|
|
Grants of up to £75,000 Available to Support People with the Cost of Living Crisis (England)
The National Lottery Community Fund is offering grants of up to £75,000 to community organisations in England that already run critical services to help people and families struggling with the cost of living. The funding can be used to pay for costs of delivering, expanding or adapting existing critical services until the 31st March 2024, and for retrospective costs of running the existing critical services for between the 24th July 2023 and the date that the applicant is funded. To be eligible for funding, organisations must already be providing services to low-income households and individuals, and they must demonstrate that they have a clear plan for how the funding will be used to support those affected by the cost of living crisis. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on the 16th October 2023.
Learn More
|
|
Grants of up to £5,000 Available to Increase Employment Opportunities for Disadvantaged Adults (UK)
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to registered charities to support projects that equip people ( 18 or older in order) from disadvantaged groups with critical life skills necessary for employment. Priority will be given to projects that target people experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups facing major hurdles to employment, especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. The funding is being made available through the Thomas Wall Trust. and the deadline for stage 1 applications is the 8th January 2024. Applicants successful at this stage will be invited to submit a stage 2 application..
Learn More
|
|
Funding to Fight Social, Economic and Environmental Injustice (UK)
Small local grassroots organisations aiming fighting social, economic and environmental injustice , and to end imbalances of wealth and power can apply for grants of up to £1,000. The funding is being made available through the Edge Fund, which was established to support radical, political activities, such as protests. To be eligible for a grant, groups must have an annual income of less than £20,000 and tackling on the causes of injustice and inequality. They must also be led by the community that they are working with. The Fund prioritises groups that struggle to get funding elsewhere, particularly if they are considered to be "too radical". A total of 40 grants will be awarded and the closing date for applications is the 31st October 2023.
Learn More
|
|
£1 Million Available to Protect & Restore Local Nature (UK)
Aviva, in partnership with the RSPB and WWF, is making £1 million available to support community groups and schools in deprived areas of the UK to protect and restore nature in their local area. The Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund is a crowdfunding initiative that will give £2 for every £1 raised by each project. Community groups can apply for an initial £500 to kick-start their project and up to £15,000 in match funding. A wide range of nature projects can be supported. This can include restoring and protecting local habitats, promoting pro-environmental behaviours at the community level and connecting local communities to nature and each other. Applications close on the 1st November 2023.
Learn More
|
|
Grants Available to Care for Animals Suffering from Cruelty and Neglect (England and Wales)
Registered animal welfare charities in England and Wales that care for animals that have suffered from cruelty and suffering are eligible to apply for grants from the Animal Defence Trust. The charity aims to promote animal welfare and protect animals from cruelty and suffering through various means, including supporting research to reduce the use of animals in scientific experiments and conducting inspections of animal transportation to ensure humane treatment. The grants can be used for capital projects or animal protection initiatives, but applications for running costs may also be considered in cases where funding is limited. Applications for grants must be made in writing and received by March 31st of each year.
Learn More
|
|
British Science Week 2024 Grants Now Open for Applications (UK)
The British Science Association has announced that applications for British Science Week “Kick Start” grants have re-opened. As part of British Science Week, which is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, state-funded schools in challenging circumstances can apply for grants of up to £750 to organise their own science and engineering events. The aim is to engage children who might not otherwise choose to participate in science, and to promote cross-curricular learning. To be eligible, students must be from a school that fulfils one or more of the following criteria: over 30% of pupils eligible for pupil premium or equivalent; over 30% of pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds; located in a rural location. The closing date for applications is the 6th November 2023.
Learn More
|
|
Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme (UK)
The Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Grants Programme has re-opened for applications on the 18th September 2023. The 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 and priority will be given to schools that have 35% and above of children eligible for pupil premium funding and / or eligible for free school meals or 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. Only one grant per school in each academic year will be available.
Learn More
|
|
Funding to Support Remote and Disadvantage Rural Communities (UK)
The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has announced that its Supporting Rural Communities programme has re-opened for applications. The Supporting Rural Communities programme was introduced to help remote and disadvantaged rural communities address the challenges they face and to build a more sustainable and viable future. Each year the fund awards a total of £500,000 to community groups, charities, and social enterprises that are working to improve the lives of people in mostly deprived and disadvantage rural communities. Grants of up to £25,000 are available. Applications will be accepted from constituted, not-for-profit and community-led organisations with a turnover under £500,000 per year. The closing date for Applications is 12 noon on the 20th October 2023.
Learn More
|
|
New £500,000 Fund Launched to Inspire STEM Education (UK)
A new £500,000 fund has been launched to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education amongst young people by using the exciting and inspiring context of space. The UK Space Agency’s Space for All Fund 2023 is open to eligible organisations including academic or research institutions, schools, charities, trusts, and companies (including not-for-profit). Grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 are likely to be awarded for projects that develop new ways to reach young people from all backgrounds and encourage them to pursue STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This could include using modern technologies they are accustomed to, such as gaming, social media, VR/AR, machine learning, and AI, or developing STEM skills which are in demand such as coding and robotics. The deadline for proposals is 5pm on the 27th October 2023.
Learn More
|
|
Schools Can Apply for £500 of Free Equipment to Deliver Outdoor Learning (England, Scotland & Wales)
Infant, Primary and Secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales can apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor equipment and two hours of professional outdoor training to deliver outdoor learning and play. The funding is being made available through the charity Learning through Landscapes’ Local School Nature Grant Programme and is funded by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Funding will also be open to Early Year’s settings which have their own building and more than five staff. The next closing date for applications is the 1oth November 2023.
Learn More
|
|
Funding for Youth Groups in Rural Areas (Scotland)
Youth groups operating in Scottish rural communities can apply for grants of between £100 and £750 to provide more and/or better youth work opportunities for young people. The funding is being made available in response to the challenges which rural youth groups are facing in funding the delivery of community-based youth work. Grants can be used for equipment, longer-term programmes of activities, IT equipment, one-off events, venue hire, travel costs, membership fees, building repairs and maintenance, and training costs for volunteers. The funding is provided through the Youth Scotland Rural Action Fund, and is supported by the Gannochy Trust. The next deadline for applications is 12pm on the 20th October 2023.
Learn More
|
|
£700,000 Fund to Restore London’s Natural Spaces (London)
In an effort to tackle climate change and air pollution, the Mayor of London is making £700,000 in funding available for the restoration and protection of London’s natural spaces and to improve biodiversity. Owners and managers of London's Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation, including local authorities, charities, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit businesses can apply for a maximum of two grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 for two stand-alone projects that enhance London’s green sites, create new habitats for wildlife, and provide long-term solutions to site management. Grants of up to £150,000 are available for two larger projects. The Rewild London Fund, administered by Groundwork London, will support around twenty projects starting in January 2024. The deadline for applications is 12pm on the 27th November 2023.
Learn More
|
|
Now Available to Purchase
A-Z Funding Guide for Schools 2024
The A-Z Funding Guided has been written specifically for UK Schools and provides detailed information on the types of grants available as well as guidance on how to successfully apply for funding. This is essential reading for anyone who currently finds themselves responsible for or involved in fundraising for schools. The guide is available as an interactive PDF document and can be purchased for £59.99 (including VAT).
Learn More
|
|
|
|
About the Grants 4 Schools
Grants4Schools was launched in 2006 to help schools access
the many different grant schemes available to them. Since our launch our subscriber base has grown and we now provide information on grant funding opportunities to several thousands of schools as well as Local Education Authorities, Colleges and companies within the education sector.
Our aim is to provide a one stop funding information service to schools. We aim to achieve this by providing:
· A comprehensive grants database that allows
schools to search for relevant grants and funding sources.
· A Grants Mind Map so that schools can get a
complete overview of all funding sources available.
· A "News" section which features
information on new funding opportunities available to schools. This is updated several times a week.
· A comprehensive list of case studies which
highlights how schools have successfully applied for funding.
· A fortnightly Newsletter summarising the latest funding opportunities.
|
|
|
