The following programmes are open for applications, with deadlines as detailed below. We are moving towards promoting electronic applications for most of our grants programmes where possible. If you find this method of applying difficult, please contact siobhan@leedscommunityfoundation.org.uk.
Sport Relief Community Cash grants now open to local community organisations, in Leeds, with a turnover of under £50,000 in the last year. Grants of between £500 and £1,000 are available. The deadline for all applications is 5.00 pm on 5th March. To see if your group is eligible for a grant, please click here. Once you have checked you are eligible, please click here to apply via our online grants scheme.
2010 is the Year of Volunteering, in Leeds. We are delighted to launch a number of grants rounds. Before you proceed, please read the full guidance notes by clicking here. To apply for any one of the specific schemes, please follow the links below.
YoV Community Activity Grants of £250 for people that want to take the first steps towards volunteering by working with a group of friends, neighbours or colleagues on a specific project or activity. Deadlines for grant applications are end February 2010 and end April 2010. Click here for the form.
Grassroots Grants of between £250 and £900 for groups whose average income, for the past three years, has been under £30,000 a year. The programme is a rolling one, with applications being submitted at any time during the year. This is an online application, please click here.
City of Leeds Grants of up to £2,000 for any group that uses volunteers, or would like to use volunteers, to deliver their work. There is just one deadline at the end of March 2010. The online application form is here.
Third Sector ERDF Access Fund
Yorkshire Forward has created the Third Sector ERDF Access Fund, offering grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 to help Third Sector organisations prepare themselves to make bids for larger sums from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This can contribute up to 50% of the total cost of projects costing £500,000 and above. The aim of the ERDF Access Fund is to provide smaller grants to help with preparatory tasks such as the carrying out of feasibility studies, exploring possibilities of collaborative working with other local organisations and gaining expert advice on the preparation of bids. This fund is now closed for applications and will re-open in March 2010. To find out more about the programme, please click here.
If you are a Leeds-based voluntary or community group with an income of under £30,000 p.a. you might be eligible for a Grassroots Grant. Please ensure you read the Guidance Notes before completing the form and answer the questions with as much detail as possible.
Guidance Notes (MS Word)
To apply for a Standard Grant online (£901 to £5,000) please click here. The deadline to submit applications is 15th February 2010.
To apply for a Small Grant online (up to £900) please click here. Applications will be considered from January 2010.
The Keepmoat Fund - The deadline for applications has now passed
Grants of £500 to £1,500 for projects benefiting children and young people in Beeston, Burley, Halton Moor, Hawksworth, Horsforth, Kippax, Morley, Osmondthorpe, Scott Hall or Weetwood.
THE HESCO BASTION FUND - Rolling Deadline.
For activities taking place in LS9, LS10, LS14 and LS15. Guidance notes and flier. To apply for a grant, using our online form, please click here.
THE INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL FINANCE FUND - Rolling Deadline. Organisations with a link to countries in East Europe; tackling social inclusion and education with financial literacy and money advice initiatives. Guidance notes and flier. To apply for a grant, using our online form, please click here.
THE COMIC RELIEF FUND
A grant making programme managed by Leeds Community Foundation
Grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 are available from the Comic Relief Fund. In addition, one single grant of between £5,000 and £10,000 will also be made. 50% of grants will go to sports projects that: increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation OR help people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. 50% of grants will go to community projects working in specific areas. The next deadline will be in April 2010.
