Funding
Halton Funding Bulletin - May 23
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.
LCR Multiply Community Grants - Now Open
WEA has aunched its next round of funding for Multiply Community Grants 2023/24 through a contract with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for organisations with residents of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.
Grants of between £10k and £25k will be made to eligible VCSE organisations to support residents with numeracy skills needs for project delivery up to 29th February 2024.
Easyfundraising 30 day challenge
What could your branch raise in 30 days? Cats Protection North Wirral has raised £100 in a month through easyfundraising – could your organisation do any better?
Halton Funding and Cost of Living Bulletins - March
The External Funding Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.
They have also produced a new Cost of Living Bulletin that lists information about funding that charities, community groups and individuals can apply for.
Both bulletins can be found in the attachments below.
Big Give's Mental Health Match Fund - Now Open
Applications are open for Big Give's Mental Health Match Fund! All donations to participating charities will be doubled for charities improving mental health as part of their work. 78% of people say the cost of living crisis is impacting mental health – worse for those with existing mental health problems. The Mental Health Match Fund is designed specifically for charities improving mental health as part of their work. The campaign will run around Mental Health Awareness Week, from 15th- 22nd May.
Charity eligibility criteria:MRWA & Veolia Community Fund 2023-2024
The MRWA & Veolia Community Fund offers support for community organisations for waste prevention community initiatives. They have a total funding pot of £165,000 for projects between £1,000 to £30,000.
- Funding of between £1,000 to £8,000 for projects running in one of the six districts areas.
- For projects delivered across the Liverpool City Region groups can apply for up to £30,000.
Projects should meet the following aims:
Community Ownership Fund, Round 2
DLUHC has announced the third application window of Round 2 for the Community Ownership Fund. The government is providing £150 million over four years to support community groups in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of being lost.
The Finnis-Scott Foundation: Grants to Support Projects in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Fine Art & Art History
UK charities and charitable organisations, including schools and colleges are eligible to apply for grants to support projects in the areas of horticulture, plant sciences as well as the study, exhibition and conservation of fine art. The Foundation is especially interested in supporting horticultural training through bursaries and apprenticeships. Applications should be made by the sponsoring institution: individuals may not apply.
Awards for All - King's Coronation
The Coronation ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. His Majesty’s Government, led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), is delighted to be supporting Buckingham Palace in planning and delivering celebrations to mark this historic occasion.
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