Latest funding news
From grants for sporting and cultural events in Scotland to funds for organisations supporting families through the cost-of-living crisis, there are currently numerous open funding applications. Let us help you find them.
Through researching opportunities and working with organisations to develop powerful applications, we can help you find and secure new grant funders. Our consultants can support you by training your internal team and through reviewing proposals before they are sent, or we can deliver a complete grant-maker fundraising programme. Either approach will help ensure that you maximise your returns from this source.
So, what grants are currently out there? Here are just a few of the latest that may be of interest:
Funding for National Events (Scotland)
The National Events Programme is now open for applications for Round 49. The programme provides funding of between £5,000 and £25,000 for live public facing sporting and cultural events that take place outwith the local authority areas of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Events must have a delivery budget of more than £20,000 and attract over 1,000 in-person attendees. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 30 August 2023.
£5 Million in Funding Available to Support Vulnerable Energy Consumers (England, Scotland & Wales)
The Energy Redress Scheme is now open for its fifth funding round. A total of £3 million is available for charities and community energy groups to apply for grants through four funding streams. Projects will be considered that focus on supporting households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, the development of innovative products and services related to domestic energy use, or carbon emissions reduction projects.
Funding to Support Classical Music Performance & Training (UK)
UK charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding to support classical music performance and training especially chamber music, composition and music education. The Radcliffe Trust Music Grants programme generally awards grants in the region of £2,500 to £7,500, and is particularly interested in supporting music for children and adults with special needs, youth orchestras and projects at secondary and higher levels
Trees, Woodlands and Forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant
The Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) offers funding of up to £30,000 for the production of a UKFS-compliant Woodland Creation Design Plan. The scheme was re-launched in autumn 2020 to enable more people to apply and help proposals move more quickly through the Environmental Impact Assessment process and future planting and establishment grant funding.
If you would like help finding grants and support with the application process, then get in touch with us today.
