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 01 September 2010, Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme
The Enterprise Programme helps young people aged 18-30 who are either unemployed or working part-time to explore and test their ideas, write plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative goals in education, training or work.
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18 August 2010, VOICES FUND - Participation for Social Justice
The Voices Fund has been established in recognition that there are voices and issues within society that are rarely heard, resulting in disadvantage and exclusion. It aims to offer funding for locally based projects that are run by, and for people who may be experiencing some form of disadvantage and/or marginalisation. The Voices Fund hopes to give voice to local experience and issues.
Amount of Funding available
Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £5,000. The Fund will allocate some £60,000 over 2010/2011 in a range of small grants.
Deadline for applications: 29th October 2010 (2nd round)
Visit their website to download the VOICES Fund guidelines and application form.
www.communityfoundationni.org
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17 August 2010, Is an UnLtd Level 2 award waiting for you?
Are you the founder or the driving force behind a social enterprise or a not-for-profit organisation that makes a real difference? Could you convince us that you have what it takes to lift your project to the next stage? If so UnLtd - the
Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs is keen to hear from you.
You must have a proven track record of social impact and financial growth as well as a clearly defined vision for the future.
The UnLtd 'Level 2' award consists of up to £15,000 to meet personal living expenses or project costs as well as dedicated business support over a twelve month period. UnLtd expects to be able to add value to every project we fund, so we need to be
convinced that our investment of time and money is necessary and will deliver long lasting social change.
The competition takes place twice a year and the autumn round will open shortly. The application form is available online from 31st August, but you can refer now to the 'Apply for Level 2' page on www.UnLtd.org.uk for sample questions that you will need to address. The web-site also gives details of the eligibility criteria and some case studies of Level 2 awardees.
Key dates to remember:-
Application form live on website:
Tuesday 31st August 2010.
Grab a sandwich and get the info: Belfast
Wednesday 1 September, 12.30-2pm.
Venue: UnLtd offices, Rooms 55-57, Scottish Mutual Building, 16 Donegal Square South, Belfast BT1 5JG.
Grab a sandwich and get the info: Derry/Londonderry
Monday 6th September, 12.30-2pm.
Venue: Cresco Trust, 20 Pump Street, Derry/
Londonderry BT48 6JG.
Application deadline:
Friday 24th September 2010.
Drop in to one of our information sessions in Belfast or Derry;
to register please email JaneBryson@unltd.org.uk. For an informal discussion about the L2 Awards, contact Geraldine Wilkins on 028 9024 4007 or GeraldineWilkins@unltd.org.uk.
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09 August 2010, Awards for All
Groups accross Northern Ireland can now apply for more funding from Awards for All.
Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are on offer to give community, voluntary and statutory groups the chance to run projects to improve local peoples lives. And those who have already received Lottery cash are welcome to apply for a second time*.
* Groups can now apply for grants of up to £20,000 in a 12-month period to organise projects, but can only hold one award (up to £10,000) ay any one time, and the organisation must have spent the grant before applying for more funding.
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??
To find out more, visit www.awardsforall.org.uk
phone 028 9055 1455
or email enquiriesni@biglotteryfund.org.uk
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06 August 2010, Voices Fund
The Voices Fund has been established in recognition that there are voices and issues within society that are rarely heard, resulting in disadvantage and exclusion. It aims to offer funding for locally based projects that are run by, and for, people who may be experiencing some form of disadvantage and/or marginalisation. The Voices Fund hopes to give voice to local experience and issues.
Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of £5,000. The Fund will allocate some £60,000.00 over 2010/2011 in a arnge of small grants. Deadline for next round of applications is 29 October 2010.
Visit www.communityfoundationni.org for an application form or telephone 028 9024 5927.
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06 August 2010, Arts and Older People Programme
The Arts and Older People Programme offers funding to community groups, voluntary groups and arts organisations who want to work with older people in Northern Ireland. The Programme ains to develop arts projects on related social issues such as poverty, isolation and loneliness.
The Programme can fund up to 100% of project costs and organisations can apply for awards from £500 to £50,000.
All application forms and guidance notes are available from www.artscouncil-ni.org or by telephoning 028 9038 5200 alternatively email cdo@artscouncil-ni.org.
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06 August 2010, Grants for Rural Projects
Trusthouse Charitable Foundation welcomes applications under the Rural Issues Programme.
Grants of less than £10,000 can be requested for running costs, salaries and overheads (all to cover six months costs only) while requests for one off capital costs can be nade for up to £30,000.
Visit www.trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk for an initial read through of the full guidelines before contacting the Foundation on 020 7264 4990.
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21 July 2010, Community Arts Small Grants - The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is offering Small Grants ranging from £500 to £1,000 for community arts projects.
Aims of the Funding
To support grassroots arts initiatives that foster a shared future and that promote the inclusion of the new immigrants, asylum-seekers and their families as well as travellers
To give community and arts organisations the opportunity to develop small scale, new or innovative inclusive projects that will make a difference at local level
To fund small community arts projects addressing a shared future through a range of community arts approaches that will serve as models of good practice and learning
To encourage communities that experience difficulties with cultural and ethnic diversity to use community arts as a way to take up the challenge of social inclusion
Guidelines
Participants should be involved in planning the project.
Only small scale projects will be considered. This grant is not intended to form a small part of a large project.
Applicant organisations should have a constitution or be linked to a constituted organisation.
Applicants must complete a Community Foundation Small Grants Application form in full.
Applicants should state clearly what they propose to do, who will be involved, the cost and how much they need from this Community Arts Fund.
Applications should state a timetable for delivering the project.
The project must be carried through within one year of being offered funding.
What they will not fund:
Projects for individuals or for private companies
Projects that do not have a high level of user participation
Statutory organisations
General appeals
Projects promoting party politics or a particular religion
Retrospective applications where the project is complete
Projects fully funded from other sources
Capital costs
Organisation running costs
Continuation of salaried positions
Overseas travel
Decision Making
Applications will be assessed using a formal process.
Preference will be given to projects that involve more disadvantaged communities
Preference will be given to projects that demonstrate a cross community approach.
Proposals that evidence high levels of participation will score higher.
The decision of Community Foundation Trustees is final.
There are no set deadlines - applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Please note: Grant applications should be made at least two months before project start date.
For more information contact: Sharon Killen, Community Projects Officer, Community Foundation for NI, Community House, Citylink Business Park ,Albert Street, Belfast BT12 4HQ Tel. 028 9024 5927 Fax. 028 9032 9839 Web: www.communityfoundationni.org/b> Email: skillen@communityfoundationni.org
Address:Community Foundation for NI, Community House, Citylink Business Park ,Albert Street, Belfast BT12 4HQ
Tel:028 9024 5927
Fax:028 9032 9839
Email:skillen@communityfoundationni.org
Web:www.communityfoundationni.org
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21 July 2010, Community Wildlife - Big Lottery Fund
This new programme will fund projects that bring local people together to discover, enjoy or protect the wildlife in their local area.
The programme will fund between £300 and £10,000 for projects that:
improve rural or urban environments for people to enjoy, for example by:
protecting wildlife habitatsget people more active and healthier, for example by:
creating a nature trail, woodland walk or wildlife garden for people to enjoy
improving natural community spaces, such as rivers, ponds and woodlands.
exploring parks, rivers and the countryside to look for rare or endangered species
encouraging people to take up gardening or go on nature walks
providing opportunities for children to learn about nature through play.
How to Apply
Full guidelines and application forms are available from the Big Lottery Fund website.
The programme has three application deadlines: 21 July 2010, 22 September 2010 and 24 November 2010.
http://www2.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_community_wildlife?regioncode=-uk
Address:1 Cromac Quay Cromac wood Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 2JD
Tel:028 9055 1455
Web:www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
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21 July 2010, Grants Programme - The Hedley Foundation
The Hedley Foundation was set up in 1971 and supports young people, the disabled and the terminally ill. The foundation has assetts of £20 million.
The main objective of the Trustees' grant-making is to assist and encourage development and change. It follows that most grants will be of capital or one-off nature, but the Trustees sometimes agree to help fund the introduction of new and innovative projects with a series of up to 3 annual grants.
The average grant is £3,000 with few grants exceeding £5,000.
Most grants go to charities where they can make an impact rather than large or national appeals.
Within the main objective, the Foundation makes grants according to its published criteria, which are reviewed from time to time.
Main objective (currently about 70% of the Foundation's budget)
Young people: their education, recreation, support, training, health and welfare,
Subsidiary objectives
Disabled people and the terminally ill: provision of specialist equipment and support for carers,
Type of Grant:
Grants for specific projects only, mostly one-off, but no core revenue, salary or transport funding. The Foundation makes a limited number of recurring grants for up to three years.
Type of Beneficiary:
Registered charities only within the UK, never individuals.
Applications for grants should be made on the foundation's application form which can be downloaded from the website.
http://www.hedleyfoundation.org.uk/image/application_form.doc
The application form should be downloaded, completed in typescript, printed off and sent by post to the address below and accompanied by your e-mail address or a self-addressed envelope (not necessarily stamped).
Mrs Pauline Barker
The Hedley Foundation
1-3 College Hill
London EC4R 2RA
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07 July 2010, Community Arts Small Grants - The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is offering Small Grants ranging from £500 to £1,000 for community arts projects.
Aims of the Funding
To support grassroots arts initiatives that foster a shared future and that promote the inclusion of the new immigrants, asylum-seekers and their families as well as travellers
To give community and arts organisations the opportunity to develop small scale, new or innovative inclusive projects that will make a difference at local level
To fund small community arts projects addressing a shared future through a range of community arts approaches that will serve as models of good practice and learning
To encourage communities that experience difficulties with cultural and ethnic diversity to use community arts as a way to take up the challenge of social inclusion
Guidelines
Participants should be involved in planning the project.
Only small scale projects will be considered. This grant is not intended to form a small part of a large project.
Applicant organisations should have a constitution or be linked to a constituted organisation.
Applicants must complete a Community Foundation Small Grants Application form in full.
Applicants should state clearly what they propose to do, who will be involved, the cost and how much they need from this Community Arts Fund.
Applications should state a timetable for delivering the project.
The project must be carried through within one year of being offered funding.
What they will not fund:
Projects for individuals or for private companies
Projects that do not have a high level of user participation
Statutory organisations
General appeals
Projects promoting party politics or a particular religion
Retrospective applications where the project is complete
Projects fully funded from other sources
Capital costs
Organisation running costs
Continuation of salaried positions
Overseas travel
Decision Making
Applications will be assessed using a formal process.
Preference will be given to projects that involve more disadvantaged communities
Preference will be given to projects that demonstrate a cross community approach.
Proposals that evidence high levels of participation will score higher.
The decision of Community Foundation Trustees is final.
There are no set deadlines - applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Please note: Grant applications should be made at least two months before project start date.
For more information contact: Sharon Killen, Community Projects Officer, Community Foundation for NI, Community House, Citylink Business Park ,Albert Street, Belfast BT12 4HQ Tel. 028 9024 5927 Fax. 028 9032 9839 Web: www.communityfoundationni.org/b> Email: skillen@communityfoundationni.org
Address:Community Foundation for NI, Community House, Citylink Business Park ,Albert Street, Belfast BT12 4HQ
Tel:028 9024 5927
Fax:028 9032 9839
Email:skillen@communityfoundationni.org
Web:www.communityfoundationni.org
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07 July 2010, Grants Programme - The Hedley Foundation
The Hedley Foundation was set up in 1971 and supports young people, the disabled and the terminally ill. The foundation has assetts of £20 million.
The main objective of the Trustees' grant-making is to assist and encourage development and change. It follows that most grants will be of capital or one-off nature, but the Trustees sometimes agree to help fund the introduction of new and innovative projects with a series of up to 3 annual grants.
The average grant is £3,000 with few grants exceeding £5,000.
Most grants go to charities where they can make an impact rather than large or national appeals.
Within the main objective, the Foundation makes grants according to its published criteria, which are reviewed from time to time.
Main objective (currently about 70% of the Foundation's budget)
Young people: their education, recreation, support, training, health and welfare,
Subsidiary objectives
Disabled people and the terminally ill: provision of specialist equipment and support for carers,
Type of Grant:
Grants for specific projects only, mostly one-off, but no core revenue, salary or transport funding. The Foundation makes a limited number of recurring grants for up to three years.
Type of Beneficiary:
Registered charities only within the UK, never individuals.
Applications for grants should be made on the foundation's application form which can be downloaded from the website.
Click here for application
The application form should be downloaded, completed in typescript, printed off and sent by post to the address below and accompanied by your e-mail address or a self-addressed envelope (not necessarily stamped).
Mrs Pauline Barker
The Hedley Foundation
1-3 College Hill
London EC4R 2RA
The Trustees meet six times a year. The closing date for a meeting is three weeks beforehand. All applications will be acknowledged, but, in the case of those short-listed, not until after they have been considered by the Trustees.
Address:The Hedley Foundation 1-3 College Hill London EC4R 2RA
Tel:020 7489 8076
Fax:020 7489 8997
Email:pbarker@hedleyfoundation.org.uk
Web:www.hedleyfoundation.org.uk
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07 July 2010, BBC Children in Need - quarterly deadline - BBC Children in Need
The Children in Need Trust seeks to improve the quality of life for children and young people of 18 yrs and under who are disadvantaged. Grants are available for under £10,000 (small grants) and over £10,000 (main grants).
The BBC Children in Need Appeal is the most important single event in the BBC calendar and the only occasion when the whole of the BBC joins together in support of a single project on TV, radio and online.
The Appeal gives grants to organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people who must be aged 18 years and under, living in the United Kingdom.
Their disadvantages will include:
* Illness, distress, abuse or neglect
* Any kind of disability
* Behavioural or psychological problems
* Living in poverty or situations of deprivation
The application should demonstrate how your project will change the lives of children for the better. It should be entirely focused on children. Where possible and appropriate it should take into account children's views and involve them in decision making.
Applications are welcomed from properly constituted not-for-profit organisations.
These may be:
* Self-help groups
* Voluntary organisations
* Registered charities
Organisations may hold only one grant at a time from the BBC Children in Need Appeal. This includes organisations with dependent branches. They require applicant organisations to have a written Child Protection Policy.
Organisations apply to them for a wide range of grants. The purpose and amount can vary enormously. From their experience they think that the following information might help an organisation to make a more effective application for a grant. During the assessment of your application they will want to know more about:
* How your project was planned and what it hopes to achieve for children
* The child protection measures that are in operation
* The basis for costing equipment, services or activities
* Job description/s, person specification/s and expected salary level/s
* The timing of other decisions with regards to multi-funding or complex projects
They are committed to making sure their grants bring about changes for the better in children's lives and they want to support work that can do this.
How to Apply
New deadlines have been announced and the big change is that all applications must be completed ONLINE. They will not accept any applications in writing and applicants are encouraged to submit supporting materials electronically wherever possible. Children in Need will do everything they can to signpost smaller groups to local points where they can obtain support and practical assistance should they have difficulty with online applications.
Address:Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT2 8HQ
Tel:028 9033 8221
Email:pudsey@bbc.co.uk
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07 July 2010, Lloyds TSB Grants - Lloyds TSB Foudation for Northern Ireland
Lloyds TSB Grants - Lloyds TSB Foudation for Northern Ireland
The Foundation allocates its funds in support of the Northern Ireland community, to enable people, primarily those in need, to be active members of society and to improve their quality of life.
The Foundation has two main target areas to which it seeks to allocate funds.
Social and Community needs
A wide range of activities are supported and the following are meant as a guide only.
*Community Services: Family Centres, Youth and Older People's Clubs, After Schools Clubs, Play Schemes, Help Groups, Child Care Provision.
*Advice Services:Homelessness, Addictions, Bereavement, Family Guidance, Money Advice, Helplines.
*Disabled People: Residences, Day Centres, Transport, Carers, Information & Advice, Advocacy.
*Promotion of Health: Information and Advice, Mental Health, Hospices, Day Care, Home Nursing, Independent Living for Older People.
*Civic Responsibility: Juveniles at Risk, Crime Prevention, Promotion of Volunteering, Victim Support, Mediation, Rehabilitation of Offenders.
*Cultural Enrichment: Improving participation in and access to the arts and national heritage for disadvantaged and disabled people
Education & Training
The objective in this area is to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled people of all ages.
* Projects which help socially excluded people develop their potential and secure employment.
* Employment training (for disabled and disadvantaged people)
* Promotion of life skills, independent living skills for disabled people.
* Enhancing education for disabled young people, pre-school education, literacy skills (where no other support is available).
How to Apply
The Board meet to consider applications during the first week of March, June, September and December. The closing dates for the receipt of applications are the second Friday of January, April, July and October.
Request an application form and guidelines from their office or alternatively they can be downloaded from their website. The guidelines detail the areas they fund, while the Advice on Completing the Application Form takes you through the form question by question.
It is important to consider the guidelines carefully before completing the application form. They will be more than happy to assist you with any aspect of the process.They can only accept requests for funding on the official application form.
They welcome the opportunity to discuss projects with applicants before submission to the Trustees. This will help to ensure that the project is within the criteria and provides an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the application process.
For more information on the programme see the website.
Address:The GasWorks, 2nd Floor, 14 Cromac Place, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT7 2JB
Tel:028 9032 3000
Fax:
Email:info@lloydstsbfoundationni.org
Web:www.lloydstsbfoundationni.org
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24 June 2010, The Big Lottery Fund has launched its Reaching Out programmes
The Big Lottery Fund has launched its Reaching Out programmes - Empowering Young People and Connecting Older People - which will aim to invest up to £40 million to support older people and young people at risk.
Big Lottery Fund marked the launch of the new programmes with the Big Debate, an event to discuss the main issues facing older and young people most at risk in NI communities.
Empowering Young People is a £20 million programme that will award grants of £100,000 - £500,000 to projects that could support young people who are in care, who are involved in crime, or have been removed from education. Young people must be involved in designing, developing and running projects.
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15 June 2010, Comic Relief UK Grant Programme - Cycle 4 Now Open to Applications
Comic Relief's UK Grant Programme aims to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people in the UK by investing in work that addresses people's immediate needs, as well as tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice.
Registered charities and voluntary organisations (including social enterprises and community interest companies) in the UK are invited to apply for grants of between £25,000 and £40,000.
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06 March 2010, New Round of Funding Opened!!!
The Community Development and Health Network is opening a new round of funding through its Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership Programme (BCPP). BCPP is about local communities and pharmacists working together using a community development approach to meet local health needs.
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08 January 2009, South West Action for Rural Development (SWARD)
Funding Applications - Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.
SWARD is seeking funding applications under Measures 3.1 and 3.2 of the Rural Development Programme in the South West area (Cookstown, Dungannon and South Tyrone, Fermanagh and Magherafelt District Council areas).
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