A library of current funding opportunities relevant to our sector and agenda.
Grants are available to local organisations in the Brentwood area to support local arts and cultural and sporting activities, as part of the wider UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme.
Organisations who have previously been in receipt of ECC funding for VCS Infrastructure support may apply for up to £250 per grassroots organisation they have supported. This is applicable where the grassroots organisation has an income band of less than £10,000 (as per the NVCO definition), supports the ambitions of Everyone Essex and there is a pay wall in place which might otherwise preclude them from accessing support.
We are providing grants to local communities to respond to diverse needs they have, such as – helping young people, addressing employment skills shortages, boosting educational opportunities, protecting local wildlife, habitats and the environment, strengthening social cohesion, and building safer communities.
Interested in funding charities whose activities involve all or most family members, where possible, in initiatives that seek to tackle problems facing one or more of its members. We’ve funded charities working in fields including early intervention, mediation, prison services and services for families affected by sexual abuse, physical abuse and domestic violence, among others.
Including prisoners and in particular their families, during and after the period of imprisonment.
One off payments for capital expenditure of approximately £2,000 and over (the majority of grants fall within the range of £2,000 to £5,000)
Preference is given to specific items of furniture and equipment (excluding office items) which the Charity can fund in their entirety.
Funding projects which help to prevent people entering the criminal justice system, and which support those in contact with the system to rebuild their lives.
Grants are available to support ECB affiliated cricket clubs in England and Wales with creating welcoming environments, providing enhanced facilities and playing opportunities, and tackling the impact of climate change.
Single year grants between £2,000 and £10,000 for core costs, salaries, running and project costs
Projects must have a focus on Community Support
The grant can support capital projects, revenue/core costs or project costs.
Typical community projects supported include revenue grants for volunteering schemes and capital grants for the restoration of village halls and community centres and for facilities to support community life, and for youth projects to support and inspire young people to achieve their potential including small local groups as well as larger national youth development charities.
Supports charities delivering projects which help to improve people’s lives in communities across England, Scotland and Wales.
Grants are available for up to £10,000 for capital spend or direct project delivery.
The Morrisons Foundation prioritises applications from small charities, those with an income of less than £1m, but applications from larger charities are welcome.
For organisations that work together with a shared set of goals to help their community – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.
In order to support communities, we fund partnerships which aim to:
The Youth Fund is designed to be a strategic investment in your organisation, so we only fund for the full three years and at the amount appropriate to your plans for wider impact.
We will prioritise work which is committed to anti-racism and to applying an intersectional lens to inequity. We define anti-racism as ‘the active work to identify and oppose racism, which includes changing systems, structures, policies and practices, as well as attitudes to create a more equitable society.
We're here to support communities with the things that are important to them, including mitigating the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and supporting them as they seek to recover, rebuild and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic.
In order to support communities, we fund projects and organisations which aim to:
We're here to support communities with the things that are important to them, including helping with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
You can apply for funding to deliver a new or existing activity or to support your organisation to change and adapt to new and future challenges.
We’ll enable children and young people to thrive by:
creating opportunities for children and young people from all backgrounds to enjoy community experiences
helping children and young people shape the decisions that affect them and their communities
providing children and young people access to safe spaces to play, participate, socialise and get support.
We’ll enable people to live healthier lives by:
helping reduce health inequalities
increasing opportunities for community participation to shape better health services
taking a preventative approach to health.
We’re looking to fund organisations that want to do more to help communities come together and help make us a better-connected society.
We want to fund projects that:
Offering single yaer grants between £10,000 and £100,000 for core costs, salaries, running and project costs or multi-year grants for a maximum of 3 years,
Funding request not to exceed £100,000 in total over this period, for core costs, salaries, running or project costs.
If your charity, voluntary or community organisation is based or working in Essex and needs financial support, Essex Community Foundation may be able to help.
With over 150 funds ranging in value and type of funding available to organisations based in Essex, the Essex Community Foundation could support your funding needs.
For more information or to discuss your idea(s) with them you contact them by:
Calling 01245 355947
E-mailing [email protected]
Funding is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations, with priority given to projects that provide food and support to young people.
Funding rounds open every 3 months.
The grant aims to support grassroots initiatives that provide disadvantaged children under 18 with access to water environments, fostering essential life skills and confidence.
Non-profit organisations, including schools, registered charities, community interest companies, and community groups, are invited to apply for funding up to £15,000, with most grants awarded being under £10,000.
Grants for projects that align with Sport England's objectives of increasing activity levels and addressing inequalities in sports participation.
Covering a wide range of costs and items, including the purchase of new or improved equipment, refurbishment or upgrading of facilities, development of new capabilities and leadership skills, and covering delivery costs for projects that encourage community engagement in physical activity.
If you’re passionate about improving the lives of young people in your community, Maverick Stars Trust want to hear your ideas.
Whether it’s providing training equipment, offering mentoring programmes, or creating safe spaces for young people to thrive, Maverick Stars Trust are looking for creative, impactful projects that can make a real difference.
Grants available for local and national charities in England and Wales who are working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We favour work which could change the way issues are tackled in our society and which could have lessons for others beyond the funded organisation
The areas of special interest are:
To support organisations throughout the county engage with more people to get them cycling. This can range from those needing support learning to ride or accessing a bike, to those who’re more confident wanting to explore more of Essex on two wheels.
Allows councillors to give up to £1,250 in their ward to organisations and groups running local support projects and initiatives that will benefit the people of Braintree District (Essex). Ward councillors can pool their budgets to joint fund projects within the ward.
You can apply for funding for a range of projects including:
Supports UK registered charities that Provide Hospice Care, Provide support for the Homeless, and Promote Health and Well-Being. Grants may be considered for a range of purposes which could include core funding to include staff costs and ongoing running costs for specific projects.
Working with young people aged 12-21 who are socially excluded or marginalised, and who may have experienced significant issues within their lives.
The grants can be used to support a range of activities, including core costs, project work, and capital expenditure.
The Foundation is particularly interested in supporting organisations that focus their work on:
Young people within the criminal justice system or those at risk of offending
Looked after children or care leavers
Those with significant mental health concerns or complex needs
Young people who have been traumatised by challenging family backgrounds, neglect, violence or abuse
Those that have fallen through the gaps in care and/or education
Those already affected by, or vulnerable to, exploitation
Whose experiences could seriously impact their transition into adulthood
The Trustees are particularly interested in small, grass root organisations but will consider applications from larger groups. We provide grants to voluntary and community groups in Southend on Sea, Rochford and Castle Point local authority areas.
The Trustees meet three times a year - January, May and September.
Core and project focussed grants grants available including Children and young people rights and injustice, community led/asset based projects.
Grants for projects focussed on amateur sports.
Provides funding for projects which aim to improve the education and development of children and young people by means of educational, cultural, sporting or other activities. Projects which the Trustees consider to help enhance the self-confidence, team working skills and future employability of children and young people (aged 5-22) will be prioritised.
This funding is for organisations in England dealing with the causes of inequality. By inequality The National Lottery mean poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.
Funding for organisations that are working on making a lasting change to the causes of inequality. And that support people who’ve lived through these issues to work together and influence this.
You do not need to be a long-established organisation to apply. But you'll expect to have the ability to help make the kind of big and long-lasting changes we’re looking for. They are unlikely to fund work that’s completely unrelated to what you already do.
Especially interested in work that builds on your knowledge, relationships, or things your community has learned. And that helps you take your work further or in a new direction.
Grants are available for voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations to allow them to set up and deliver the Duke of Edinburgh Award to create more opportunities for marginalised young people (14 to 24 years) to access the Award.
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