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Sport England Small Grants Fund – New Deadline, 31st March 2024

Sport England’s Small Grants fund has announced a new deadline for applications. This window for applications has been extended to 31st March 2024. The focus is on sport and physical activity for people who maybe less active.. They are particularly interested in projects working with people living within the 30% most deprived communities. They are…
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National Lottery Community Fund Surgery at Bolsover CVS

Bolsover CVS is running a National Lottery Community Fund surgery for community-based organisations. The surgery will be on the 17th July 1-4pm The new area representative officer for the National Lottery Community Fund, Dayna, is offering twenty-minute appointments for organisations to come and discuss opportunities with lottery. Funding opportunities include Awards for All, which offers…
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Awards for All Grant Funding – Changes this Autumn

Some significant changes have been announced in the National Lottery Community Fund’s new strategy which will impact upon their Awards for All grant programme. There is a greater emphasis on equitable funding. They advise that they “know not all communities have the opportunities or the right set-up to come together. So, while our funding is…
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East Midlands Airport School Eco-Garden Funding – Deadline 21st June

East Midlands Airport have opened their School Eco Garden funding which gives grants to schools to turn their eco garden dreams into a reality. Schools in the catchment area are invited to design their eco garden and can bid for up to £10,000. Your project can consider:• a garden that uses materials that are sustainably…
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Cycling UK – Big Bike Revival Programme

Cycling UK is inviting volunteer led-groups, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations to deliver cycling events in an effort to get people back on their bikes. Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support organisations across England to deliver the Big Bike Revival Programme in the form of local events until the end of…
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Funding Fair – Community Action Derby

Community Action Derby will be hosting a Funding Fair on Thursday 29 June, 1pm – 4.30pm, at the Multi-Faith Centre, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB. Attendees will get a 15 minute time slot to speak 1-2-1 with the funder/s of their choice and ask any burning questions they may have, such as what grants are…
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Community Ownership Fund – Reopening 31st May.

The government is providing £150 million over 4 years to support community groups to take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of being lost. Voluntary and community groups can bid for funding to acquire important assets and run them for the benefit of the local community. The latest round will open 31 May 2023…
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Funding of £250,000 to £1,000,000 is now available thorough Biffa’s 2023 Partnership Grants Scheme!

Biffa are currently accepting Expressions of Interest for both Built Environment and Natural Environment themes for between £250,000 and £1,000,000 through our 2023 Partnership Grants Scheme. Built Environment projects should restore, modernise and/or improve facilities such as cultural, heritage or visitor centres. The facility should be inclusive and promote learning, curiosity and participation to large numbers…
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Meet the Funder – Erewash Funding Fair 23rd May

There will be several grant giving organisations attending the Erewash Meet the Fund event who will be available for you to talk to, seek advice and ask questions about your ideas and projects. The focus of the session is for community and other not for profit groups, clubs and statutory services. No Need to Book…
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Sport England’s Small Grants Videos: Guidance and Advice on Completing the Application Form

Sport England’s Small Grants programme offers funding up to £15,000 for up to 12 months of new or additional physical activities / sports. The focus of the fund is tackling inequalities, particularly relating to people living within the most deprived areas of the country. Other priorities for the fund are: “Sustainable activity while reducing the…