Below is a list of funding opportunities for charities, non-profits and businesses that are providing services for those affected by Covid-19.
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POSTCODE LOTTERY have opened up four trusts that are donating up to £20,000 to charities and not-for-profits until Wednesday 19th of August.
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Postcode Neighbourhood Trust will help good causes affected by COVID-19. Groups looking to adapt or expand services, or to increase their resilience should apply.
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People’s Postcode Trust funds projects related to human rights, anti-discrimination and poverty.
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Postcode Community Trust supports initiatives aimed at health and wellbeing, including loneliness, as well as participation in arts and physical recreation.
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Postcode Local Trust is for groups focussed on outdoor spaces, biodiversity and general environmental causes.
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TESCO single payment award of £500 to organisations who are supporting vulnerable groups. This is for groups experiencing increased demand, disrupted services or offering something new due to COVID-19. Read more here.
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THE NATIONAL LOTTERY is offering grants between £300-£10,000 for small and medium charities or not-for-profit, voluntary organisations, and over £10,000 for large organisations, if they have been affected by Covid-19. Apply here- https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/covid-19-funding-under-10k#section-1
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THE CADENT FOUNDATION are offering funds up to 100,000 for organisations https://cadentgas.com/cadent-foundation/
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POWER TO CHANGE is offering grants up to £100,000 for organisations who ‘help people and communities experiencing disproportionate challenge and difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.’ There is an emphasis on supporting BAME-led or BAME-supporting communities. Round 3 of applications will be on Tuesday 11th August from 10am till 11pm- https://www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/programmes/covid-19-community-led-organisations-recovery-scheme/.
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Please note: To apply for this scheme within the time period, Power to Change recommends that you read the Stage 1 guidance notes and prepare your answers ahead of the application round so you can copy and paste them into the application form.
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MORRISONS have a foundation that offers up to £25,000 in grant funding. If you work with homeless people, please note ‘COVID-19 Homeless Support Fund’ as the name of the project to be eligible for a separate fund specific to Covid-19- https://www.morrisonsfoundation.com/grant-funding-request/.
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ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND for local community groups specifically working to make veterans and current servicemen and women feel less isolated. Up to £20,000 available until 11th September- https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/armed-forces-covenant-fund-force-for-change-programme/.
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EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION for charities needing urgent grant support of up to £5K to help maintain an existing service that supports people on low incomes with long-term disabilities or illnesses- https://www.edwardgostlingfoundation.org.uk/content/apply-grant-0.
Business support
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Business Enterprise Fund- This is for those who have been rejected by the high street banks and are living in the North East. They are an official delivery partner for the Start Up Loans Company, a Government backed scheme designed for young businesses that are starting up and growing. The average loan amount is £7,200 with terms up to 5 years, and this comes with support on offer from experienced business mentors. More information here: https://www.befund.org/loans/startup.
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Starting in Business Programme- This is a 3-day business course for all types of small start-ups, provided by NBV with support for the EU Structural and Investment Funds. It is primarily for those living in the North East and East Midlands, and you can now book online classes for the coming months: https://nbv.co.uk/start-up/starting-in-business-programme/
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Open4Business- A search engine that updates regularly with grant funding opportunities in North Lincolnshire. If you enter your business details, a tailored search will show you what you're eligible for https://www.idoxopen4business.co.uk/northlincolnshire/.
- Start up loans
A lot of funding providers have suspended start-up loans and grants due to the COVID-19. Here are some that may reopen again:
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Power To Change- Although not offering funds at the moment, this organisation has a number of resources on their website, along with links to other fund providers: https://www.powertochange.org.uk/get-support/resources/starting-out/raising-funds/.
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The Community Business Trade Up Programme- Closed for 2020 but able to sign up for future reopenings. Up to £10,000 in match funding and aims to provide support and training to benefit local community: https://www.the-sse.org/courses/community-business/.
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Support from Enterprise Nation - (more focused on "recovery"):https://www.enterprisenation.com/freesupport/
