The second Arts for Impact campaign has a target of raising £3mn for participants, and is open to charities, with arts and culture as their core mission, that are looking for funds to support transformational impact for the people engaging with them. Read more here.
The European Youth Foundation (EYF) has launched a special call to support young people from Ukraine affected by the war. Non-governmental youth organisations in the UK and other Council of Europe member states can apply for grants of up to €15,000 to cover the costs of pilot activities. These must be designed for, support and involve young people, and could include peer to peer learning and support, training, workshops, information and counselling, youth workers and youth leaders, and meetings of young people from Ukraine. Additionally, grants of up to €25,000 are available to support international activity projects such as training courses, seminars, camps, conferences, networking and partnership building meetings. Applications for EYF Pilot Activity Grants and International Activity Grants are accepted until the 1st December 2024. Special Call for Activities to Support Young People from Ukraine (UK / Europe)
Not-for-profit organisations led by and for under-represented groups within the LGBT+ community in England can apply for a share of £500,000 in funding to help them stay well-resourced, sustainable and resilient. The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund will award grants of up to £25,000 to intersectional organisations working with D/deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent LGBT+ people; LGBTQIA+ Women; People from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities and LGBT+ People of Colour; Older LGBT+ People; and Trans and Non-Binary People. The funding is made available by the Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund. It is intended to be as flexible as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the 21st of November, 2024. Funding to Support Not-for-Profit LGBT+ Organisations (England)
Registered charities and exempt bodies in London planning building refurbishment 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 applications can be submitted until the 31st March 2025. Funding for Charity Building Projects (London)
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has launched an open call for organisations across England and Wales that are working to reduce children’s involvement in crime and violence. The aim is to fund and evaluate projects that support 10 to 18-year-olds at risk of or affected by violence, offending or exploitation. Projects must align with one of the following sectors: youth services, children’s services, youth justice, policing, neighbourhoods, health, or education. The fund will support well-established projects that can scale and generate new insights in areas with existing evidence gaps. Proposals are invited from registered charities, companies, statutory bodies, and CICs. Partnerships between organisations and YEF evaluators are also encouraged. Applications can be made at any time. Funding to Reduce the Likelihood of Children Becoming Involved in Crime (England & Wales)
Registered charities (including Schools registered as charities for young people with disabilities) that work with disadvantaged children under 25 can apply for funding of up to £10,000. Of particular interest are projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential and educational activities that develop learning, motivation and skills. Projects could, for example, support special educational needs, address behavioural problems, promote citizenship, parenting, or life skills. Preference will be given to projects piloting new approaches to disseminate the outcomes to a wider audience. The funding is being made available through the Ironmongers Company’s grants programme. The next closing date for applications is the The next deadline for applications is the 15th December 2024. Funding to Enable Disadvantaged Young People Reach their Potential (UK)
Applications are now open for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund, which supports small UK businesses specialising in circular fashion solutions and sustainable practices.
The Fund will enable charities, social enterprise and small businesses to invest in and bring new technology and services to the market that can help people think and shop differently.
Successful applicants will receive up to £50,000 in funding, bespoke mentoring, and networking opportunities. The overall winner will have the opportunity to be awarded “eBay Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year” and receive an additional investment of up to $300,000.
The closing date for applications is the 15th November 2024.
Useful Links:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sml/circular-fashion-innovation-fund-apply
The latest round of the UK Government’s Condition Improvement Fund is now open for applications from academies, multi-academy trusts, sixth-form colleges, and voluntary aided schools across England. The Fund provides capital funding for projects of up to £4 million, which help keep school and college buildings safe and in good working order. This includes funding projects to address health and safety issues, building compliance and poor building conditions. A small proportion of expansion projects will also be supported. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate a high urgency of need, an impact on the school, or the closure of key facilities. The deadline for applications is 12pm on the 17th December 2024. Funding for Building Maintenance & Improvements for Education Establishments (England)
The Department for Education has launched a £15 million funding initiative to support up to 300 school-based nurseries across England. State-funded primary Schools that already offer some early education can apply for capital grants of up to £150,000 to establish or expand nurseries. Projects must use surplus space in the school building (including at primary-phase satellite sites). The grant is part of the government’s “Opportunity Mission,” which seeks to provide high-quality early education, especially in disadvantaged areas. The closing date set for midday on the 19th December 2024. Government Launches New £15 Million Fund to Expand School Based Nursery Provision (England)
UK charities, voluntary organisations, and schools can apply for grants to help children and adults suffering from severe learning difficulties and autism. The funding is being made available through the Baily Thomas General grants programme and can be used to purchase equipment, support capital works as well and cover project and core costs. Previous grants have been used to support capital works for residential, nursing and respite care, and schools; employment schemes including woodwork, crafts, printing and horticulture; play schemes and play therapy schemes; day and social activities centres; support for families, including respite schemes; independent living schemes; support in the community schemes; and Snoezelen rooms. The next deadline for applications seeking funding over £9,000 is the 1st December 2024. Applications for £9,000 and below can be submitted at any time. Funding for Projects that Address Severe Learning Disabilities (UK)
sobus
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.