The CFHS development funding schemes are now closed to applications Our capacity building fund is still taking applications. Please visit the Funding section for more information.
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CFHS development funding schemes now closed
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Carnegie UK Trust launches new prize fund for UK
The Carnegie UK Trust is inviting third, public and private sector organisations across the UK to join its new competition The new Enabling State Challenge is offering a cash prize of up to £10,000 to UK based organisations that are working to enable individuals and communities to gain more control over their own wellbeing. According …
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Community capacity and resilience fund
The Community Capacity and Resilience Fund, a new fund run by the Scottish Government, aims to combat inequality, promote social inclusion, and to support work to mitigate the impact of welfare reform. Applications are sought from organisations with an income of £200,000 or less. Applicants can apply for grants between £1,000 and £5,000. The closing …
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Aviva Community Fund
This fund offers the chance to secure funding for an important cause in the community. Submit a project for your community organisation outlining what difference the funding could make. If you get enough votes from supporters in your community, you could be entered into the finals, where a judging panel awards the funds.
ASDA Carrier Bag Community Grants – Foundation Scotland
Asda has committed all proceeds from the sale of the 5p single-use carrier bags across their 62 stores in Scotland to charitable causes. The Asda Carrier Bag Community Grants will provide up to £2000 to help projects and good causes in their local communities. More information is available from www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/asda/
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Voluntary Action Fund Scotland invites applications to volunteering support grant
Third sector organisations in Scotland can apply now for funding to create new or enhanced volunteering projects with the aim of increasing the diversity of volunteers during 2015/16. Full information is available on the VAF website
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Waste Recycling Environmental (WREN) launches a new community fund
WREN has recently launched a new community fund that has replaced its main grant and small grant schemes. Full information is available here Update: WREN is now FCC Communities Foundation
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Postcode Community Trust community grants programme
Postcode Community Trust was established in 2014 to provide financial support to charities and community groups that support environmental protection, community development, engagement in sport, advancement of health, promotion of human rights and prevention of poverty. On 5 January 2015 Postcode Community Trust launched a Community Grants programme, where charities will be able to apply …
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The contribution of community food initiatives to national food and health programmes (2013)
This CFHS fact sheet provides an overview of the work undertaken by initiatives funded by CFHS in 2013 to build on their current work with one or more of the Scottish Government food and health programmes.
Publishers: Community Food and Health (Scotland), NHS Health Scotland
Publication category: Business and project development
Related topics: community food activity, evaluation, funding, grants
Areas of Work: Cookery skills, Funding
Action Earth
The Action Earth campaign has small grants of between £50 to £250 available for practical activities that involve improving outdoor spaces or creating habitats for wildlife. Grants can be used to purchase plants, tools and materials, or to cover volunteer expenses.