The
Big Lottery Fund was created in June 2004 following a merger
of the Community Fund and the New Opportunities Fund.
People
and Places programme - rolling programme
There
are three levels of grant available
under this programme:
- Grants between £5,001 - £250,000
- Grants between £250,001 -
£500,000
- Grants between £500,001 -
£1 million
What
can be supported? This scheme can fund projects which
achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
-
revitalised communities
-
improved community relations
-
enhanced local environments and community relations
Who
can apply: Community, voluntary or public sector
How
to apply: Applicants are requested to complete a project proposal
form to which a response is made within 30 days of submission.
The level of information and requirements will be weighted
according to the amount applied for.
There
are no application deadlines but they aim to respond within
5 months of a full applications submission.
For further information
please visit the website at www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Or
ring the office on (029) 2067 8200
Big Lottery Fund Opens the AdvantAGE Programme for Older People in Wales
The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has opened its AdvantAGE Programme, a £20 million initiative for projects across Wales designed to improve the quality of life for people aged over 50.
There is an overall budget of £20 million available. Individual grants of between £200,000 and £1 million are available to fund initiatives running over three to five years. The funding can be used towards projects that work with beneficiaries, providing access to befriending or advocacy services.
All projects applying to the AdvantAGE programme need to meet the following outcome:
- The results of evaluation demonstrate the impact and promote the development of advocacy and befriending services.
In addition, BIG wants to fund projects that aim to achieve two of the following programme outcomes:
- Reducing loneliness and increased wellbeing through improving social interaction.
- Increased confidence and ability to meet the challenges and opportunities of ageing.
- Increased understanding and use of rights and awareness and uptake of services leading to greater independence and choice for older people.
Third sector organisations in Wales with expertise in working with the target beneficiaries, or organisations that have experience of working in the fields of advocacy and befriending, are eligible to apply.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 29 October 2010.
Web-site link here - AdvantAGE Programme
EXPIRED PROGRAMMES FOR REFERENCE ONLY
Recession-Related Strand of the People and Places Programme for Wales
A recession-related fast-track version of the People and Places programme. The People and Places (Addressing the Economic Downturn in Wales) programme is designed to fund projects that support coordinated action by people to make their communities better places to live.
BIG set aside £2 million to be allocated through this strand during the financial year ending 31 March 2011. Priority for funding was for voluntary and community sector organisations providing services that support vulnerable families and children living in poverty.
The deadline was 31 March 2010. Make
It Happen strand of Young People's Fund - closed Jan 31st
'08...
This
fund closed on the 31st January 2008. Grants were available
for young people's projects, working with those aged 10-19
and ranging from £500 - £5,000.
Breathing
Places scheme - closed 18th Jan '08
The
Breathing Places grant fund, a partnership scheme from the
Big Lottery Fund with the BBC, complements the Breathing Places
campaign by giving funding to small groups. This campaign
involves wildlife and conservation organisations working with
the BBC to inspire a million people to get involved in creating
and caring for wildlife-friendly green spaces (breathing places)
in their local communities.
The
deadline for receipt of completed applications was the 18th
January 2008.
Big Lottery Fund: People's Millions - 2010 Competition Closed
The annual 2010 People's Millions competition gives communities throughout the UK the opportunity to win local public support and share in £3.8 million of Lottery funding.
Grants of between £20,000 and £50,000for projects transforming local areas including initiatives focusing on buildings, amenities, public and green spaces and natural habitats.
Voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, local authorities, schools and health organisations could apply. Competitions will take place in the local ITV regions in November, and the public will be able to vote for projects. There will be a total of 75 winning projects; four awards and one bonus award for the runner-up in each of the 15 ITV regions.
The closing date was 14 May 2010.
http://www2.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_peoples_millions
Mental
Health Matters - closed September 28th '07
The
launch of this new £15 million programme was launched
on the 27th February 2007 at Y Galeri, Caernarfon.
Following consultation with the voluntary sector and a significant response from the mental health field a significant response for investment and complementarity for statutory services has been demonstrated.
The
closing date for applications was September 28th 2007.
Up-dated
April 2008
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