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Keeping you up to date with the latest funding opportunities

Funding Insight

G Insight The weekly funding e-magazine from www.grantsonline.org.uk 2nd September 2019

New Funding Opportunities ................................................... 1

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Power and Accountability (UK) ..................................................... 2 Grants to Enrich the Quality of Life of Sick Children in Hospitals (UK) .................................................. 3 Outdoor Learning Officer Grant Scheme Opens for Applications (UK) .................................................. 3 Genetic Disorders UK: Jeans for Genes 2020 Grants (UK) ................................................................... 4 £250,000 Boost for Broadband in Conference Centres (UK) ................................................................. 5 Applying for the 5G Rural Connected Communities Project (UK) .......................................................... 5 British Science Week Community Grant Scheme Due to Re-Open in September (UK) ........................ 6 Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Sustainable Futures Fund (UK) ...................................................... 7 Funding for Projects That Contribute to the Ongoing Transformation of the Northern Ireland Conflict (UK) 8 Masonic Charitable Foundation Programme to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older People (England and

Wales) ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Masonic Charitable Foundation - Early Years Opportunities Grants Programme (England and Wales)10 Funding Available to Councils to Improve Public Services Using Digital Technology (England) .......... 11 Travel Grants for International School Visits (England) ........................................................................ 12 Funding for International School Exchanges (England) ....................................................................... 13 Funding of up to £25,000 to Encourage Cycling to Work (Scotland) ................................................... 14 School Library Improvement Fund (Scotland) ...................................................................................... 15 Funding for School and Youth Residential Trips (Scotland) ................................................................. 16 Funding for Local Projects and Good Causes (Glasgow) .................................................................... 17 Sustainable Development Fund (Brecon Beacons) ............................................................................. 18 Funding for Children’s Disability Equipment (North East) .................................................................... 19 Grants of Up to £10,000 Available to Organisations Delivering Projects that Support Women and Girls (London)

.............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Grants for Schools and Young People’s Projects (Southwark) ............................................................ 21

Funding Reminders ............................................................... 22

Grants to Cover Running Costs for Small Charities (UK) ..................................................................... 22 Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme (UK) .............................................................................. 23 War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK) ..................................................................................................... 24 National Churches Foundation Grant Reopens for Applications (UK) ................................................. 24 Grants to Support Children’s Health and Education (UK and Ireland) ................................................. 25 Commercialising Quantum Technologies - Apply for Funding (UK) ..................................................... 26 Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK) ........................................................ 27 Funding for Community Based Projects (UK and Overseas) ............................................................... 28 Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) ............. 29 The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland) .................................................................................... 30 Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Develop New Community Energy Business Models (England) 31 Small Grants Available for Community Projects (Scotland) ................................................................. 32

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New Funding Opportunities

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Power and Accountability (UK)

The next closing date for applications to the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust - Power and

Accountability Fund is 2nd December 2019.

Funding is available from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) to support projects that

challenge how power is concentrated, shared and used and how it is changing through globalisation,

new technology, new channels of communication, extreme inequality and other factors. Specifically, the

Trust wants to support people to create a world in which power is more equally shared, and in which

powerful institutions are responsive and accountable to wider society and aligned with the long-term

public interest.

Applications should address the following:

• Strengthening corporate accountability

• Strengthening democratic accountability

• Encouraging responsible media.

In addition to the specific focus areas above, JRCT is open to occasionally supporting other work that

furthers the vision of this programme, is highly innovative, with the potential to bring about systemic

change and is exceptionally difficult to fund from other sources.

Projects can be UK-based or can be pan-European. Applications aimed at increasing the accountability

of the UK government and other UK bodies for the impact of the policies and practices that they pursue

within global institutions are also considered.

A broad range of organisations and individuals are eligible to apply – check eligibility here.

Recent grants awarded have ranged from £1,000 to £100,000+ including:

• £34,500 to the Bevan Foundation

• £11,000 to the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies

• £1,000 to three 4 all theatre

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https://www.jrct.org.uk/power-and-accountability

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Grants to Enrich the Quality of Life of Sick Children in Hospitals (UK)

Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity provides grants of between £100 and £10,000 to registered charitable hospitals and hospices across the UK to enhance and enrich the quality of life of sick children in hospitals. Since 2003, Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity has given over £2 million in grants to 312 projects in 100 different hospitals and hospices, providing life-saving medical equipment, free family accommodation, a range of arts, music and play therapy programmes, sensory equipment and facilities and respite care. Organisations working within hospitals and hospices are eligible to apply where they have a supporting reference from the hospital/hospice itself.

Preference is given to projects conceived by and developed in hospitals and hospices that provide geographically regional health care services to a wide range of children; that are not discriminatory; and that will promote the work of the Charity in their area.

Previous projects supported include:

• Funding to the Demelza Hospice Care for Children in Kent to provide pre and post bereavement music therapy.

• A grant to Lister Hospital to fund a Rhino Sensory Voyager, a piece of machinery that projects coloured images into ceilings and walls, plays sensory music and has fibre optic lights, water bubbles and hand held sensory toys, helping to distract and entertain children treated at the hospital.

The next deadline for applications to the Charity is Friday 18th October 2019.

Useful Links:

Application Guidelines

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https://wallaceandgromitcharity.org/about#grant-making

Outdoor Learning Officer Grant Scheme Opens for Applications (UK)

The Ernest Cook Trust has announced that it is accepting applications for funding through its Outdoor Learning Officer Grant scheme. The Trust believes that inspirational educators and mentors are key to engaging people with the environment.

The scheme provides funding to charities and not for profit organisations that want to employ learning officers/outdoor educators. The Trust will provide up to £15,000 per year (estimated as 50% of a full-time salary including on costs) for up to three years.

Priority will be given to applications from urban and rural deprived areas and applications that include disadvantaged members of society.

The closing date for applications is the 27th September 2019.

Useful Links:

Application Form

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http://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/outdoor-learning-officer/

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Genetic Disorders UK: Jeans for Genes 2020 Grants (UK)

The 2020 Jeans for Genes grant programme is due to re-open for applications on the 1st September

2019. Funds raised on Jeans for Genes Days provide grants to disorder-specific charities and patient

groups to fund projects and services for children affected by genetic disorders. Members of Genetic

Disorders UK's partnership network can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to cover day-to-day support,

equipment, nursing, patient support services and events which bring together affected children and their

families.

Genetic Disorders UK will accept applications from charities and patient groups that support both adults

and children as long as the focus of the grant is on children. Genetic Disorders UK will also accept

applications from special needs organisations such as special schools, playgroups, hospitals and

hospices that provide services to children with a wide range of conditions as long as children affected

by genetic disorders are the main beneficiaries of the project.

Previous organisations supported include:

• The Scottish Huntington's Association for a five-day Summer camp for young people affected

by Huntington's disease.

• Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Support Group to provide families with a DVD with the very latest

information about PCD.

• Dravet Syndrome UK to fund a family weekend away in an environment that is prepared for the

serious medical issues that may arise for affected children and offering a life-line to parents.

Useful Links:

Grant Recipients 2019

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https://www.geneticdisordersuk.org/for-charities-and-patient-groups/grant-programme/

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£250,000 Boost for Broadband in Conference Centres (UK)

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has launched a new competition for conference centres across the UK to apply for funding to improve broadband infrastructure with the aim of hosting more international conferences at UK venues. The £250,000 funding will be awarded to venues across the UK to support the improvement of on-site broadband facilities and help them attract more international business events.

Applications for funding will be open to event venues with conference facilities, including hotels and event centres, that bid for - or plan to bid for - events which attract international delegates.

Exact costs will vary between locations, however the average value per project will be approximately £30 000.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Friday 27th September 2019.

Useful Links:

Broadband competition: PDF version of application form

Broadband competition: Legal Notices

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/broadband-competition-for-event-venues

Applying for the 5G Rural Connected Communities Project (UK)

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has launched a new £30 million competition to test 5G applications in rural areas, along with plans to improve and extend mobile coverage. The Rural Connected Communities (RCC) competition will fund up to 10 5G research and development projects to run over the course of two years.

These projects will trial innovative use cases and technical solutions to build the business case for investment in rural connectivity and explore the capabilities of 5G to benefit rural communities. They will also help demonstrate demand from a variety of economic sectors and rural communities for 5G technologies.

Connectivity applications are expected to show a combination of societal and economic benefits that will together create a stronger case for investing in the deployment of 5G infrastructure for rural areas.

This competition is open to applications from consortia from across the UK. Consortia are likely to consist of a mixture of organisations including the public, private and third sectors, and academia.

The competition closes midday on the 25th October 2019.

Applicants that have any questions or would like more clarification can check out the Q&A.

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/applying-for-the-5g-rural-connected-communities-project

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British Science Week Community Grant Scheme Due to Re-Open in September (UK)

The British Science Week Community Grant Scheme is due to re-open for applications in late

September 2019. The scheme offers £500-£1,000 grants to community groups that run their own

science activities during British Science Week (6-15 March 2020) aimed at audiences who are

traditionally under-represented and currently not engaged in science activity during.

This can include:

• People who are Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME);

• People with low socioeconomic status, including people disadvantaged in terms of education

and income;

• Young people facing adversity, including those not in education, employment or training;

• People with a disability, defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and

long-term effect on someone’s ability to do normal daily activities;

• People living in a remote and rural location, defined as settlements of less than 10,000 people;

• Girls and women.

The deadline for applications will be in mid-November 2019.

Note: community grants cannot be used for events or activities with school groups unless they are a

special needs school. For school activities, the schools themselves, if they meet the eligibility criteria,

should apply for the Kick Start Grants.

For any questions, please contact the British Science Association: bsw@britishscienceassociation.org

Useful Links:

Case studies

Community Grant Guidelines 2019

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https://www.britishscienceweek.org/about-us/grants/bsw-community-grant-scheme/

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Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Sustainable Futures Fund (UK)

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust recognises that climate change caused by human activity is

threatening the well-being of humanity and that the wealthiest countries and individuals are responsible

for a disproportionate share of emissions, whilst the poorest countries and sections of society are the

most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In order to tackle this issue, the Sustainable Futures

fund focuses grant making on:

• Identifying the true costs and risks of resource depletion, climate change and other

environmental problems

• Campaigns, initiatives and work that promote alternatives to consumerism

• Campaigns and movements that give a voice to young activists and marginalised groups on

issues of economic and environmental justice.

Grants are available from a few hundred pounds to over £100,000 and may be single payments or

spread over up to three years. Funding priorities are:

• Better economics – with grants funding work that explores how sustainability rather than

traditional forms of economic growth

• Beyond consumerism – funded work will include that which engages people individually and

collectively in moving culture away from consumerism and towards more sustainable ways of

living

• New Voices – funding for campaigns and movements that enable marginalised groups and

young activists to have a voice in decisions which affect them

The deadline to apply is the 2nd December 2019.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

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https://www.jrct.org.uk/sustainable-future

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Funding for Projects That Contribute to the Ongoing Transformation

of the Northern Ireland Conflict (UK)

Registered, excepted or exempt charities based within any of the four jurisdictions of the UK can apply

for programme or project funding or for unrestricted or core support for work which will contribute to the

ongoing transformation of the Northern Ireland conflict.

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) aims to fund work delivered by organisations, individuals

and charities and grants range from a few hundred pounds to £100,000+ and may be single payments

or spread over up to three years.

JRCT is interested in funding work which:

• Addresses the root causes of violence and injustice, rather than alleviating symptoms

• Cannot be funded from other sources

• Is likely to make a long-term, strategic difference.

Funded projects will address the following priority areas:

• Strengthening human rights and equality

• Supporting inclusive, non-sectarian and participatory politics

• Supporting processes of demilitarisation

• Dealing with the past i.e. work that promotes a shared understanding of the root causes of past

violence, or which encourages government to implement initiatives to address the legacy of

violence at a societal level.

The Trust is particularly interested in receiving applications related to women’s participation in all of

these areas.

In addition to applications from Northern Ireland, it is open to receiving applications from Britain and the

Republic of Ireland for work related to the above areas, and for work with an all-Ireland focus.

Registered, excepted or exempt charities based within any of the four jurisdictions of the UK can apply

for programme or project funding or for unrestricted or core support. Further details on eligibility can be

found here.

Local work will be supported only where it is likely to have a wider impact, for example if it is testing a

model which can then be replicated or is addressing a local issue that has wider social or political

implications.

The next deadline for applications is 12 noon on 2nd December 2019.

Useful Links:

Projects previously funded

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https://www.jrct.org.uk/northern-ireland

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Masonic Charitable Foundation Programme to Support Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Older People (England and Wales)

Local and national charities in England and Wales can apply to the Later Life Inclusions grants

programme run by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Later Life Inclusion grants programme is

open to charities working to reduce loneliness and isolation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people

over 50.

Grants can be offered to charities that provide:

• Mental and physical health support

• Gateway and access to service, e.g. transport and technology

• Community based approaches, i.e. volunteering, positive ageing and neighbourhood support

• Advocacy, social and welfare support

The type of activities that could be funded include:

• Support for emotional and psychological planning for later life

• Digital inclusion sessions to enable older people to access services

• Activities and clubs enabling older people to remain active and make friends

• Providing companionship and befriending schemes for periods of transition

• Advice and information on options for those with health conditions

• Carers and respite support

The programme offers both small grants of up to £15,000 to charities with an annual income of up to

£500,000 for projects lasting up to three years; and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities

with an annual income of above £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years.

The next application window for small grants will re-open on the 14th October 2019 until the 3rd January

2020. For large grants the application timeframe will be from the 16th September until the 4th November

2019.

Useful Links:

Eligibility Guidelines: Small Grants

Eligibility Guidelines: Large Grants

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https://mcf.org.uk/apply-later-life/%C2%A0

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Masonic Charitable Foundation - Early Years Opportunities Grants Programme (England and Wales)

Charities in England and Wales can apply for Early Years Opportunities Grants through the Masonic

Charitable Foundation. The Early Years Opportunities programme is open to charities that help

disadvantaged children and young people (up to the age of 25 years) overcome the barriers they face

to achieve the best possible start in life.

Grants can be offered to charities that provide:

• Mental and physical health support

• Learning and development, including language and communication skills, social and emotional

etc.

• Parental support, including whole family approach

• Pastoral and advocacy support

The type of activities that could be funded include:

• Additional educational opportunities such as improving literacy and numeracy

• Individual interventions, i.e. parent education, home visiting or mentoring

• Encouraging healthy behaviours with regards to diet, activity and wellbeing

• Psychological interventions for domestic abuse and behavioural issues etc.

• Provision of vital adaptive technologies and equipment removing barriers

Alternative methods or specialist therapies to help children and young people integrate into the

mainstream education system.

The programme offers both small grants of up to £15,000 to charities with an annual income of up to

£500,000 for projects lasting up to three years; and grants of between £10,000 and £150,000 to charities

with an annual income of above £500,000 for projects lasting up to three years.

The next application window for small grants will re-open on the 14th October 2019 until the 3rd January

2020. For large grants the application timeframe will be from the 16th September until the 4th November

2019.

Useful Links:

Eligibility Guidelines: Small Grants

Eligibility Guidelines: Large Grants

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https://mcf.org.uk/apply-early-years/%C2%A0

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Funding Available to Councils to Improve Public Services Using Digital Technology (England)

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is inviting groups of local authorities working

together to apply for grants of up to £350,000 to improve public services through innovative uses of

digital technology.

The funding is being made available through round 2 of the £7.5 million Local Digital Fund.

The type of projects funded could range from making people’s lives easier with more efficient, online

ways to pay for services or get help, to embracing tech to support vulnerable people or making bin

collections, social housing repairs and taxi licensing services more efficient.

Only councils in England are eligible to lead on applications; councils in other parts of the UK are still

eligible to partner on applications.

All project applications will need to include at least 3 partner local authorities that have signed the Local

Digital Declaration.

The closing date for applications is the 16th September 2019.

For questions about an application to the Local Digital Fund, contact the Local Digital team at

fund@localdigital.gov.uk

Previous projects supported include:

• A grant of £69,300 to Birmingham City Council to investigate how the use of virtual assistants

or chatbots, such as Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri, could improve the provision of care for

people in need.

• A grant of £100,000 to Stockport Local Authority to help frontline children’s services workers

access the information they need to assess what support to offer and judge safeguarding risk

by building a prototype to view the information easily.

Useful Links:

Round 1 Funded Projects

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https://localdigital.gov.uk/fund/applying-to-the-local-digital-fund/

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Travel Grants for International School Visits (England)

Travel grants are now available to enable groups of secondary school pupils to visit a partner school in

any country (Europe, or wider World) for a minimum of four nights. Visits can be used to enhance

curriculum teaching, improve language learning or help build soft skills. Priority is given to applications

that feature young people from disadvantaged backgrounds as visitors or hosts. Offered through a new

£2.5 million Department for Education programme in partnership with the British Council, it is anticipated

that the visits will offer up to 20 students at a time per school a truly intercultural experience. Visits must

be started by 31st May 2020; the last date for applications is 14th February 2020.

Priority will be given to applications that show the school, or the group of students being visited, have

significant levels of disadvantage (e.g., Pupil Premium, Opportunity Area, Index of Multiple Deprivation,

Additional Needs etc) and those who will gain the most from this experience.

The trip must be centred around a visit to a partner school with the two peer groups of young people

engaging on a theme and learning together. Young people are encouraged to stay with host families

where possible.

Grants of up to £11,000 for the EU and wider Europe and up to £16,500 for the rest of the world can

cover international travel for pupils and accompanying teachers, accommodation and subsistence, local

transport and administration costs of up to £500. Grants can cover up to 100% of the total costs of the

visit and it is anticipated that the average visit will comprise up to 20 pupils and 2 to 3 teachers.

Apply at any time before the 14th February 2020.

Useful Links:

Application Guidelines

Application Form

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https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/exchanges

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Funding for International School Exchanges (England)

Schools in England can apply for grants to take pupils aged 11 and above overseas. The funding which is being made available through the British Council’s International Exchanges Programme is aimed at schools with a high proportion of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and with above-average numbers of pupil premium students. Young people are encouraged to stay with host families where possible, giving them the best opportunity to practice their language skills and be fully immersed in another culture.

Funding is available for three different elements:

1. A short teacher pre-visit (to conduct risk assessment and plan the school exchange)

Up to 100% of the total cost. Max grant: £500 (EU and wider Europe); £1000 (Rest of the world)

2. School exchange

Up to 100% of the total cost (families of pupil premium children should not be asked to contribute)

On the basis of 20 pupils and 2 to 3 teachers, minimum 4 nights away.

Max grant: £10,000 (EU and wider Europe); £15,000 (Rest of the world)

Applications may be considered for higher numbers than this depending on particular circumstances (for example if a higher staffing to pupil ratio is required due to the needs of the pupils). Please provide details in your application.

3. Administration and management

Up to 100% of the total cost. Max grant: £500

Overall maximum grant available per school:

For visits to EU and wider Europe: £11,000

For visits in the Rest of the world: £16,500

The grant can be used to cover the following costs:

• travel for pupils and accompanying teachers (*) • accommodation and subsistence for pupils and accompanying teachers (*) • local transport • administration costs

Exchanges programme and visit can take place any time up until 19th April 2020.

Useful Link:

British Council School Exchange Grants 2019 Application

British Council School Exchange Grants 2019 FAQ

British Council School Exchange Grants 2019 Guidelines

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https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/exchanges

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Funding of up to £25,000 to Encourage Cycling to Work (Scotland)

Grants of up to £25,000 are available to businesses and organisations in Scotland to encourage cycling

as a healthy, sustainable and accessible way to commute. The funding is available for capital projects

that encourage staff and visitors to travel by bike.

Common projects include:

• The installation of secure and sheltered cycle parking;

• Upgrades to shower, changing and drying facilities;

• Purchase of office pool bikes;

• The creation of bike maintenance areas.

To apply for funding, a workplace must be registered for the Cycling Friendly Employer Award.

The funding is being made available through the Cycling Scotland’s Cycling Friendly Employer

Development Fund and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The fund is open to workplaces that are working towards achieving or maintaining Cycling Friendly

Employer status.

Useful Links:

Download the Application Pack

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https://www.cycling.scot/our-programmes/cycle-friendly/employer

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School Library Improvement Fund (Scotland)

The Scottish Library and Information Council has announced that the Scottish Library Improvement

Fund (SLIC) has re-opened for applications. School Library Managers in Scottish state schools can

apply for funding to support innovative projects in Scotland’s school libraries.

Previously supported include a teenage sensory reading programme in the Highlands and a mental

health and wellbeing initiative in Clackmannanshire.

There are no minimum or maximum grant amounts but projects must be completed within twelve

months. SLIC accepts up to two applications per local authority.

Every local authority in Scotland has identified a Key Contact for Schools and SLIF applications must

be collaborated with them before submission. It is very important that applications are signed by the

Key Contact.

The deadline for applications is the 30th September 2019. Collaborative bids are welcomed, these may

be from two schools or a school and another organisation e.g. the Scottish Book Trust.

Useful Links:

Approved Projects 2017

School Library Improvement Fund FAQs

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https://scottishlibraries.org/funding/school-library-improvement-fund/

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Funding for School and Youth Residential Trips (Scotland)

Youth Groups, Schools, Colleges, and registered charities in Scotland working with young people aged

8 to 25 years can apply for funding through the Scottish Youth Hostelling Association (SYHA) Explorer

Fund.

The fund aims to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds take part in a school or youth

group residential trip to build confidence, resilience, social and employability skills.

The fund will cover the cost of accommodation as well as the cost of catering, depending on the hostel

and group size.

The closing date for applications is the 27th September 2019 and trips can take place any time until

30th June 2020.

Successful groups will be required to pay a small contribution of £100 per group. This may be waived

depending on the circumstance.

In 2018 the Scottish Youth Hostelling Association funded youth and school groups from across Scotland

including Castlemilk Youth Group, St Andrews Primary School, Be View Resource Centre,

Grangemouth High School, YOMO, The Mungo Foundation, Kingussie High School, PEEK and Moray

Primary School

Useful Links:

Application Form

Guidance Notes

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https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostelling-scotland-explorer-fund/

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Funding for Local Projects and Good Causes (Glasgow)

Glasgow Airports Flight Path Fund provides grants to community groups and charities within close

proximity to the airport for projects that improve opportunities, facilities and services available to local

people. Grants are made for projects falling with three key areas:

• Employment – especially local projects that breakdown barriers to employment through skills

development

• Environment – especially projects that protect and enhance the natural environment

• Education – especially projects designed to bring positive benefits to and change the lives of

people in the local community

Awards can be made for all or part of project costs and are generally not made to cover core or running

costs.

No minimum or maximum grant levels are published, however awards over £5,000 are subject to the

approval of the Managing Director of Glasgow Airport.

The committee meets approximately once every two months and applications must be submitted no

later than three weeks prior to the meeting date.

The 2018 next meeting is on the 10th May 2019, applications must be received three weeks before the

meeting to be considered – apply by 11th October 2019.

Previously supported projects include:

• The Tannahill Centre: £25,000 towards a complete revamp of this Paisley-based community

café and turn it into a learning café for local residents.

• Drumchapel United Free Church: £750 to set up Little Lambs Nursery Group.

Useful Links:

Flight Path Guidelines for Applicants

Application Form

Flight Path Fund Video

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https://www.glasgowairport.com/flight-path-fund/

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Sustainable Development Fund (Brecon Beacons)

The Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has been allocated £200,000 for the current financial year

and aims to support projects which improve quality of life for communities in the Park.

The priorities of the scheme for 2018/19 are:

Energy: Grants can support community renewables and energy efficiency or innovative actions to

increase energy efficiency in small businesses.

Business: Start-up grants for small businesses focusing on the natural environment or conserving the

built/cultural heritage of the area, business expansion grants for businesses expanding conservation

work on the natural environment or built/cultural heritage of the area, i.e. job creation,

apprenticeships/traineeships.

Natural and Built Heritage: Grants towards the repair of listed buildings or significant building structures

of a commercial nature in a conservation area and biodiversity projects which increase the connectivity

between wildlife and communities or projects which monitor and record biodiversity across the Park.

Community resilience: Including Rural Transport Solutions.

Health & wellbeing: Community projects focusing on Health and /or integration of excluded groups

within the Park or building long term capacity to enable groups outside the Park boundary to come into

the Park for recreational & health benefits.

Sustainable Development Fund grants can support the cost of materials, hand tools, printing,

contractors costs; project management i.e. staff costs over one or more years and project development

e.g. new action or partnerships, training, pre-project studies.

The majority of grants awarded are for a maximum of £10,000. Applications for smaller projects under

£1,000 are also welcomed. Up to 50% of total eligible project costs may be funded with the remainder

met from elsewhere. The value of volunteer time and donations in kind can be used match funding.

The next closing date is the 30th October 2019.

Useful Link:

Application Guidelines

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http://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/communities/sustainability-2/substainable-development-fund/sdf-

application-deadlines/

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Funding for Children’s Disability Equipment (North East)

The Sunshine Fund has announced that the next closing date for applications is the 25th October 2019.

Individuals and organisations in the North East of England can apply to the fund for equipment that will

help disabled children.

This can include:

• Trikes

• IT equipment

• Wheelchairs

• Profiling beds

• Specialised seating

• Sensory equipment

• Hydrotherapy equipment.

Applications are open to both individuals and organisations.

To qualify:

• The application must relate to a person aged 18 or under.

• The application is made by an individual child/siblings with disabilities or an organisation that

supports children with disabilities.

• Have not applied in the last 12 months.

• Live in the following areas: Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham.

Useful Links:

Download an application pack

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https://thesunshinefund.org/apply/

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Grants of Up to £10,000 Available to Organisations Delivering Projects that Support Women and Girls (London)

The London Community Foundation has announced that grants of up to £10,000 are available to

charities and community organisations delivering projects that support women and girls to build skills

and confidence, improve their health and wellbeing, and build social networks.

The funding is being made available through the Tampon Tax Community Fund in London. The Tampon

Tax Fund allocates funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives

of disadvantaged women and girls.

The fund is open to applications from organisations operating in any London Borough with the exception

of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham or the City of London. This is because East End Community

Foundation are accepting applications from organisations working within those boroughs and groups

should apply through them.

Priority will be given to:

• A project that has been established by women or girls and/or is led and staffed by women and

girls

• A project that has been established with the key aim of working with women and girls only

• Grassroots organisations offering localised support to women and girls

• Organisations working with women or girls with multiple disadvantages

• User led organisations that have a clear understanding of the women and girls they are

supporting

• Sustainable projects that provide long-term solutions to women or girls they are helping

The closing date for applications is 12pm on the 11th October 2019.

If potential applicants have any questions or would like to discuss any element of the fund or their

application, please contact the Foundation on 020 7582 5117 or at applications@londoncf.org.uk

Useful Links:

Tampon Tax Community Fund Guidelines

Guidance for Online Application Form

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https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/tampon-tax-community-fund

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Grants for Schools and Young People’s Projects (Southwark)

Schools and organisations working with schools and colleges in the London Borough of Southwark

have until the 15th November 2019 to apply for a grant from the Newcomen Collet Foundation.

Priority is given to:

• Assisting schools and other groups to purchase equipment for the benefit of children;

• Supporting extra curricula activities (e.g. school trips, after school clubs, holiday clubs,

uniformed organisations) for children and young people;

• Assisting organisations which provide educational opportunities to schools and colleges in the

Borough of Southwark (e.g. visiting theatre companies and musicians). It is unlikely that they

will provide 100% of funding so applicants should also have additional funding options in place.

The Foundation will usually visit organisations to ensure that the scheme is viable. However, with only

£100,000 a year to give in grants, it is unlikely that the Foundation will ever fully support a project, and

involvement of other grant-giving bodies is usually needed.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

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http://www.newcomencollett.org.uk/organisations.html

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Funding Reminders

Grants to Cover Running Costs for Small Charities (UK)

The Marsh Christian Trust was founded in 1981 with the sum of £75,000 by its current Chairman, Mr

Brian Marsh OBE. His aim was to create a sustainable way to give something back to society by

supporting organisations and people who are making a difference.

The Trust supports around 300 charities every year and focuses on providing funding which could help

small organisations pay for various running costs, such as volunteer expenses, training days, equipment

maintenance and other core outgoings. The Trust aims to build long-standing relationships with

successful applicants and, subject to an annual review, continue its support over time.

Applicants must be a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the

Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. This does not include Community Interest Companies (CICs).

Charities will be working in the areas of:

• Arts and heritage

• Social welfare

• Environmental causes and animal welfare

• Education and training

• Healthcare

Charities must have been established for more than one financial year and able to provide a full set of

their most recent Annual Report and Accounts, or the equivalent financial information if their annual

income is under £25,000.

Grants are unrestricted and range from £300 to £2,000 with new applications at the lower end of this

scale.

Applications are considered on the basis of the organisation’s financial position, performance against

charitable aims and objectives and the ratio of voluntary income against fundraising expenses.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Examples of the support given include:

• Core costs for Compaid, a digital skills centre in Kent that supports people with disabilities and

sensory impairments

• Glassdoor, an organisation that offers shelter to the homeless in London.

More information on the Trust and projects supported can be found in the Annual Review 2017-18

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https://www.marshchristiantrust.org/grants/

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Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme (UK)

The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme offers grants of up to £1,000 to schools in the UK to

set up Breakfast clubs for those children in most need.

To qualify for the programme:

The breakfast club must be based in a school in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland;

A limited number of grants are available so priority will be given to schools that have either:

35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding and / or eligible for free school meals.

or

Schools that are based in an area which is classified as falling in the 10% of most deprived areas

according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Schools can find out if this applies to their school by

following the instructions which you can find here.

Additionally, if your school has received breakfast club funding from Gregg’s or Magic Breakfast within

the current academic year, your club will not be considered a priority for support.

Only one grant per school in each academic year is available.

There are no closing dates and applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis.

For any queries please contact Forever Manchester on 0044 161 214 0940 or e-mail

kelloggs@forevermanchester.com

Useful Links:

Online Application Form

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https://forevermanchester.com/kelloggs-breakfast-club-programme/

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War Memorials Grant Scheme (UK)

The War Memorials Trust is providing grants for the repair and conservation of free-standing war

memorials in England.

These grants are intended to help those who are responsible for the upkeep of war memorials. The

grants support the care and preservation of war memorials to a high standard, and to prevent the decay

of this important part of our built heritage. Grants will normally be for up to a maximum of 75% of eligible

costs, with a maximum grant of £30,000.

The fund is open to anyone to apply; individuals or organisations, including councils.

The next closing date for applications is the 30th November 2019.

Useful Links:

Frequently Asked Questions

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http://www.warmemorials.org/grants/

National Churches Foundation Grant Reopens for Applications (UK)

Churches across the UK can apply for grants of between £500 and £3,000 towards the cost of urgent

maintenance works and small repairs through the National Churches Trust Foundation Grant

Programme.

The Foundation Grant Programme can, for a limited time only, award grants of up to £10,000 towards

urgent maintenance works and small investigative works costing up to £20,000 and will cover no more

that 50% of costs.

Applications are accepted from listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination,

but particularly from those in priority areas i.e. North East England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

The next deadline is the 26th September 2019.

Useful Links:

Guidance Notes

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https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/foundationgrants

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Grants to Support Children’s Health and Education (UK and Ireland)

The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is the 8th October

2019. The Foundation distributes a total of around £200,000 per quarter.

Grants of up to £30,000 are available per year for up to two years to registered charities for projects

that improve education and health for young people in three key areas:

• Children and young people with disabilities

• Children and young people who are sick in hospital

• Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care)

The Foundation is a small charity and generally will not make awards of over £30,000 (per year).

Funding can be requested for one-off projects or for up to 2 years work.

Applications from schools and hospitals are welcomed as long as they are made through an appropriate

registered charity.

If favoured, grant applications for up to £5,000 can be approved by the Director, up to £10,000 can be

approved by the Grants Committee, and applications for more than £10,000 are recommended to the

Trustees for final approval.

Additional Information:

Application Guidelines

Previous Grants Awarded

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https://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf-central-grants/

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Commercialising Quantum Technologies - Apply for Funding (UK)

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £33 million to work with others on developing new products

and services that exploit quantum technologies.

Projects must aim to speed up commercialisation of second-generation quantum technologies and

should address at least 1 of the following areas:

• connectivity and techniques for securing data in storage and in flight;

• situational awareness including autonomous systems; sensors and detectors for the built

environment, transport and infrastructure; imaging and sensing of things currently invisible;

• transformational computing to solve currently unmanageable problems.

The competition has 2 strands:

• up to £27 million is available for consortia undertaking large research projects

• up to £6 million is available for projects with costs of less than £500,000 that can be undertaken

by companies working alone or with partners

The competition opens on 5th August 2019, and the deadline for applications is at midday on 30th

October 2019.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commercialising-quantum-technologies-apply-for-funding

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Grants to Promote Latin and Roman Studies and Activities (UK)

The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies has announced the next closing date for applications

is the 1st November 2019.

The Society makes grants to schools to help promote Latin and Roman studies. Most of the grants are

awarded for the purchase of textbooks and other books on Roman topics. The Committee also makes

awards to groups and schools and museums organising lectures or study days on Roman themes, and

money has recently been made available for archaeology fieldwork bursaries.

Schools that have recently been awarded funding include:

• Hereford Cathedral School that received funding to run weekly Latin masterclasses;

• A grant from the Roman Society enabled Feniton C of E Primary School to buy books and extra

resources to help their pupils have fun learning;

• A grant from the Roman Society enabled thirty pupils in Year 9 at Ysgol Brynhyfryd to study

Classical Civilisation GCSE;

• The Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School Robert which received a grant to help Year 4 pupils

study aspects of the Roman invasion and its impact.

Applications from schools planning to start courses in Latin are particularly welcome. Grants usually

range from £50 to £600.

Useful Links:

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https://www.romansociety.org/Grants-Prizes/Grants-for-Schools

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Funding for Community Based Projects (UK and Overseas)

The Hilden Charitable Fund awards grants of an average of £5,000 to causes working at community

level in the UK and developing countries which are less likely to be able to raise funds from public

subscriptions.

Current UK funding priorities are: Homelessness, Penal Affairs, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and

Community Based initiatives for Disadvantaged Young People Aged 16 to 25 (to fund programmes that

are helping these young people in the job market, with advice, training, volunteering and work

placement schemes).

Overseas, Hilden concentrates on projects in developing countries working on community development,

education, and health and particularly welcomes those that address the needs and potential of girls and

women.

Only applications submitted on the form supplied on the website will be considered.

Hilden accepts applications at any time but the closing date for applications to be considered at the

Autumn meeting of Trustees is the 12th September 2019.

Projects funded in 2018 included:

• Community based initiatives for disadvantaged young people (aged 16-25) such as The

Furniture Recycling Project, Gloucestershire and Watford Citizens Advice Bureau for their

apprentice scheme

• Projects helping destitute refuges such as Azadi Trust Birmingham and the Destitution Project

Bolton

Useful Links:

Apply Online

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http://www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk/

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Capital Grants for Theatre Improvements (England, Scotland, Wales

and Northern Ireland)

The Theatres Trust's Theatre Improvement Scheme awards capital funding as grants of up to £20,000.

The Trust works in association with the Wolfson Foundation and each year funds projects with a specific

theme – in 2019 the theme is to reduce their environmental impact. From sedum roofs to new windows,

building management systems to more efficient water heaters, funding will be given to projects that

demonstrate how a small intervention can have a big impact.

Theatres and projects of all sizes are eligible as long as they can demonstrate excellence in the pursuit

of becoming an accessible theatre. Applicants must also:

• Own or manage theatres with titles or signed leases of more than 15 years on buildings in

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

• Run a year-round programme of live performance, of no less than 30 performances a year

• Have a bona fide UK charitable or not-for-profit legal structure and be able to provide certified

or audited accounts for at least two years.

• Operate theatres that achieve excellence through their producing and programming or

architectural significance

Early stage pre-application conversations are encouraged. Application forms should be downloaded

from the website and emailed to advice@theatrestrust.org.uk

The closing date for applications is the 13th September 2019.

Useful Documents:

Terms and Conditions

Application Form

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http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/grants-funding/theatre-improvement-scheme

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The Ouseley Trust (England, Wales & Ireland)

Cathedrals, choral foundations, parish churches, choir schools and other relevant institutions which

promote and maintain to a high standard the choral services of the Church of England, the Church in

Wales and the Church of Ireland have until the 28th February 2020 to apply for funding from the Ouseley

trust.

Grants are available in the following areas:

• Courses for individuals or groups

• Endowment grants for scholarships or bursaries

• Fees for individual choristers having places at recognised choir schools

• Purchase of liturgical music

• Other projects (e.g. outreach) of an innovative kind that are likely to further the object of the

Trust in a direct and effective way. In very exceptional circumstances, these may include music

commissions.

No maximum grants size is specified.

http://www.ouseleytrust.org.uk/

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Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Develop New Community

Energy Business Models (England)

The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) has announced that Round 2 of its Next Generation Fund

has opened for applications. Through this fund, established and experienced community energy

businesses in England have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £100,000 and expert advice to

develop local innovative business models in areas such as for example time-of-use tariffs, electric-car

charging or battery storage; etc.

Next Generation is designed to stimulate innovation in the community business sector and will be open

to a wide range of proposals.

The Next Generation innovation fund offers 3 elements of support for successful applicants:

1. Research and development support- The opportunity for successful applicants to work in

partnership with the Next Generation consortium and others to develop their ideas into a

business plan for an innovative community energy business.

2. Grant funding- If a strong concept, delivery plan and budget can be demonstrated in the R&D

stage there is the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £100,000 to help you deliver a new

community energy business model.

3. Learning and peer networking - The opportunity to be part of a peer network which facilitates

learning and dissemination between the groups and the wider energy sector to help the sector

to move beyond the traditional subsidy-supported approach as the Feed in tariff is no longer

available and the sector needs to find new models in order to continue developing.

To apply to this fund, applicants must submit an Expression of Interest form. In the Expression of Interest

form, applicants are required to describe their achievements and projects to date and the experience,

skills and assets they have at their disposal. They will also be asked to describe their idea for an

innovative community energy business model in their area.

Shortlisted groups will need to attend an interview in October 2019 (date to be confirmed). The selected

groups will move on to the Research and Development phase.

In this round the CSE is looking to support five community energy businesses.

The closing date for applications is the 15th September 2019.

Useful Links:

Application Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

Round 1 Winners

Expression of Interest Form

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https://www.next-generation.org.uk/

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Small Grants Available for Community Projects (Scotland)

The Scotmid Co-operative is offering small grants of up to £500 to assist and support community

projects and initiatives throughout Scotland.

Last year Scotmid awarded grants totaling £235,000 to organisations ranging from parent and toddler

groups to national campaigns. Funding is concentrated on the areas of:

• Children/Youth

• Health & Wellbeing

• Fair Trade

• Social Inclusion

• Arts & Culture

• Environment

• 65+ Groups (age)

• Active Lifestyles

• Community Group

• Co-operative

To be eligible for funding, applicants must be a group or individual acting for the wider benefit of the

local Community; and live within the geographic boundaries of one of Scotmid Regional Committees.

Schools are also eligible to apply for activities that are not part of their statutory responsibilities. This

could for example include funding for a breakfast club.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

Useful Links:

Apply Online

Application Guidelines

https://www.scotmid.coop/community-and-charity/supporting-local-communities/community-

grant/%20%C2%A0%C2%A0

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