February 2016Funding Newsletter
Regeneration Services
Funding Programme / Maximum Amount / DeadlineARTS
NATIONAL EVENTS PROGRAMME (SCOTLAND) / £25,000 / 5thFebruary 2016
THE IDLEWILD TRUST / £5,000 / 11th February 2016
TASGADH – SMALL GRANTS FOR TRADITIONAL ARTS (SCOTLAND) / £1,000 / 19th February 2016
MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND GATEWAY FUND / £1,500 / 28thFebruary 2016
MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND PURCHASE FUND / £600 / 28thFebruary 2016
WELCOME TRUST– Arts Awards / £40,000 / 17thFebruary 2016
AWARDS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS / £ 2,000 / 18thMarch 2016
THE ESMEE FAIRBAIRN COLLECTIONS FUND / £100,000 / 23rdMarch 2016
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FUND / £10,000 / 29thFebruary 2016
STARBUCKS YOUTH ACTION GRANTS / £1,000 / 7th March 2016
WEAVER’S COMPANY BENEVOLENT FUND / £15,000 / 28thMarch 2016
THE TOY TRUST / £5,000 / NO DEADLINE
GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST / VARIABLE / 29thFebruary 2016
SOCIAL WELFARE
SCOTCH WHISKY ACTION FUND / £25,000 / 30th June 2016
BIG LOTTERY FUND SCOTLAND COMMUNITY LED ACTIVITIES FUND / £1,000,000 / No Deadline
BIG LOTTERY FUND SCOTLAND IMPROVING LIVES FUND / £1000,000 / No Deadline
SANTANDER FOUNDATION’S COMMUNITY PLUS / £5,000 / No Deadline
INMAN CHARITY / Variable / 29thFebruary 2016
A B CHARITABLE TRUST / £10,000 / 4th March 2016
SYLVIA AITKEN CHARITABLE TRUST / Variable / 28th February 2016
RS MACDONALD CHARITABLE TRUST – MAIN GRANTS / £10,000 / 31st March 2016
HEARTH RESEARCH UK / £10,000 / 30th March 2016
NUFFIELD FOUNDATION - Research and Innovation Grants / Variable / 3rd March 2016
RBS SKILLS AND OPPERTUNITIES FUND / £35,000 / 19th February 2016
HERITAGE
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND – GRANTS FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP IN SCOTLAND / £250,000 / 4th March 2016
SCOTLANDS URBAN PAST / Variable / No Deadline
THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND / Variable / 10th February 2016
WILLIAM AND JANE MORRIS FUND / £3,000 / 31st March 2016
SPORTS
CAPTAIN SCOTT SOCIETY – SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AWARD / £2,500 / 31stMarch 2016
SCOTTISH VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION –CLUB DEVELOPMENT GRANTS / £500 / 31st March 2016
WEIR CHARITABLE TRUST / Variable / 26th February 2016
LAWN TENNIS ASSOICATION FACILITIES FUND / Loans / No Deadline
ROWING FOUNDATION GRANTS / £3,000 / 7th February 2016
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
EDGE CREATIVE ENTERPRISE FUND / Variable / No Deadline
FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPPERTUNITIES / £3,000 / 31st March 2016
ENVIRONMENT
STANLEY SMITH (UK) HORTICULTURAL TRUST / £5,000 / 15th February 2016
THE FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL FIELD KIDS FUND / Variable / 1st March 2016
THE NATURESAVE TRUST – COMMUNITY RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND / Variable / No Deadline
MISCELLANEOUS
THE MACROBERTS TRUST / £25,000 / 31st May 2016
BANK OF SCOTLAND FOUNDATION / £25,000 / No Deadline
EUROPEAN FUNDING
ATLANTIC AREA TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME 2014 – 2020 / Variable / Various deadlines per year
ARTS
NATIONAL EVENTS PROGRAMME (SCOTLAND)
This scheme provides support towards cultural and sporting events, designed to showcase specific towns and regions across Scotland, outside of the key metropolitan areas of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Deadline: 5thFebruary 2016
Max Grant: £25,000
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THE IDLEWILD TRUST
This scheme makes grants available for projects in the UK that encourage the performing/fine arts and preserve buildings, objects of beauty and items of historic interest or national importance for public benefit.
Deadline: 11thFebruary 2016
Max Grant: £5,000
TASGADH – SMALL GRANTS FOR TRADITIONAL ARTS (SCOTLAND)
This scheme provides support for traditional artists and organisations in Scotland to create perform tour and showcase work. Individuals (over 18), groups and organisations either based in Scotland, or undertaking work in Scotland, can apply for funding.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a positive track record in and/or professional commitment to one or more of the traditional art forms: Scottish Traditional Dance; Scottish Traditional Music; and/or Scottish Traditional Storytelling.
Deadline: 19thFebruary 2016
Max Grant: £1,000
MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND GATEWAY FUND
This scheme aims to support a range of organisations in Scotland to develop museum activity as part of their profile.
Deadline: 28thFebruary 2016
Max Grant: £1,500
MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND PURCHASE FUND
This scheme provides grant assistance for museums in Scotland making small equipment purchases. Organisations running an accredited museum in Scotland whose annual unrestricted expenditure is less than £30,000 are eligible to apply.
Deadline: 28thFebruary 2016
Max Grant: £600
WELLCOME TRUST– ARTS AWARD
The Wellcome Trust is inviting organisations and individuals to apply for funding through its Arts Awards. The Arts Awards support projects that engage the public with biomedical science through the arts including dance; drama; performance arts; visual arts; music; film; etc. Applications are invited for projects above £40,000 through their large grant programme. The aim of the award is to support arts projects that reach new audiences which may not traditionally be interested in science and provide new ways of thinking about the social, cultural and ethical issues around contemporary science. The scheme is open to a wide range of people including, among others, artists, scientists, curators, filmmakers, writers, producers, directors, academics, science communicators, teachers, arts workers and education officers.
Deadline: 17thFebruary 2016
AWARDS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
This scheme aims to support the UK’s most talented young instrumentalists aged five to 17 years of age who, because of financial need, may be prevented from fulfilling their creative potential.
Deadline: 18thMarch 2016
Max Grant: £2,000
THE ESMEE FAIRBAIRN COLLECTIONS FUND
This scheme makes grants available to support time-limited work on the collections of museums and galleries in the UK to support and facilitate research, development, understanding and the use of collections.
Deadline: 23rdMarch 2016
Max Grant: £100,000
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
THE COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES FUND
Grants of between £250 and £10,000 are available to support local projects working with children eight years and under or their parents. We can fund a range of groups including voluntary and community organisations, statutory bodies or community councils. Money is available for activities such as parenting support, including pre and post-natal support; community play projects, food preparation and nutrition projects and community based family support activities. Since opening the programme has awarded over £5.4 million to groups working with children across Scotland.
If you need to any advice about your project phone 0300 123 7110.
Applications close on 29thFebruary 2016 12 noon.
STARBUCKS YOUTH ACTION GRANTS
This scheme provides funding to empower young people in England, Scotland and Wales to make a difference in their communities and to enable them to bring their ideas to life. Applications are being considered monthly up to March 2016.
Deadline: 7thMarch 2016
Max Grant: £1,000
WEAVER’S COMPANY BENEVOLENT FUND
This scheme provides grants for organisations undertaking projects involving young people who are vulnerable or may become involved in crime in the UK.
Deadline: 28thMarch 2016
Max Grant: £15,000
THE TOY TRUST-Funding to Help Disadvantaged Young People
Charities working with disadvantaged young people aged 13 or below can apply for funding of up to £5,000 from the Toy Trust. Founded by the British Toy and Hobby Association, the Toy Trust, the industry's charity, exists to raise money predominantly from the toy industry, its suppliers and friends; and distribute the money raised to charities helping disadvantaged and disabled children within the UK and abroad. Funding is available towards projects that help disadvantaged children and their families to alleviate suffering; support children through awful experiences; encourage achievement through adversity; purchase vital equipment; provide care; bolster existing initiatives; initiate brand new projects; and satisfy basic needs. To be eligible the charity accounts must have unrestricted net assets of not more than £200,000 or of less than one year's income.
Applications may be submitted at any time
GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST – GRANTS TO ORGANISATIONS
This scheme provides funding to support organisations in the UK that are undertaking projects which fill up educational gaps or make a particular aspect of education or learning more widely available.
Deadline: 29thFebruary 2016
Max Grant: Discretionary
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SOCIAL WELFARE
SCOTCH WHISKY ACTION FUND
The 2016 round of applications to the Scotch Whisky Action Fund is now open. The Fund is looking to support and develop a range of projects/initiatives which will deliver targeted interventions designed to tackle alcohol-related harms across three themes:
•Young people (aged under 18)
•Families
•Communities
Awards of up to £25,000 for a one year period can be made through this Fund. There are two categories of award as follows:
Seedcorn funding.
Awards made under this category could fund new initiatives and test out innovative approaches designed to reduce alcohol-related harm. Awards could also be used to fund existing smaller scale projects that are seeking to expand or develop their services. You must tell us how you plan to evaluate your project if seeking an award under this category. Please note that whilst you can apply for up to £25,000 under this strand, an award of this level would only be granted in exceptional circumstances. In practice, we would expect to make awards in the region of £10,000 for new or innovative projects.
Growth and Development.
Awards made under this category could fund projects that are seeking to consolidate and build on emerging, successful practice in relation to the reduction of alcohol-related harm. You must be able to provide evidence of any evaluation of your work to date. We will look for evidence that the project is needed and that the approach taken has proven to be effective.
For 2016, the closing date for the receipt of applications will be 30thJune 2016 with applications being considered by the Awards Panel in September 2016.
All potential applicants to the Fund should ensure that they read the Fund profile prior to making an application to the Fund as this contains further details on the types of organisations, activities and costs that could be supported through the programme. Applicants should also ensure that they submit the appropriate supporting documentation with their application as not doing so could lead to delays in the processing of your application.
For further details about the Fund and to access the online application form please Visit the website at:
BIG LOTTERY FUND SCOTLAND COMMUNITY LED ACTIVITIES FUND
Big Lottery Fund Scotland has refreshed and redeveloped its approach towards grant giving, moving its focus towards the following three approaches:
•People-led - meaningfully involving beneficiaries the development, design and delivery of activity.
•Strengths-based - making the most of, and building on, the skills and experiences of people and assets within communities.
•Connected - having a good understanding of what others are doing locally, developing good working relationships and complementing and adding value to other relevant activity in the area.
•The new Community-led Activities Fund aims to support organisations whose work achieves the following outcomes:
•Everyone in the community has the opportunity to influence and get involved in community-led activity.
•People in the community are better connected and work together to improve their well-being.
Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that are based in the local area they serve and are run by local people are eligible to apply for grants of between £150,000 and £1 million. Applicants must:
•Have a governing body with at least three unrelated people on it.
•Have a written governing document which clearly states that the organisation has:
•A social purpose;
•Open membership; and
•Community control.
Grants are available for between three and five years, and can be used to support the development of new or existing projects. Funding is mainly available for revenue costs, although capital costs (of up to £50,000) will be considered when they are related to the funded activity. Applicants must contact the Advice Team in the first instance to request an application form and discuss their proposal. To get an application form and to discuss what you're planning, contact our Scotland Advice Team on 0300 123 7110 or .
BIG LOTTERY FUND SCOTLAND IMPROVING LIVES FUND
Big Lottery Fund Scotland has refreshed and redeveloped its approach towards grant giving, moving the focus towards the following three approaches:
•People-led – meaningfully involving beneficiaries the development, design and delivery of activity.
•Strengths-based – making the most of, and building on, the skills and experiences of people and assets within communities.
•Connected – having a good understanding of what others are doing locally, developing good working relationships and complementing and adding value to other relevant activity in the area.
The new Improving Lives Fund aims to support activities that mean people:
•Are better able to identify ways to take control over their lives and build resilience.
•Are able to shape the activities and services they use to better meet their needs.
•Have more access to support and opportunities to improve their lives.
Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations along with local authorities based and working in Scotland can apply for one of two levels of funding:
•Medium grants of between £10,000 and £150,000.
•Large grants of between £150,000 and £1 million.
Grants are available for up to five years, and priority will be given to both smaller organisations that have not received Big Lottery Funding before and organisations that are working at a local level. For applications up to £150,000 you only need to fill in a single application form. If you are applying for between £150,000 and £1 million there is a different form and two stage process. To get an application form or to discuss what you're planning, contact the Scotland Advice Team on 0300 123 7110 or .
SANTANDER FOUNDATION’S COMMUNITY PLUS - Funding for UK's Local Charities
UK registered charities with local projects that benefit disadvantaged people can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help with the specific costs of local projects. The funding is intended to assist with the cost of salaries, equipment and materials that are directly related to projects that benefit disadvantaged people in the applicant's local area. Santander wants to fund an entire element rather than make a contribution to a larger budget. Nomination forms are available to download from the Foundation's website. Entries will be considered regionally and successful charities will be notified within a month of submitting their nomination.
Nominations may be made at any time.
INMAN CHARITY
This scheme makes grants available for registered charities in the UK carrying out medical, social welfare or general welfare activities.
Deadline: 29thFebruary 2016
Max Grant: Discretionary
A B CHARITABLE TRUST
This scheme provides funding for charities that defend human rights and promote respect for vulnerable individuals in the UK. Funding is available for project and core costs
Deadline: 4thMarch 2016
Max Grant: £10,000
SYLVIA AITKEN CHARITABLE TRUST
This scheme makes grants available for charitable organisations in the UK, preferably Scotland, for a wide range of projects, but particularly for medical research. The Sylvia Aitkens Charitable Trust c/o Fergusons, 24 Woodside, Houston, Renfrewshire, PA6 7DD,
Tel: 01505 610412
Deadline: 28thFebruary 2016
Max Grant: Discretionary
RS MACDONALD CHARITABLE TRUST – MAIN GRANTS
This scheme makes funding available for registered charities in Scotland in the following areas: child welfare, visual impairment, neurological conditions, medical research and animal welfare.
Deadline: 31stMarch 2016
Max Grant: £10,000+
HEART RESEARCH UK - Healthy Heart Grants
Healthy Heart Grants support innovative projects designed to promote heart health and to prevent or reduce the risks of heart disease in specific groups or communities across the UK.
Deadline: 30th March 2016
Max Value: £10,000
NUFFIELD FOUNDATION - Research and Innovation Grants
The Foundation supports charitable and non-profit organisations with creative ideas to identify change or interventions which will have a practical impact for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. There are currently a number of grants programmes that support research and innovation for beneficial social change. These are Law in Society; Children and Families; Early Years Education and Childcare; Finances of Ageing; Economic advantage and Disadvantage; Education and Open Door which is for projects that advance social wellbeing, but lie outside the Foundation's main programme areas. Grants are mainly for research (usually carried out in universities or independent research institutes) but are also made for practical developments or innovation (often in voluntary sector organisations).
Deadline for submitting an outline application: 3rdMarch 2016
RBS SKILLS AND OPPERTUNITIES FUND
Skills & Opportunities Fund is one of the many ways RBS are contributing to the communities they live and work in. In 2015, they committed £2.5m to fund projects in charities, social enterprises, community groups, state-funded schools and colleges across the UK and Ireland, and they have allocated a further £2.5m to be split across two rounds in 2016.
The focus for this funding is to support organisations that help people in disadvantaged communities develop, create or access the skills and opportunities they need to help themselves; skills that will enable them to get into work or start a business, now or in the future. RBS believe that helping people gain such skills and access opportunities to learn can help turn their lives around and build better communities for everyone; when we build stronger communities, we all grow.
They want to support as many people and organisations as possible. So even if we don’t shortlist your project, they may be able to help you in other ways. This might include offering skills and expertise to help you get your project off the ground in addition to a grant. To be eligible for this type of support, make sure your project meets the regional priorities and the set criteria, and – where they believe we can add value and your project has particular merit – they will contact you.
Supporting local communities.
They have split the country into seven regions, each with its own decision making board, in order to distribute the Skills & Opportunities Fund. Although all regions will be looking to fund projects that enable people to help themselves, each will have differing priorities recognising regional differences. Prior to applying for funding, you must look at your region’s priorities and make sure your application complies with the requirements. Grants up to a maximum of £35,000 can be applied for.
Applications for the Skills & Opportunities Fund opened on 1stFebruary at noon and will remain open until 19th February at noon.
HERITAGE
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND – GRANTS FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP IN SCOTLAND