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The Big Lottery Fund was created in June 2004 following a merger of the Community Fund and the New Opportunities Fund. 

Big Lottery Fund - People's Millions

Applicants must complete an entry form and send it in by 12noon on the 15th May 2008.  For further details please visit - www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_peoples_millions

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

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.  

For more information visit the BBC website: www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces or the Big Lottery Fund website: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_breathingplaces.htm?regioncode=-uk&status=theProg

Further deadlines will be announced here...

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

This grant scheme was set up to help small groups with funding of between £500 and £5,000.
The aim is to fund projects which encourage participation in the community, increase skills and creativity and improve the quality of life.
Application forms are available to be downloaded from the website
www.awardsforall.org.uk
or contact the office on 0845 600 20 40

Please note that Awards for All is unaffected by the changes to the Big Lottery

Applicants can expect a decision within three months of submitting an application to the scheme.

With a decline in Lottery income, ACW’s Mid and West Wales Regional Committee has agreed on key strategic priorities for the rest of this financial year This means that the limited Lottery resources are being targeted at particular schemes and, as a result:

The following Schemes remain open -
- Capital
- Small Grants (formerly Fast Track) – up to £5,000
The Arts Council of Wales are committed to keeping us informed of any changes to the programme and encourage people to contact the Mid and West Wales Office team to discuss, for example, the Small Grants scheme, the other schemes that remain open, general funding issues, artistic projects, or your future artistic developments.
Website: www.artswales.org.uk

Heritage Lottery Fund

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) uses money from the National Lottery to support a wide range of projects involving the local, regional and national heritage of the United Kingdom . The National Lottery was set up by Parliament in 1993. It raises money for a range of good causes that benefit communities across the UK . From every £1 spent on a Lottery ticket, 28 pence goes directly to the good causes of arts, charities, heritage, projects to celebrate the new Millennium, sports, health, education and the environment. From every £1, 4.66 pence is given to heritage projects.

The HLF's strategic plan, Broadening the Horizons of Heritage (published May 2002), sets out the Fund's priorities for heritage projects for the period 1 April 2002 - 31 March 2007.

To qualify for a Heritage Grant, projects should:

-   conserve and enhance the diverse heritage of the UK

-   make sure that everyone can learn about, have access to and enjoy their heritage.