Fundraising, Funding sources, COVID-19 support and advice

Coronavirus weekly funding updates - 9-13 August 2021

Friday 13 August 2021

Asda Foundation – Bringing Communities Back Together, Phase 1 (deadline reminder)

A reminder that Phase 1 of Asda Foundation’s Bringing Communities Back Together grant programme will close to applications on Monday 16 August 2021. Funding is available for a celebration event (such as a welcome back party), getting activities and services back on track or a combination of both. Charities, not-for-profit companies, CIC’s and unincorporated clubs and associations may apply for one grant of up to £1,000. Application forms can be obtained from local Asda stores and should be returned in-store to a Community Champion. Find out more here.

Thursday 12 August 2021

The Santander Foundation Grants Programme (deadline reminder)

A reminder that Santander Foundation’s Financial and Digital Empowerment Fund will close to applications at 11.59 pm on Friday 13 August. UK registered charities or Community Interest Companies with an annual income above £75,000 can apply for up to £150,000 over three years. There will be approximately 12 grant recipients. Apply online here.

Wednesday 11 August 2021

Culture Recovery Fund: Continuity Support (Arts Council England)

Cultural organisations that have previously received funding from the Culture Recovery Fund: Grants programme, in the first or second rounds, are eligible to apply for a Continuity Support grant if they require further funding. The minimum amount that can be applied for is £25,000, and the maximum amount depends on the organisation type. Applications will open at midday on Monday 16 August 2021 and applications will close at midday on Friday 27 August 2021. See the website for full eligibility criteria.

Tuesday 10 August 2021

BBC Children in Need – Main Grants (deadline reminder)

The current round of BBC Children in Need’s Main Grants programme will close to applications at 11.30am on 23 August 2021. Organisations can apply for between £10,001 and £40,000 per year for up to three years. Find out more here.

BBC Children in Need – Small Grants

Applications to the next round of BBC Children in Need’s Small Grants programme will open on 16 August 2021. Organisations can apply for up to £10,000 per year for up to three years. Please note, organisations can only apply for a Main Grant or a Small Grant in this round, not both. Find out more here.

For information on 8,000 sources of funding giving a total of £8 billion, take a look at Funds Online.