund. The fund is available in areas that are local to NFU operations in the UK. Applications are likely to be more successful if they meet one or more of the funds priorities. These are connecting the community; providing care and support to vulnerable members of the community; relieving poverty; improving the health and wellbeing; and advancing education and experiences for young people. The next closing date for applications is the 30th September 2020. Click here

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Covid-19 School Holiday Activity Fund (London)

Grants of up to £6,000 are available to registered charities and mainstream state schools to deliver fun and accessible activities for children and young people during the school holidays in accordance with Government Covid-19 Guidelines. Activities must take place in the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and the City of London. The funding is being made available through the John Lyon’s Charity’s Covid-19 School Holiday Activity Fund. Applications can be submitted at any time until the 1st August 2020. Click here

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Support for the Homeless Charities & Hospices (England and Wales)

Homeless and Hospice charities can apply for support to help improve their buildings. The support takes the form of grants, free building materials and specialist advice such as, architects, quantity surveyors, project managers and specialist engineers. To be eligible for support organisations must be registered charities, have legal hold on the building in question, either freehold or lease for at least 5 years. The funding is being made available through CRASH the construction and property industries’ charity and applications can be submitted at any time. Click here.

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The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association: Coronavirus Emergency Grant Scheme

The Motor Neurone Disease Association have opened the Coronavirus Emergency Grant scheme to support people living with MND while they have to stay home during the Coronavirus pandemic. It’s a one-off grant of up to the value of £250 and can be used to cover additional living costs incurred as the result of lockdown, such as food shopping or bills. This grant scheme is being reviewed at the end of June so applicants should apply now. Find out more.

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Ecclesiastical Movement for Good Awards

Ecclesiastical are offering a grant of £50,000 to 10 charities who have an annual income of under £5 million to support a project that will support the education, community development, or arts, heritage or culture of their area and beneficiaries. The application process is currently open and will close on Friday 24 July 2020. Find out more.

 

 

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Corra Foundation Community Research Tender

The Corra Foundation has announced a community research tender on social action during the coronavirus pandemic. The project forms part of the wider Social Action Inquiry Scotland which aims to understand how social action can realise its potential to being about sustainable change. Social action has been at the heart of society’s response to Coronavirus and this research tender aims to further understanding of that. A total budget of £68,200 is available to deliver this project.

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The Morrisons Foundation COVID-19 Homeless Support Fund

In recognition of the fact that the homeless are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 because of increased likelihood of underlying health conditions and less access to basic sanitation, the Morrisons Foundation Trustees have pledged £500,000 towards its Homeless Support Fund. Registered charities that serve the homeless through outreach and support; delivery of services in hostels and shelters; and/ or the provision of information and advice can apply for grants to a maximum of £10,000. Applications are being considered on a weekly basis until the £500,000 emergency fund is depleted. After this, homeless charities are still welcome to submit applications for support under the established grant funding process. More details on eligibility and how to apply can be found here.

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Second Grant Under Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Announced

The Chancellor has announced that a second and final grant can be claimed under the Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) by eligible self-employed individuals. The grant will be payable in a single instalment, as before, but this time will be capped at £6,570 in total. Read more

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