Monthly Funding Bulletin, read this months latest funding opportunities locally, regionally and/or nationally – Click here to view.
Below are some external funding opportunities that may be appropriate for your group.
If you need help or guidance, please see our Funding support page for ways we can help you. Get help and support around funding or a funding application
This Empowering local communities grant is for groups who are supporting people over the age of 18 in your community, or a mixture of children and adults, to enable local community groups to support a broad range of activities helping to transform communities and improve lives..
Suitable For; Charities and not-for-profit organisations that benefit local people.
Grants of up to £2,000.
Closing date; 8th of November 2024.
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Clothworkers’ Foundation- Capital Grants; accepts applications from UK registered charities or not-for-profits and who meet our eligibility criteria, for funding towards capital projects. The work of the organisation must fit within one or more of our specified programme areas. This Programme does not award grants for work outside the UK, even if the organisation is a UK-registered charity.
Details of a funder that will fund capital costs of projects:
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The Edward Holt Trust is a registered charity established for general charitable purposes across Greater Manchester.
Who can apply;
Organisations working to alleviate poverty and disadvantage across Greater Manchester can apply.
Preference will be given to small-to-medium-sized voluntary organisations.
Large UK-wide charities are not excluded. However, the Trust normally only makes grants to organisations with strong relationships in the primary area of benefit and the proposal has the potential to achieve a substantial impact.
Community interest companies (CICs) and other non-charitable social enterprises with a business plan that shows realistic aspirations for non-grant income generation can apply to support the charitable costs of any start-up or expansion.
Applicants must have:
Closing date for application; 22nd of October, 2024
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This fund aims to support and promote grassroots sport within local communities by supporting people and projects that run sports activities that positively impact the local community and would tangibly benefit from funding.
Individuals may nominate a sports club or organisation to receive a cash grant to continue delivering sports activities.
The following types of organisations can be nominated:
Closing date; 1st November, 2024
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The funding is intended for registered charities working with people in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability, other disadvantage or distress) in the UK.
Grant amount: There are two levels of grants:
• Up to £5,000 for garden projects
• Up to £10,000 for building or indoor projects.
Applications are open till 15th of November 2024.
Application process: The guidance notes and FAQs can be found here.
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The Trust was established in 1909 and is a registered charity. Its beneficial area includes the Borough of Bolton in recognition of the Scott family’s previous residence in Bolton, and their strong interest in the philanthropic work in the town.
The aim of this Trust is to support projects which help disadvantaged people or communities in Bolton, or provide for the relief of poverty.
Who can apply?
Only registered charities, or not-for-profit organisations who are in the process of becoming a charity, will be considered. Organisations must be operating in Bolton and beneficiaries of grants must be within the Borough of Bolton.
Grant size
Grants of between £250 and £3,000 are available. The Trust usually makes up to 20 charitable donations a year.
Closing date
Applications are considered at Trustee meetings held in early April, August and December. The deadline for applications is four weeks before each meeting.
Applications welcome from children and young people’s groups, elderly peoples groups, health and care related, education and training etc, focus on target groups and areas in need. Organisations must be operating in Bolton Borough and beneficiaries of grants must be within the Borough of Bolton.
Who can apply?
The grants are open to all individuals, community groups and non-profit organisations within Bolton.
Grant size
Up to £1,500
Closing date
Rolling application
The programme offers both an unrestricted grant and tailored support aimed at helping to strengthen charities and build the knowledge, skills and capabilities of staff and trustees.
The programme is intended for registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations operating mainly in England and/or Wales who are helping people living in England and/or Wales
Applicants must be providing in-depth services in one of the following eight themes: Addiction, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Care Leavers, Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, Offending, Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, Trafficking and Modern Slavery.
Who can apply?
Registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations operating mainly in England and/or Wales who are helping people living in England and/or Wales may apply. (Have an annual income of between £25,000 and £500,000 in their last published accounts within the last 12 months)
Grant size
Unrestricted grants of £75,000 for three years are provided alongside a range of tailored development support.
In addition, grants of up to £500 are available for groups who need accessibility support to apply for this programme. The grant will help fund the cost of support, such as a scribe or BSL interpreter.
Closing date
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Using money raised by National Lottery players, we distribute grants from £10,000 to £10million to support projects across the UK that connect people and communities to their heritage.
We also distribute heritage funding on behalf of the UK and devolved governments.
Heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations. Understanding, valuing and sharing our heritage brings people together, inspires pride in place and supports local economies.
In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been found and reported that the level of investment and support for freelancers, independent creatives, artists, musicians, and performers across the arts could be improved, with many freelance artists leaving the sector.
Who can apply?
You may be a musician who would benefit from a new instrument, a small group who needs funds to expand your wardrobe or replace costumes, or a freelance artist who wishes to upskill via a training course.
The GMCA Culture Fund: Inspire is designed to support Greater Manchester-based:
Grant size
Individuals or groups may submit applications for £500 – £2,000
Closing date
