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Funding & Training Focus - 27 March
Hello,
We wrap up March with an abundance of funding prospects, including the Renfrewshire Local Partnership. In addition to funding from the Local Partnership, there is also the opportunity to become a community representative across the 7 local partnership areas – for more information, click here.
Please take time to check the miscellaneous section. There are quite a few funders here looking to invest in a mix of projects from road safety to capital projects, and recreational trips or holidays for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children.
If you require any support with identifying the best funding opportunity for your group, support to develop your project idea, or to get some feedback on your application prior to submission, please get in touch –
jhamilton@engagerenfrewshire.com
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- Children and Young People
- Churches
- Climate Change
- Homelessness
- Local Partnership Funding
- Miscellaneous
- Music
- Older People
- Perinatal
- Schools
- Opening Soon
Training
- Lets Talk about Ageism and how we can all thrive together
- Intergenerational Contact Zones
- SCVO Training
Funding to Support Disadvantaged Young People and Offenders
Registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations, and in exceptional circumstances. Community Interest Companies can apply for grants for projects that support offenders and ex-offenders as well as into work and helping specific less popular groups within the criminal justice sector.
The funding is being made available through the Weavers' Company and in allocating funding, priory is given to projects that support offenders into work; and projects that work with less popular groups in society. A secondary priority is given to supporting projects that work with young people from disadvantaged and socio-economically challenged groups, such as immigrants, to ensure they are given every possible chance to realise their full potential and to participate fully in society.
The Company operates two funding streams:
- A Small Grants Programme that provides grant of up to £5,000
- A Main Grants programme which has no maximum grant limit
The funding is available for both project and core costs. Applicants must show they have investigated other sources of funding and made plans for future funding.
The next closing date for applications is 04 July 2024. Find out more
Funding to Alleviate Social Deprivation
The Volant Charitable Trust’s Grants programme has re-opened for applications. The fund aims to support Scottish charities and projects that help alleviate social deprivation, particularly amongst women, children and young people at risk. Registered charities, community interest companies, community organisations and social enterprises can apply for grants of up to £15,000 per year for up to three years to support work that will make a lasting difference for women and children affected by hardship or disadvantage. Funding is administered by Foundation Scotland and can be used for project and core costs. There is a two-stage application process. The deadline for submitting a stage 1 application is the 12 April 2024. Applicants successful at this stage will have until the early October to submit a stage 2 application. Find out more
Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children
Grants ranging from £500 to £2,750 are available for schools, youth groups, non-profit organisations, and charities to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children who are 13 years old or younger. Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will be given priority. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the total cost of a holiday or trip, which can last from one to seven days. The funding is being offered by the Henry Smith Charity, and applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the scheduled trip or holiday. Applications will be considered up to 22 July 2024 for trips taking place between the 01 May and 31 August 2024. Find out more
The National Churches Trust’s Medium Grants Programme Opens for Applications
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, across the UK towards project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1, to support churches preparing for a major project, and in developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant funder. Grants will never exceed 50% of the net project costs for this phase. The National Churches Trusts's Medium Grants Programme is also now able to offer grants of up to £10,000 for urgent and essential maintenance and repair projects costing between £20,000 and £80,000. Grants will never exceed 50% of the net project costs. The deadline for applications is midnight on 16 April 2024. Find out more
Statkraft’s Community Benefit Fund
Statkraft’s community benefit fund for Neilston Greener Grid Park, which was launched in February this year. This is a £20,000 annual fund, dedicated to the benefit of local communities near each of our Greener Grid Parks. What makes this fund particularly special is that it will provide a regular stream of funding dedicated to projects that help accelerate the just transition to a low-carbon society.
There are still two weeks left to apply for this year’s round of funding which closes on the 26th of April. We’d love to hear from you if you think your organisation has any ideas of how the fund can be spent in the Community Benefit Area. The fund is available for community and environmental projects which address carbon reduction and help progress towards “net zero”. Find out more
Grants for Community Recycling, Biodiversity & Public Amenity Projects
Not-for-profit organisations such as registered charities, community councils, community groups and local authorities can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £40,000 to fund community recycling and biodiversity projects as well as improvements to public amenities, parks and historic buildings.
The funding can be used to cover the costs of:
- contractors
- materials
- capital items
- small items of equipment
To be eligible most projects must be within 10 miles of an eligible licensed landfill site or transfer station. The funding is being made available through the FCC Scottish Action Fund. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 05 June 2024. Find out more
Homelessness
Grants of up to £5,000 Available for Projects that Help the Homeless
Small Homeless charities can apply for capital grants of up to £5,000 for projects that aim to help homeless people return to the community and enable them to rebuild their lives. Typically, such organisations operate residential or training facilities to assist homeless people. To be eligible to apply, the charity must have an annual turnover of under £500,000 and with ‘unrestricted reserves’ of under six months. Previously funded projects include the Booth Centre, an advice and activity centre for homeless people in Manchester, which received a grant of £1,500 to transform the centre with new lighting, a new water heater and new decoration; and a grant of £3,000 to the Amber Foundation to enable the Foundation to buy new bedroom furniture for their residential centre in Devon, where every year over 60 unemployed, homeless young people are able to rebuild their lives and gain the motivation, confidence, self-esteem and skills for independent living. The closing date for applications is 15 June 2024. Find out more
Apply for funding from our Local Partnerships - Renfrewshire Website
We want to support projects that bring communities together around their shared priorities for where they live.
We believe that communities that work together and share resources provide a stronger and more sustainable impact.
We want applications from projects that demonstrate how they connect with their communities, make best use of the existing skills and assets in an area, and will provide the biggest possible impact to those who need it most.
Please be aware that we always have more applications than we're able to fund, so Local Partnerships will prioritise awards based on their Local Priorities, and the projects they feel will have the most impact for people in their local area.
- Awards of up to £5,000 are available for voluntary and community organisations.
- Applications can be submitted to more than one Local Partnerships.
- Awards are for local activities and projects which bring communities together.
- Each Local Partnership has its own Local Priorities for this area. Applications should clearly show how they contribute to the Local Priorities in the area they are applying.
Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support Fund 2024
The new phase of the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund will invest in services supporting adults affected by childhood abuse, so they can enjoy a safe and healthy life, with improved wellbeing. The purpose and overall aim of the fund is to support the recovery, resilience and wellbeing of survivors of abuse through counselling and psychological support, peer support or other survivor support services.
Organisations can apply for grants up to £300,000 to build on the provision of support to adult survivors of childhood abuse. Applications close Friday 3 May.
Funding for Local Road Safety Projects
Local Authorities, Police Forces, Fire and Rescue Services, UK-based registered charities, universities, not-for-profit social enterprises and community interest companies can apply for funding for local road safety projects. The Road Safety Trust is the funding available for projects which have the potential for being brought to scale - with the ultimate goal of reducing deaths and injuries both locally and across the UK. Through the Trust’s Small Grants Programme grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 over a maximum of two years are available for projects which are either a pilot, trial or evaluation of a practical road safety intervention. All projects should have other sources of funding, either cash or in-kind. The deadline for applications is 24 April 2024. Find out more
Funding to Boost the Capacity of Charities
Capital grants of up to £250,000 are available to expand the capacity of UK registered charities and CIO’s working to improve the quality of life for people in need, particularly those living on very low incomes who have a disability or long-term illness. The Edward Gostling Foundation makes the funding available through its Capital Grant Programme. This programme encourages organisations to bring forward major capital projects costing £1 million or more that align with one or more of the foundation's funding themes. These projects should build new capacity, promote sustainability, and bring about a step change in the way care is delivered. Applications can be submitted at any time. Find out more
Funding for Projects that Have a Positive Impact on Communities, People or the Environment
The Matthew Good Foundation has opened the next round of its Grants for Good Fund. The aim is to support small charities, not-for-profit groups and social entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference to people, their community or the environment. The Fund will share £15,000 between five shortlisted projects every three months, which will be voted for by John Good Group employees. The project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of £5,000, second place £3,500, third place £2,500 with fourth and fifth place both receiving £2,000. As well as established projects and charities, the Foundation wants to hear from people with innovative ideas that need some funding to get their projects up and running. To be eligible, applicants will have to have had an income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months. Funding is awarded every three months and the next deadline for the next funding round is 15 June 2024. Find out more
Grants of up to £2,000 Available for Environmental, Community, and Music Projects
The Cruach Trust, a small Scottish charity, is offering grants of up to £2,000 for projects related to the natural environment, community, and music. Eligible organisations include registered or recognised charities, societies, trusts, and other bodies, with a preference for Scottish small and local charities. Organisations with an income exceeding £500,000 will not be considered. Examples of grants include support for horticultural apprenticeships, grants for gardens, wildlife, and the natural environment, grants for organisations working with children, young carers, the elderly, vulnerable, and homeless, grants for music, the arts, and cultural charities, and grants for medical research and support. The deadline for applications is 23 August 2024, and interested organisations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Find out more
Funding for Large Scale Built and Natural Environment Projects
Grants of between £250,000 and £1,000,000 are available for projects that restore or improve the built or natural environment. The Biffa Award Partnership Grants scheme aims to promote learning, curiosity, and public engagement through facilities such as cultural, heritage or visitor centres, or restoring and improving the environment and its habitats. Projects that are the majority funded by Biffa Award, work in partnership with other organisations, and engage with the public will receive preference. The applicant organisation and project must be eligible for ENTRUST registration, and the project site must be within 15 miles of a Biffa operation or landfill site. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 31 May 2024. Find out more
Older people
Grants of up to £7,500 for Projects Tackling Loneliness Amongst Older People
Grants of up to £7,500 are available to grassroots charitable organisations for projects that tackle loneliness amongst older people in England, Scotland and Wales. The McCarthy Stone Foundation’s Community Grants Programme will support the delivery of befriending and other 1-1 direct support services that are designed to reduce levels of loneliness and social isolation experienced by people aged over 65. The funding will support the core and project costs of smaller organisations with annual incomes under £250,000 working in deprived areas across the country. The deadline for applications is 02 April 2024. Find out more
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund 2024
Following on from work the Scottish Government’s previous Perinatal and Infant Mental Health fund, the new phase is open to third sector organisations who support babies, parents and carers affected by, or at risk, of perinatal and infant mental health issues in Scotland.
The aim of the fund is to sustain and improve third sector, non-clinical support for babies, parents and carers affected by, or at risk of, perinatal and infant mental health issues in Scotland. Incorporated third sector organisations who are currently delivering perinatal and infant mental health support in Scotland can apply for funding of up to £132,000. Applications close Friday 3 May. Find out more
Schools
Applications to Open for Funding Towards School Trips to CERN
The Ogden Trust provides grants to secondary schools that are or have been members of its School Partnerships programme, aimed at covering expenses for trips to CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. This initiative seeks to enable disadvantaged students to experience one of the world's foremost centres for scientific research. To be eligible for funding, students must be eligible for pupil premium, the 16-19 bursary, or be a scholarship pupil at an independent school. The Trust offers grants of up to £2,500 to support trips that give students the opportunity to learn about the physics research that is taking place at CERN, as well as meet some of the physicists who work there. The average grant per application awarded in 2022-23 was £1,352. Previous members of the scheme can also apply. The next application window will be from 29 April to 14 June 2024. Find out more
Opening Soon
New Funding Programme to Support Vulnerable People
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of Scotland Foundation has announced a new funding programme to improve the quality of life for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. The Energise Programme will offer two-year unrestricted grants of £20,000 (£10,000 per annum) to help small and local charities continue to provide their vital services, and become more sustainable. The funding can be used towards core costs, delivery costs, project costs and/or general running costs, enabling charities to use their funding in the most effective way. The programme will open to applications from charities with an annual income of less than £150,000 on the 28 May 2024. The closing date for applications will be 06 June 2024. Find out more
Training
Lets Talk about Ageism and how we can all thrive together
Tuesday 07 May 2024, 1:30pm - 3:00pm online
Join us in the conversation workshop where we will continue our journey in the right direction to stop ageism. We know that ageism is common and experienced by old and young in our communities. Lets talk about how we can connect generations, get them talking , build new ideas that bring them together and create a world that breaks down stereotypes and celebrates diversity. BOOK HERE
Intergenerational Contact Zones, what are they?
Tuesday 28 May 2024, 1:30pm - 3:30pm online
ICZs serve as spatial focal points for different generations to meet, interact, build relationships, and engage in joint activities.
You are invited to this session and take part listening to the ideas from sociologist Dr Mariano Sanchez to think about Space, Place, Relationships and Time (the session is a recent recording of a session on our International course).
The session will explore Intergenerational Contact Zones and open you up to ideas to what they are and how we can look at creating an intergenerationally enriched setting. Mariano will touch upon the ideas of his collaboration with Dr Matt Kaplan. Come along and listen, then take part in a conversation session exploring your own ideas and looking at how we can create intergenerational contact zones. BOOK HERE
SCVO Training
17 April we have a one-day in-person workshop for CEOs and Leaders on AI and Data. This in-depth workshop is designed to give senior leaders a solid understanding of how to use data strategically to boost their organisation's impact. This workshop is free but there are very limited places - grab your spot here.