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.
THE INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL FINANCE FUND Grants for organisations that: have an element of enterprise or are helping groups become more sustainable; are helping disadvantaged people into work through skills development, training etc; are supporting people from Eastern Europe; or who are 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 next deadline is 11th August 2010.
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. The next deadline for grant applications is 10 September 2010. Click here for flier. 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. This scheme is now closed. It may re-open in October and further information will be provided here.
Third Sector ERDF Access Fund - deadline 31st July 2010
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. The next deadline to submit applications is 31st July 2010. To find out more about the programme, please click here. To download the application form (MS Word) 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 and Criteria (MS Word)
To apply for a Standard Grant online (£901 to £5,000) please click here. The final deadline to submit applications is Friday 1st October 2010. Please note we will not receive any further applications for requests over £900 for this programme after this deadline.
To apply for a Small Grant online (up to £900) please click here. Applications will be considered until 1st October 2010.
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 next deadline for applications is 22nd May 2010.
THE COMIC RELIEF FUND- deadline for applications has now passed.
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. Please read the guidance notes by clicking here.
As part of the Mars Community Investment programme, there are a number of ways in which they support local community projects including cash and product donations. If your community group is based within 15 miles of the Birstall site, and you are promoting Healthy Active Lifestyles, Environment, and Pet Welfare, you may be able to apply for a grant of over £500. Download the
