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Up-date on Welsh Assembly Government - Community Facilities and Activities Programme 2007 - 2011

The key features are:

· CFAP is now a capital-only funding programme

· the focus is now on funding smaller bids from grass roots organisations

· provision of pre-application support to applicants.

2010 deadlines:

15th October 2010

Applications must be with the Welsh Assembly Government by 17:00 hours on this date. Only original, signed applications will be accepted.

E-mailed versions with the original to follow can no longer be accepted. 

Application packs are available on the Welsh Assembly Government website at the following address:

http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/housingandcommunity/grants/cfap/?lang=en

Up-date August 2009

This scheme has now been reviewed and a new application form and guidelines have been issued.

The revised criteria will be in place from August 2009 onwards.  Applications will be accepted at the October 2009 round on the old application form, however it is likely that groups will be asked for additional information.

Up-dated November 2009

Community and charitable organisations, working in any field of community benefit, located throughout the UK can apply for a laptop and a year's free broadband connection.   

In the past silver-surfers, cultural dance groups, conservation organisations, mountain rescue teams, family support groups, healthy living clubs, arts and music groups, sports teams and youth groups have all been award winners so don't miss your opportunity.

Each BTCC Award package consists:

• A multi-media internet-ready laptop
  
• One year's free broadband internet access
  
• Access to a free community website building tool, www.communitykit.co.uk
  
• Access to the Recipero support centre to help you build your website
  
• Ability to request a visit from a BT Volunteer
  
• Access to free PR and other online resources
  
• Access to the BT Community portal which will allow you to create your own online profile
  
• Access to BT Community Space to enable you to network with other community groups who have received a BTCC Award  

Current funding round closed on 5 January 2010 & winners will be announced the week commencing 8 March 2010

Further scheme deadlines will be posted here once they have been announced.

For more information visit the web-site

http://www.btcommunityconnections.com/index.php

Up-dated January 2010

The Equality and Human Rights Commission

Commission launches new £10 million funding programme

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has announced stage one of a new £10.2 million “Strategic Funding Programme” aimed at the community and voluntary sector.

Funding priorities for the new programme have been developed from the Commission’s three year strategy and will cover:

Priority one – The provision of guidance, advice and advocacy services; infrastructure development and capacity building

Priority two – Good relations

A third priority, supporting the provision of legal casework, will be launched later in June 2009.

If you require any further information/assistance regarding the Funding Programme please do not hesitate to contact either Steve Bennett, phone 01248 360582, email steve.bennett@equalityhumanrights.com or Ant Edwards, phone 02920 447710, email ant.edwards@equalityhumanrights.com 

More information on the programme is also available at www.equalityhumanrights.com/funding

The Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust Grant Scheme

Funding is available to voluntary, not-for-profit and charitable organisations for projects in Wales. The grant scheme focuses on four key areas: sport, environment, the arts and the community. Although all organisations will be considered on their merit, priority will be given to organisations that provide for people who are disadvantaged by age, gender, disability, ethnicity or social and economic circumstance.

Please note that if you have previously been awarded money you are not eligible to re-apply until 3 year after the date the grant was awarded.

The recent deadline was April 20th 2009 - further deadlines will be published when they are available.

One aspect that the trust will look for is the maximum benefit for the minimum cost so you will need to clearly breakdown your costs and define how much you need and the exact use of that money.

- what the project will do for the people of Wales

- clearly demonstrate the impact that this grant will have on the quality of life of those people who live and work in Wales

- particularly supports projects that are aimed at those who face discrimination or disadvantage

You need to be a not for profit organisation and your application will not be eligible unless a copy of your constitution and a copy of your most recent bank statement are enclosed with your completed application form. The name of the applicant needs to be the same as the name on the constitution and bank statement.

The trust strongly advises that you aim to have your application in the post at least ONE working week before the deadline.

It is likely to be a very competitive round and the standard of applications received is high, so they advise that you spend time reading the guidelines carefully and planning the contents of your application.

Application forms are available online at http://www.millenniumstadiumtrust.co.uk/ or from PAVS.

or by contacting the Trust on 029 2049 4963, email msct@usionuk.org.uk

Please note that the Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust's postal address  changed last Autumn to:

Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust

c/o Fusion

Loft 2, Ocean House

Clarence Road

Cardiff Bay

CF10 5FR

Up-dated - November 2008

Elephant Trust

The Elephant Trust was created in 1975 by Roland Penrose and Lee Miller with a view to develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation
of the fine arts in the United Kingdom.

Grants are available to artists, small organisations and galleries within the UK. The Trust's aim is to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts.

Deadline: 4 October 2010, 10 January 2011

If you have not heard by 6 weeks after the application deadline then your application has not been successful. All material that is accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope will be returned.

http://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/

Up-dated August 2010

The Community Foundation in Wales will be distributing Comic Relief Funds in Wales from 1 September 2009. Comic relief supports work where there is clear evidence of beneficial impact on people and communities who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disabilities, race, sexuality or gender.

Full guidelines and an application form will be accessible on the Foundation's website, www.cfiw.org.uk, from 1 September 2009.

The scheme closed on 30 September 2009.  Further deadlines will be reported here.

Posted October 2009

Save the Children have teamed up with British Gas to offer awards of £1,000 as part of their "Here to Help" scheme.  Applications will be accepted from young people and those working with young people in the UK.  This funding is available for people wanting to change something in their community.

"Here to HELP" gives young people the chance to develop local projects and speak out on issues that affect them. These awards are intended to inspire young people to make their local area a better place to live and offer them support to get active, make changes and enjoy themselves at the same time.

The latest round has just closed. Another is not planned for the rest of this year. A bigger and better awards scheme in the New Year is planned so if you are interested in joining the mailing list for further information, please email  helpyourselves@savethechildren.org.uk with your contact details.

For more information please visit the web-site

http://www.helpyourselves.org.uk/

Or contact Anne Carey, Save the Children, 5th Floor, Hawthorns House, Halfords Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BB

Posted - April '06

What's It For?

Funding for Learning, The Arts and Health.

Who Can Apply?

UK Charities operating in the UK.

The Foyle Foundation makes grants to UK charities whose core work is in the areas of Learning, The Arts and Health.

Learning - The main priorities for support are:

• libraries;

• museums and archives;

• special educational needs and learning difficulties.

Arts - support for either the performing or visual arts, that particularly help you to develop your artistic vision. Priorities are:

• to help make the arts more accessible by developing new audiences;

• supporting tours;

• festivals and arts educational projects;

• encouraging new work and supporting young and emerging artists.

Health - The Foundation supports applications linked to a known medical condition and projects that make an active contribution to improved health care. The Foundation will also support smaller research projects from time to time, where the outcome is expected to translate quickly into improved healthcare.

More Info - http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/index.php

In 2007/08 the Trust will continue to make grants across its established funding areas which are as follows:

Funding priorities

*   Youth.

*   Older people.

*   Community.

*   Relationships.

*   Housing.

*   Mental health.

*   Substance misuse.

*   Learning.

*   Financial security.

*   Criminal justice.

Amount of funding available: There is no minimum or maximum grant amount awarded.
Type of costs: Capital, revenue, project and development funding
How to make an application: A first-stage proposal must include: a brief covering letter, of no more than one side of A4, on the organisation's letterhead; completed details sheet; and answer to four set questions on no more than two sides of A4
Contact details: 7 Ladbroke Grove, London W11 3BD
Tel: (020) 7727 8522
Fax: (020) 7221 8522
Website www.tudortrust.org.uk

Up-dated August '07

Important news: The Lankelly Foundation and Chase Charity have merged to create the Lankelly Chase Foundation

Funding priorities: Arts, Breaking the cycle, Developing Communities, Free and Quiet Minds, Heritage, and a special programme for Refugees and Asylum Seekers.  Prefer to support community initiatives to meet local needs, concentrating upon smaller charities, many of whom will have only a local or regional remit. They will consider applications from large national charities but support will be rare and limited.
Amount of funding available: Grants from £1,000 to £40,000 are available under the programmes listed.   Grants are always made for specific purposes but they may cover capital or revenue needs.
Type of costs: Will consider revenue support to a maximum of 5 years
How to make an application: By letter to the address below
Contact details: The Lankelly Chase Foundation, 2 The Court, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0EY
Telephone / Fax: 01235 820044
Website: http://www.lankellychase.org.uk/

Up-dated May '05

Environment Wales is now inviting applications for Management Grant funding for the coming financial year 2011-2012.Management grants are available to registered projects for periods of up to 6 years to fund new project-related posts. Please note that these must be new posts that are project-specific and not part of an organisation's core activities.

The maximum grant available is currently £12,000 per annum, the deadline is 15 October 2010.

If you would like to discuss a potential grant please contact your development officer for further details.

http://www.environment-wales.org/

Email: info@environment-wales.org

Telephone: 029 2043 1727

Up-dated August 2010

Information has recently been circulated about the Walter Guinness Charitable Trust - please note that this Trust only supports charities in the Wiltshire area so please do not apply.

Up-dated Oct '07

The Baring Arts Foundation has announced that its Arts Programme is now open to applications.

The Programme has a new theme of supporting arts organisations in the United Kingdom that are enabling older people to benefit from participating in arts practice.  Annual grants of up to £25,000 for three years are available, although the size of grant will depend on the annual expenditure of the applicant organisation in 2008/9.

Applications are welcomed from constituted, not-for-profit arts organisations in the United Kingdom that are already producing and presenting arts made by older people.

The deadline for applications is 11 December 2009.

http://www.baringfoundation.org.uk/

Grants to encourage and stimulate small actions and exploratory work by third sector organisations in Wales to undertake projects that lead the way in tackling climate change.

Grants can be used to help organisations educate those who have not yet worked to combat climate change. 

The Fund will distribute grants from £200 to a maximum of £2,000.  Match funding is not required.  The scheme can fund up to 100% of project costs. 

Those applying to the scheme may want to consider actions that their organisation could take internally to combat climate change.  Examples include initiatives that could be carried out in offices or premises, with staff, trustees or volunteers.  External actions may also be funded, including those that could be taken with client groups or the wider community.  Examples include exploring how climate change may impact the delivery of activities/services, giving a green dimension to core work.

The grants can be used either to help organisations take their first steps into combating climate change or to help educate others to learn more about and take action on this issue.  Specific examples of the types of projects that can be funded include:

• climate change awareness raising;
• encouraging positive behaviour change amongst individuals/communities;
• exploring and planning for the future impacts of climate change on the applicant organisation's activities and those it represents;
• expanding activities to help tackle climate change;
• establishing links with other organisations/groups who have an established climate change remit;
• learning from good practice/training; and
• testing feasibility of new ideas or new ways of working.

Deadline for receipt of applications:- DEADLINE EXTENSION UNTIL 25 March 2010

This scheme is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and administered by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)

Contact

Environment Wales
Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA)
Baltic House
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 5FH
Tel: 0800 2888 329 (Helpdesk)
Tel: (029) 2043 1727
Fax: (029) 2043 1701
E-mail: info@environment-wales.org
Website: http://www.wcva.org.uk