Latest updates - Funding and awards
DWP Innovation Fund
A4e is one of the primes for the Work Programme in East London
To find out more about their opportunity for organisations to apply for DWP's Innovation Fund. Read more
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FreeSport - Less than one week left to apply
The deadline for applications for FreeSport funding is fast approaching. Apply now by visiting the applications website and play your part in this year's FreeSport programme. If you are already in the process of completing your application don’t forget to submit it by 5pm, Friday 7 October. More...
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LVSTC Information Flash - ESF London Borough's Programme launches
The LVSTC bulletin below has links to the programme prospectus and specifications, and contact information for more support.
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Children in Need Grants (Revenue and Capital)
Apply by the 15th October 2011 for projects that focus on the differences made to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. Small grants of £10,000 or less per year are available for periods of one to three years. Click here for further information.
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RBS Sport for Your: Amateur Sports Club Grant
Open to amateur sports clubs operating in the UK only. RBS and the Daily Telegraph are awarding five £1,000 support packages each month for the next year to encourage the development of amateur and community sports clubs across the country. The closing date for applications is 30th November 2011. Click here for further information.
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European Year of the Volunteering 2011 Grants (Revenue and Capital)
The Cabinet Office has established a number of small scale grants to support initiatives promoting the 2011 year of the 2011 European Year of Volunteering in England. Grants are available for five themed areas, running over the course of the year. Sport is the theme for July and August. The deadline for applications is 23rd December 2011. Click here for more information.
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The Dragon Awards – Community Partner Award
The community partner Award, part of the Dragon Awards, is for community organisations (charities, schools or community groups)in Londonthat play a critical role in the delivery of corporate social responsibility objectives. The Community Partners award recognises good practice and innovation by community based organisations in working with businesses and in facilitating their involvement in the community. It celebrates ways in which effective partnerships are built and maintained so that the benefits of corporate involvement (and especially employee volunteering) are maximised.
For further information click here
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Big Lottery Fund launches £75m grants scheme for buildings
By John Plummer, Third Sector Online, 26 October 2010
Big Lottery Fund
Grants of between £100,000 and £500,000 available from early December
The Big Lottery Fund is opening a £75m community buildings grants programme for voluntary organisations and parish and town councils in England.
Not-for-profit groups will be able to apply for sums of between £100,000 and £500,000 each from the BLF’s Reaching Communities programme from early December.
A BLF spokeswoman said funding would be available for "all types of multi-purpose buildings used by communities, including memorial halls, community centres and village halls". Each project should have a total value of no more than £750,000.She added: "The new funding stream has been designed with a view to transforming current buildings into community buildings that can offer a wide range of activities benefiting a broad group of citizens."
A BLF consultation carried out this year found widespread support for a dedicated stream of capital funding within the Reaching Communities programme, which supports people and projects most in need. Sanjay Dighe, chair of the BLF’s England committee, said: "Given the economic climate, we anticipate even greater demand for this money. Competition will be intense and tough choices required."
Applications will be assessed on a monthly rolling basis.
Organisations can register for further information by calling 0845 410 2030.
Reaching Communities has awarded 2,000 organisations more than £455m since 2006.
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Launch of the Big Lottery Fund's International Communities Programme
The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has today opened a new multi-million pound international grant programme, designed to channel funding into the poorest and most marginalised communities around the world. Continue reading ....