This issue of Funding Extra includes information provided by
Grants Online http://grantsonline.org.uk/
Age Concern and Help the Aged in Scotland
GrantsNet http://www.GrantsNet.co.uk;
Julie Christie, Fundraiser / Development Officer, Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau
Back Issues: at www.enf.org.uk and www.enf.org.uk/blog
CONTENTS:
Funding To Engage People With Science
Grant Applications From Black And Minority Ethnic Older People In Scotland
The A F Wallace Charity Trust
Santander Foundation: Financial Capability
Sport Relief Community Cash Grant (Glasgow Grant)
Volant Charitable Trust
Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards
One Planet Living Grant Scheme
Museums Galleries Scotland Small Grants Programme (Scotland)
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FUNDING TO ENGAGE PEOPLE WITH SCIENCE
The Wellcome Trust is inviting organisations and individuals to apply for funding through its Arts Awards. The Arts Awards support projects that engage the public with biomedical science through the arts including dance, drama, performance arts, visual arts, music, film, craft, photography, creative writing or digital media. Applications are invited for projects up to £30,000. The aim of the awards is to support arts projects that reach new audiences which may not traditionally be interested in science and provide new ways of thinking about the social, cultural and ethical issues around contemporary science. The scheme is open to a wide range of people including, among others, artists, scientists, curators, filmmakers, writers, producers, directors, academics, science communicators, teachers, arts workers and education officers. For medium sized projects up to £30,000 the next closing date for applications is the 30th April 2010.
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/node2580.html
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GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC OLDER PEOPLE IN SCOTLAND
Age Concern and Help the Aged in Scotland invites applications from its older people’s member groups and organisations supporting work with older people from black and minority ethnic communities for a one-off grant fund. This grant fund, totalling £11,000, has become available from the winding up of the BMEEG (Black and Minority Ethnic Older People’s Group) Scotland whose closing funds have been transferred to Age Concern and Help the Aged in Scotland for dispersal.
Criteria for Applications
Purpose of Grant
The purpose of the grant must be to benefit black and minority ethnic older people in Scotland and can be used to support the purchase of specific items such as a computer or television, or to support a social event or outing, for example.
Qualifying criteria for application
- All applicants must be Category 1 or 2 members of Age Concern and Help the Aged in Scotland, or willing to apply for membership which is free in these two categories. This can be applied for simultaneously with the grant application.
- The grant fund is small and to maximise the potential number of beneficiaries we are inviting individual applications up to a maximum of £1000.
Closing date of applications
- The first round of applications is now open and applications must be received by the closing date of 22 February 2010.
- If any prospective applicant wishes further information about making a grant application, they may wish to contact the Corporate Services Team listed under Section 4.
Application process
- Grant and Membership (if applicable) application forms can be obtained directly from the Corporate Services Team by telephoning 0845 833 0200, by email - administration@ageconcernandhelptheagedscotland.org.uk or on the website www.ageconcernandhelptheagedscotland.org.uk.
- All applications must be received by the closing date of 22 February 2010 for the next meeting of the Age Concern and Help the Aged in Scotland Membership, Standards and Grants Committee meeting on 10 March 2010.
- All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their grant application.
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THE A F WALLACE CHARITY TRUST
What’s it for? Help to support the welfare of senior citizens
Who can apply? Charities and community groups
What is available? Variable levels of small grants
The A F Wallace Charity Trust supports activities that address the provision of housing, welfare and pension facilities for senior citizens.
More info: The A F Wallace Charity Trust http://digbig.com/5bbaxs
From the information available it is not clear whether they cover Scotland or not - please check this with them.
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SANTANDER FOUNDATION: FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
What’s it for? Promoting financial inclusion
Who can apply? UK registered charities
What is available? Up to £10,000 (£30,000 in certain locations)
This Programme helps disadvantaged people to manage their money. For example, budgeting, affordable credit, benefits entitlements, etc.
More info: http://www.santanderfoundation.org.uk/
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SPORT RELIEF COMMUNITY CASH GRANT
Community groups from across Glasgow are being offered a share in a £62,500 cash bonanza.
The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is arriving in the city with the chance to make your community a winner.
In the run up to the big day, a £62,500 Community Cash fund raised through Sport Relief is being made available to small groups in the city who help people living tough lives.
Grants of between £500 and £1000 are available to constituted, not-for-profit groups working in a disadvantaged or deprived area in Glasgow which have an income of less than £50,000 (in the last year).
The scheme is being administered by the Scottish Community Foundation and applications must be with them by 5th March 2010.
Grants will be announced in the week commencing 12th April 2010.
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VOLANT CHARITABLE TRUST
Background
The Scottish Community Foundation works with VOLANT Charitable Trust, to make awards of up to £10,000 per annum on its behalf to charities and community groups in Scotland.
The application process - from start to end - will be managed by the Scottish Community Foundation, and all enquiries should be directed to us. Please note that there is limited funding available.
Purpose
The VOLANT Charitable Trust, through the Scottish Community Foundation, will provide awards of up to £10,000 per annum for projects tackling social deprivation, with a particular emphasis on those addressing women’s and children’s issues.
There is limited funding available, so only those projects that closely match the above criteria are likely to be considered for support. Projects must demonstrate a strong focus on supporting women and/or children affected by hardship or disadvantage and on tackling the issues they face in order to make a lasting difference to their lives and life chances.
How to apply
You cannot apply directly to the VOLANT fund. Instead applications will be managed through the Foundation’s community grants programme. Suitable applications will be matched with funding from the Volant Trust.
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TESCO CHARITY TRUST COMMUNITY AWARDS
The Tesco Charity Trust has announced that it is now accepting applications for projects that support the Elderly and Adults and Children with disabilities. The funding is available to community and voluntary groups who can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000. The Tesco Charity Trust has been in existence since 1987 and aims to provide approximately £600,000 in grants each year. Previous projects supported have included part funding to purchase minibuses; befriending schemes; luncheon clubs; and day trips / social trips - for elderly / disabled people. In addition the Trust also provides grants for projects that support children’s education and welfare. The next application round to support childrens education and welfare projects will re-open on the 1st May 2009. The closing date for applications for projects that support the Elderly and Adults and Children with disabilities is the 31st March 2010.
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ONE PLANET LIVING GRANT SCHEME
Through the One Planet Living (OPL) Grant scheme, schools, community groups and charitable organisations can apply to their local B&Q store for funding to support a local community project. Projects must support at least one of the following themes; conserve nature; save energy; grow your own; and local culture and heritage. The scheme provides £50 to £250 (at retail cost) of B&Q materials, for example, pond liners, plants, peat-free compost for projects such as a pond/wildlife garden or paints labelled low or minimal VOC for redecoration projects. It is important that the project is sustainable. Thus, the materials and methods used should not cause environmental damage in the short or long-term. The final result should have a long-lasting benefit to the community. OPL Grants do not cover maintenance, so the project should be designed for easy care. Projects must be local to a store and pupils must be involved in school projects. To apply for a grant, applicants will need to contact the environmental champion or store manager at their local B&Q store to discuss project details. Projects can apply for funding between 1 February 2010 and 30 September 2010 and successful projects must collect their materials no later than 31 October 2010.
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MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME (SCOTLAND)
Museums Galleries Scotland, a membership organisation which represents over 340 museums and galleries throughout Scotland has announced that its small grants programme will re-open for applications shortly. Through the Museums Galleries Scotland small grants programme, funding of up to £5,000 (previously £2,000) will be available to assist membership organisations to develop museums service provision. Full members will be able to submit applications to any of the four rounds, spread out through the year, for projects which will improve the quality and/or capacity of the service. The closing dates for 2010 are the 2nd April, 28th May, 27th August and the 29th October.
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