The Postcode Community Trust provides short-term, designated funding to grass-roots community sports, arts, recreation, physical and mental health projects taking place in England, Scotland and Wales. There is a two-stage application process. The deadline for round 1 expressions of interest is 10 February 2017. https://www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk
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Postcode Local Trust first round for 2017 now open
The Postcode Local Trust offers short-term, designated funding for local projects which support wildlife areas, sustainability initiatives, volunteer citizenship, indoor and outdoor spaces in England, Scotland and Wales. The Trust has a two stage application process. Expressions of Interest are currently being accepted for the first round. The deadline for Round 1 Expressions of Interest …
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Scottish Government ESF Funds are now open
The ESF Social Innovation Fund and the Social Economy Growth Fund are now open for applications. The deadline for applications for the first round is February 17th at 5 pm. Applications and guidance are available on the Scottish Government website at the links below. Social Innovation Fund Social Economy Growth Fund The Aspiring Communities Fund is …
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Good Food Nation Fund
A Good Food Nation Fund has been launched by the Scottish Government to support the vision and objectives of the national food policy. Open to third, public and private sectors, applications of up to £50,000 from a total fund of £240,000 must be in by 23rd September.
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Climate Challenge Fund Development Grants
Development Grants are available from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund to help community-led organisations develop an application for future climate action funding or to support peer-to-peer learning activities that build their capacity to tackle climate change. Development Grants of up to £1,500 are available now. More information available on the Keep Scotland Beautiful website.
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One Stop Carriers for Causes Grants Programmes
This funding programme offers grants to local non-profit organisations and groups for projects within two miles of a One Stop store in Great Britain that benefit local communities by helping to improve lives and local places. The One Stop’s ‘Carriers for Causes’ grants programme is funded through the money raised from the 5p bag charge …
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Fair Food Transformation Fund
The Scottish Government is inviting applications for the Fair Food Transformation Fund from Monday 27 June 2016 until Monday 18 July 2016. The Fund is part of the £1 million-a-year Fair Food Fund, which supports dignified responses to food poverty. Fund Purpose and Principles The Fair Food Transformation Fund aims to help Scotland become a ‘Good Food …
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CFHS Development fund is closing soon
Community Food and Health (Scotland) has an annual development fund open to groups and agencies in Scotland who would like to improve access to, and take up of, a healthy, varied and balanced diet. Funding from £500 to £2000 is available. The closing date is Friday 5 August. Guidance and applications forms are available here
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Area of Work: Funding
CFHS Capacity building fund (up to £500) open
The aim of this fund is to support groups and agencies running food and health activities to build the knowledge, skills and expertise they need to help deliver these better. Groups can apply for funding for training or learning opportunities for staff, volunteers, or management committee or board members. There is no closing date for …
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Aspiring Communities Fund opens for applications
The Scottish Government’s new two year £18.9 million Aspiring Communities Fund is currently inviting applications for the first funding round, which closes on 7 April 2017. The Fund will help enable community bodies and third sector organisations in deprived and fragile communities to develop and deliver long-term local solutions that address local priorities and needs, increase …