Funding
Launch of New Recession-Related Strand of the People and Places Programme for Wales
The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has launched a new 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. The deadline for receipt of completed Outline Proposal forms, with supporting information is 31st March 2010. For more information please visit the Big Lottery Fund website.
Source: Grantfinder
The spring 2010 funding round of the UnLtd Millennium Awards (Level 2) has opened to Expressions of Interest.
The spring 2010 deadline for receipt of Expression of Interest forms for the Level 2 awards is 22nd March 2010 (12 noon). Applications for Level 1 awards may be made at any time. For more information go to the UnLtd website.
Source: Grantfinder
The Big Ideas Grant
The Big Ideas Grant is a £50,000 fund aimed at helping to unlock the potential of hundreds of small ideas and give people the helping hand they need to prove their idea works and share them widely. The 2010 deadline for receipt of applications is 18th March 2010. For more information please visit the Big Ideas Grant website.
Source: Grantfinder
Comic Relief’s UK Grant Programme
Comic Relief’s UK Grant Programme aims to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people in the UK by investing in work that addresses people’s immediate needs as well as tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. Registered charities and voluntary organisations (including social enterprises and community interest companies) in the UK are invited to apply for grants of between £25,000 and £40,000. Grants are available to cover running or capital costs of organisations or projects. The Cycle 3 deadline for applications is 14th May 2010. For more information about applying please visit the comic relief website.
Source: Grantfinder
Application Deadline for Young Filmmakers Grant
Eight prizes of £5,000 are available for young filmmakers between the ages of 16 and 25 who have original and engaging ideas. Activities, projects and the development of ideas should be carried out between July 2010 and December 2010. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that there is real financial need for funding and that the project has not been done before. The closing date for receipt of applications is 29th March 2010. For more information please visit the Ideas Tap website.
Source: Grantfinder
Launch of the 2010/11 Gypsy Traveller Site Refurbishment Grant for Wales
The Gypsy Traveller Site Refurbishment Grant provides capital funding for the renovation of existing gypsy and traveller sites in Wales. Grants are intended to improve the quality of life for site residents by modernising existing facilities and providing new facilities where needed. Sites can be permanent residential sites or permanent but short-stay (transit sites). Individual grants are capped at 75% of the refurbishment costs for approved works. Eligible works include site remodelling and extensions, landscaping, plumbing, safety improvements, fencing, play area improvements, utilities supply/distribution and building repairs.
The 2010/11 deadline for the receipt of applications is 31 March 2010. For more information go to the Welsh Assembly Government website.
Source: Grantfinder
Young Carers Grant Programme 2010 Now Open to Applications
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers has been contracted by Comic Relief to deliver a three year, £1.5 million grant programme aimed at supporting young carers in the UK. The programme will target funding at the most isolated and vulnerable young carers. The maximum grant is £72,000 over three years from July 2010. Applications are accepted from any third sector or not-for-profit organisation that wishes to help young carers. The deadline for applications is 5 March 2010 (5 pm). For more information please go to the carers website.
Source: Grantfinder
Notice of Imminent Deadline: China Activity Grants
This scheme is designed to help schools (primary, secondary and SEN), sixth form colleges and FE colleges across the UK to arrange events or activities that will help their students learn more about China or the Mandarin Chinese language.
Grants of up to £750 are available and activities can take whatever form the organisers think would most benefit the students. Applications are accepted from schools or colleges, several schools and/or colleges working together or a school or college working with one or more community organisations. The Second Round deadline for receipt of applications is 1 March 2010. Please visit the Britsh Council website to download the application form or to resolve any queries.
BIG Simplifies Small Grants Process and Promises Earlier Decisions
The Big Lottery Fund is introducing a “lighter-touch” Reaching Communities application process for organisations seeking grants of up to £40,000 a year.
All applicants will learn at an earlier stage whether their project has a decent chance of being funded, so that those that are invited to the second stage will have a much higher chance of success. More than three-quarters of people that responded to the consultation said they wanted earlier decisions on applications, based on a few key questions at the enquiry stage.
Local Environmental Quality Improvement Projects 2010-11
The Welsh Assembly Government is continuing to support projects that will lead to an improvement in Local Environmental Quality and is inviting applications for 2010-11 funding.
The deadline for applications is Friday 5th March 2010 and the maximum contract value is £30,000. Preference will be given to new projects but they will consider requests for the development of existing projects. To access the application forms and guidance contact
Jane Corbett, Waste Policy and Local Environmental Quality on 02920 825581
Independent Sexual Violence Advisers
The Home Office is now inviting organisations working in the voluntary sector to apply for grants to fund Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVA) to ensure that more victims have access to specialist advice. For the 2010/11 financial year, organisations in England and Wales can apply for a grant of up to £20,000 to support victims of sexual violence by helping them to access services and supporting them as their cases progress through the criminal justice system. The deadline for applications is 22 February 2010. For more information go to the crime reduction website.
Source: Grantfinder
Valleys Homecoming Grant
The closing date for this round of applications for the Valleys Homecoming grant is on the 31st March 2010. This is a collaboration between the HOV and Communities First Programme to provide funding for community events across the heads of the Valleys & Western Valleys areas. There is not a max/min amount that can be applied for, however, only Communities First Partnerships can apply on behalf of the community for events that they feel meets the critieria outlined below. In order to sustain impact over the period and help administer the programme in a structured way, project proposals will be sought between:
- February 2010 – May 2010 – Valleys springtime – project proformas to be submitted no later than 31/03/10
- June 2010 – September 2010 – Homecoming summer – project proformas to be submitted no later than 31/5/10.
Funding Information Sheets
Access the ‘Finding and getting money’ information sheets for more information on developing a fundraising strategy, applying to funders and specific funding for projects.
Appointment of the Fundraising Standards Board Manager for Wales
Charities and fundraising suppliers across Wales are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to best practice in fundraising by signing up to self-regulation. The self-regulatory scheme for fundraising is run by the independent Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB). It requires members to make a public commitment to best practice in fundraising. The FRSB has also opened an office to support charities in Wales, with the appointment of Simon Boex as Manager for Wales. Boex’s role is to recruit more charities in Wales to the scheme, raise awareness of the high standards that member charities commit to and build public confidence in charitable giving. A copy of the complete press release is available for download.
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Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Download a factsheet from the charity commission.
Financial Inclusion Newsletter
Download the winter newsletter from the Assembly.
CVS Administered Grants
Neath Port Talbot CVS – Neath Port Talbot Capital Grants Scheme
Maximum Grant £15,000
Aim of the Fund
Neath Port Talbot Capital Grants Scheme 2008/2010 is a local grant fund that will target groups which provide or intend to provide services which impact on locally developed strategies e.g. Health, Social Care and Wellbeing, Physical Activity Action Plan, Valleys Strategy, Nutrition Plan, Local Social Enterprise Strategy.
The grant will provide Capital Grants from £500 TO £15,000 to support the development of new and exisiting Voluntary/Community groups. The application deadlines are quarterly.
Further criteria should be sought before applying.
Neath Port Talbot CVS – Under 8’s Small Grant Scheme
Maximum grant £1,000
Aim of the Fund
The scheme is available to establish, expand and develop day-care services, including playgroups, parent and toddler groups, day nurseries, family centres, home visiting schemes, childminding support, self-help groups, toy libriaries and play buses.
One off minor capital and non-recurring revenue grants are available. The maximum grant is £1,000, however grants are normally between £100-£600:
- Up to £300 for those groups that already exist
- Up to £600 for new groups
This is a rolling grant programme and the panel meet approximately every six weeks. Guidelines and Critera are available for download online.
Further criteria should be sought before applying.
Neath Port Talbot Youth Opportunities Bank
Maximum Grant £500
Aim of the Fund
The fund is open to applications, from groups or individuals aged between 16-25 living in Neath Port Talbot. The activity must benefit your community and provide new skills or experiences.
Applications can be made for between £50 – £500
Further criteria should be sought before applying.
Please go to our Volunteer Section for more information, guidelines and an application form for the Y.O.B. grant
Application forms for the above schemes are available from
CFAP Fund Administrator, Neath Port Talbot CVS, Ty-Margaret Thorne, 17-19 Alfred Street, Neath, Telephone 01639 631246, Email website@nptcvs.org.uk
Older Persons Small Grants Programme 2009/2010
Aim of the Fund
Neath Port Talbot Older Persons Small Grants Programme 2009/2010 is a one off grant available to any voluntary or community group which aims to support and promote the health and wellbeing of older people (aged 50 plus) living in Neath Port Talbot.
To be eligible for funding, groups or organisations must:
- Represent, serve or support older people
- Be based within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough
- Have an acceptable constitution
- Be a not for profit group with an annual turnover of less than £5000
Groups can only apply once for the grant and may apply for any amount between £50 and £500. For further information please contact Emma Jones, Neath Port Talbot CVS on 01639 631246 or emmaj@nptcvs.org.uk
Local Funders
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council – Welsh Church Act Fund
Maximum Grant – £2,000
Aim of the Fund
The Fund will only approve grants fort he repair of the fabric of buildings which are more than 50 years old, and are of the highest architectural and historic interest. Church halls however, where avilable and used significantly by the public for non-religious purposes will not be subject to these criteria. The church membership and normal size of the congregation will be taken into consideration.
Grants will not exceed £2,000 per applicant. Grants will not normally cover the full cost of a project and normally be approved at 60% of actual costs incurred up to a maximum as outlined above.
Application form are available from: D.W.Davies, Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Civic Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ
Telephone 01639 763252
E-mail v.sebury@npt.gov.uk
Further criteria should be sought before applying.
Sportlot Community Chest
Maximum Grant £1,000
Aim of the Fund
This is grant aid from the Sports Council for Wales, which is administered by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. The Chest aims to make a difference to local grass roots sporting and physical activities, which increase participation, improve standards of performance or have health improvement benefits. Funding should be for projects, which create new, additional or improved oppourtunities to participate in physical activites and promote health focused active recreation e.g. walking, cycling etc.
Organisations or groups with a bank account working within Neath Port Talbot are eligible for the grant. The grant will fund e.g. new team/activity start up costs, publicity and promotional materials, new sports events or festivals, start up transport costs in rural area, coach education (to qualify new or exisiting coaches to a higher level), equipment.
Application Forms are avilable from: PAS Office, Afan Lido, Pricess Margaret Way, Port Talbot, SA12 3QW Telephone 01639 875676, E-mail pas.service@npt.gov.uk, Website. www.sports-council-wales.org.uk
Further criteria should be sought before applying.
Grants
Splash
Grants between £5,000 – £10,000
Aim of the fund
Splash is the water recreation challenge fund for Wales. Wales has some of the finest waters that are used for many activities such as gorge walking, swimming, fishing, sailing, canoeing, rowing, diving and much more. The Welsh Assembly Governemnt is offering up to 100% grants to projects which help people to enjoy the wonderful waters of Wales.
The money is being made available for projects that secure new or improved public access to Wales’ rivers, lakes, canals, reservoirs and costal waters for recreational and educational activites.
There are very limited funds left for this financial year. However, applications for projects in 2009/10 are welcomed. For more information please contact: Rhiannon Hardman, Environment Agency Wales, Ty Cambria, 29 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0TP
splash@environment-agency.gov.uk or 02920 466241
Further criteria should be sought before applying.
Communities First Trust Fund
Communities First areas across Wales are set to receive over £3m from the Communities First Trust Fund for 2009/2010. The popular Grants scheme aimed at small local groups in Communities First areas is welcoming applications from a range of community projects including music and the arts. Organisations wishing to apply to the Trust Fund and for further information on the Communities First programme should contact the Communities First Helpline on (0800 587 8898) or they are available to download from the WCVA website Grants and Loans / Communities First Trust Fund.
Further criteria should be sought before applying.
The Rural Development Plan
The Rural Development Plan (RDP) for Wales 2007 – 2013 is the mechanism by which the Welsh Assembly Government will deliver activities which support the countryside and rural communities, encouraging the sustainable management of agriculture and the environment.
There are four key areas that the Plan will improve:
- Axis 1 – The competitiveness of agriculture and forestry
- Axis 2 – Our environment and countryside
- Axis 3 – The quality of life in rural areas
- Axis 4 – Leader: locally based approaches to rural development
In September 2009, the Welsh Assembly Government announced a second round of RDP funding for projects to start in March 2011. For more information and to make an expression of interest go to the Neath Port Talbot CBC website.
Launch of the Community Asset Transfer Fund for Public and Third Sector Organisations in Wales
New Big Lottery Welsh Assembly Community Asset Transfer Fund Programme and criteria, along with Fast Track application forms and other details, have recently been posted on the Big Lottery Fund Wales website.
The new Fund will be officially launched by Leighton Andrews AM on Wednesday 4th November at The Gate Arts Centre in Roath, Cardiff at 10am. Further briefing events will also be held at Coed Y Dinas in Welshpool on the 6th November, Galeri Caernarfon on the 10th November and Brynaman Centre on the 12th November. For assistance in filling in applications or advice on funding please contact our development team on info@nptcvs.org.uk or 01639 631246.
Coalfields Regeneration Trust Grant Scheme
The new Coalfields Regeneration Trust grant scheme for social enterprises is now available for access by groups – for more information and to apply contact the Coalfields Regeneration Trust Wales team on 01443 434 455.
Aggregates Levy Fund for Wales
The notes for guidance for the Aggregates Levy Fund for Wales are now available for download.
Big Lottery Fund: People’s Millions – Public Voting Commences for 2009 Projects
The People’s Millions competition gives communities throughout the UK the opportunity to win local public support and share in £3.5 million of Lottery funding. Grants of up to £50,000 will be provided for projects that transform local environments and offer opportunities or facilities for people to take part and enjoy their local area. This includes initiatives focusing on buildings, amenities, public and green spaces and natural habitats. For more information go to the Peoples Millions website.
Source: Grantfinder
Communities First Outcomes Fund
This fund is aimed specifically at Communities First Areas and has a broad remit covering the Communities First vision framework. Community groups and organisations can get together with Communities First Partnerships to work on projects to benefit communities. The fund is valued at over £20 million and there is still a substantial amount of money remaining. For more information contact Neath Port Talbot CVS on 01639 631246.
Computers for Rural People Scheme (UK)
Individuals clubs and organisations, etc, in rural areas that need access to information and services, are able to purchase fully functioning ex-government computers for as little as £99. The computers are being made available through the Arthur Rank Centre. This is a collaborative unit supported by the National Churches, the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the Rank Foundation. For organisations that need more than one computer; e.g. for a Drop-in centre, School etc. the prices are even lower. Go to the Arthur Rank Centre website for more information.
Source: The Youth Crime Prevention Charity of the High Sheriff’s Association of England & Wales
Co-op Group Community Dividend Fund (England & Wales)
The Community Dividend Fund uses the “odd pence” donated from Co-operative Group Dividend cardholders to fund projects that benefit local communities. Community and voluntary groups as well as charities are able to apply for funding of between £100 and £5,000 to support projects that benefit the local community. To be eligible, the project must benefit a local community in which at least one Co-operative group business trades. The type of activities supported must fulfil a perceived need in the local community by addressing community issues such as combating crime and anti-social behaviour, promoting education and improving health. Activities must also target disadvantaged groups or areas and be in line with Co-operative values and principles. Applications can be made at any time. Go to the Co-operative website for more information.
Source: The Youth Crime Prevention Charity of the High Sheriff’s Association of England & Wales
The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts’ Start Programme – Now Open to Stage One Applications
The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts’ Start Programme provides primary and secondary school students in the UK with the opportunity to engage with the arts. Grants of up to £15,000 per project for up to three years are available, (maximum of £10,500 in year three) although funding can only be guaranteed for one year. However, the Foundation aims to work with all partners and partner schools for up to three years. The deadline for Stage One applications is 29 January 2010 (5 pm).
Source: Grantfinder
E.ON Sustainable Energy Fund
The new deadlines for applications are 2 April and 8 October 2010. For more information go to the E.ON website.
Source: Grantfinder
WRAP Cymru
WRAP Cymru has launched a new grant scheme designed to significantly increase recycling rates in Wales by providing financial support to organisations that are able to offer specialist recycling services for Welsh SMEs. The fund is open to new and existing providers of recycling services based in Wales that wish to expand their recycling service to new areas, customers or materials within Wales. Grants can support up to 30% of capital expenditure (and initial promotional costs) of a project, with funding available of up to £50,000. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2011. For more information go to the WRAP website.
Source: Grantfinder Funding
Swansea Bay Deprived Area Fund – Fourth Round Now Open For Applications
Swansea Bay Deprived Areas Fund – Sponsored by the DWP and the Welsh Assembly Government and managed on their behalf by Swansea Council For Voluntary Service and Carmarthenshire County Council. Deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 15th February 2010. Applications to grants@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.
For more information go to SCVS’ website.
DWP Financial Inclusion Champions seeking proposals
The DWP Financial Inclusion Champions are seeking proposals from Third Sector not for profit organisations to support small-scale financial inclusion initiatives. The Financial Inclusion Champions Initiative is designed to help tackle Financial Exclusion by working with partners and delivery organisations. The closing date is 29th January 2010. The details can be found online. Any of the three Welsh Financial Inclusion Champions can be contacted on; Katija Dew: 02920 556156 or 07771 821676, Ryan Jones: 01443 742143 or 07900 167904, Rhian Hughes: 01492 641641 or 0774782406
Age of Stupid Funding
The Welsh Assembly Government in partnership with Wales Council for Voluntary Action is offering community and third sector organisations an opportunity to screen the film – Age of Stupid. This film has been developed by a small group of film makers who believe that everybody needs to hear about what will happen to our climate if we do not urgently respond to the climate change crisis. More information about the film can be found www.ageofstupid.com
If you are interested in this opportunity then please send for an application pack available by telephoning the WCVA Helpdesk on 0800 2888 329 or emailing policy@wcva.org.uk
Please note funding is limited and awarded on a first come first served basis. All events must be held before the end of March 2010.
Keen to start fighting climate change? Here’s an added boost…
Climate change affects us all, and more and more third sector groups are fighting against it.
WCVA Climate Change Fund scheme can offer grants, ranging from £200 to £2000, to third sector groups yet to engage with climate change. You can use this to raise awareness of global warming, explore the impact of climate change on your activities, set up recycling facilities, link up with groups that already have an environmental remit. The third sector has a huge impact when it comes to tackling the causes and consequences of climate change. It can communicate the dangers of global warming, address the issue in innovative ways and alter public behaviour by demonstrating the huge impact of minor lifestyle alterations. Your group could play a key role in combating the crisis.
So why not get involved in the fight? Simply call WCVA’s helpdesk on 0800 2888 329 or email climatechangefund@environment-wales.org for more information.
