The External Funding Team at Halton Borough Council have sent over two grant funding alerts that may be of interest and whose imminent deadlines prevent inclusion in the next (September) Halton Funding monthly bulletin.
- Cost of Living Crisis Funding Programme (19 August)
- Grant - Grants of up to £10,000 are available to training organisations across the UK to support their beneficiaries during the cost of living crisis
- Date(s) – The programme closes to applications at 6pm on 19 August 2022
- Link - https://jayconsultancy.org.uk/cabwi-cost-of-living-fund
The funding will enable not-for-profit organisations to provide bursaries and/or cover expenses to help with the cost of living for adults aged 18 and over who are looking to start or are undertaking training courses, to help them gain relevant qualifications to enter the labour market. Costs could include child care, transport costs, course equipment and materials, food, and registration costs. The funding is made available by the CABWI Awarding Body, in partnership with Jay Charity Consultancy Services, through the Cost of Living Crisis Funding Programme.
- Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) for Vulnerable Young Migrants (30 August)
- Grant - Not for profit organisations and private law firms working with vulnerable young migrants can apply for grants of up to £30,000
- Date(s) - The closing date for applications is the 30th August 2022
- Link - http://strategiclegalfund.org.uk/about/
Grants will enable the organisation to undertake strategic legal work to benefit young migrants living in poverty who face significant disadvantage or discrimination in connection with their immigration status. Applicants should note that the average grant size is around £12,000.