Funding
UKSPF Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities Grants
VOLA is launching the sixth funding round of the Liverpool City Region UKSPF Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities Grants programme on Wednesday 11th June. The application form and supporting documents will be uploaded to VOLA’s website by 5pm on this date. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 9th July.
The Naturesave Trust - Funding
A new funding window is currently open for applications, running from May through June, with a focus on fostering stronger connections to nature.
Halton Funding Bulletin - May 2025
The Programmes Office Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.
The bulletin can be found in the attachment below.
Also find attached information on their forthcoming workshops commencing October/November in Widnes. These workshops are aimed to assist Halton’s Community Sector and HBC Colleagues with a series of training to support them in all aspects of sourcing, managing and monitoring grant funding secured.
Community Library Grant Scheme - St Helens Borough Council
The Community Library Grant Scheme aims to support groups to establish a library offer within their community.
This will be done by offering up to a maximum of £5,000 for one-off grant funding to community organisations or community interest companies who are working within St Helens Borough.
What is a Community Library?
A Community Library is a community run site which is independent of the Council, ranging from:
Halton Funding Bulletin - April 2025
The External Funding Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.
The bulletin can be found in the attachment below.
If you would like support to bid to any of the funding streams listed in the Bulletin, they can support with this; please get in touch via funding@halton.gov.uk.
Skelton Charity Grant Programme Launch
The Skelton Charity grant programme, which is managed and distributed by LCVS, on behalf of the Skelton Trust will launch on Thursday 17th April and remain open for 6 weeks, closing on Friday 30th May at 5 p.m.
This programme is open for applications from organisations across Merseyside, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester (including the unitary authorities of Blackpool, Blackburn, Warrington, and Halton) as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and have not been funded via Skelton in the last 2 years.
Workshop:
Health 24 funding application
Health24 is a non-profit organisation offering grants to community groups, charities and non-profits in the North West of England. They believe in equitable, inclusive access to quality healthcare and aim to create healthier, compassionate and empowered communities through their programme of grants and support.
Parr Community Fund
We would love to let you know about the upcoming community grant scheme as part of the Cradle to Career programme for Parr.
The fund's aim is to give residents the opportunity, funding and support to bring one of their ideas to life. Any resident of Parr can apply for a grant of up to £2000 to improve theirs and their neighbours community. Support will be given to applicants from local organisations and successful projects will be chosen by a panel of local residents.
Race Equality Hub - Third Sector Diversity Project
This commission seeks to develop and deliver a programme of appropriate support for Third Sector Organisations operating in the Liverpool City Region to enable them to evidence their commitment to race equality and anti-racist practice.
The programme will be developed and delivered in partnership with VS6.
Halton Funding Bulletin - February 2025
The External Funding Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.
The bulletin can be found in the attachment below.
If you would like support to bid to any of the funding streams listed in the Bulletin, they can support with this; please get in touch via funding@halton.gov.uk.