Funding Opportunities – March 2016
Sport England/ Club Matters Getting to grips with funding
We recognise funding is an important topic for many sports clubs, and applications can be daunting, especially if you have not done them before. Club Matters has developed new funding guidance to support and help you through the funding process.
Our guidance offers you areas to think about before you apply for funding and what to expect from the application process, focusing on understanding the questions asked.
The interactive video explores some of the common questions you may be asked. It will help you think about what funders are looking for and gives you some tips on what you should consider in your answers.
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New Fund Launched by the Transform Foundation
The Transform Foundation has launched a new funding programme to help charities to develop an effective web presence. In collaboration with Raising IT, the largest UK provider of charity websites, the £18,000 funding package will help to equip charities with: the technology to transform their organisation; a digital engagement focused strategy to futureproof the charity; a professionally designed website to inspire supporters; and measurement built in to help the charity track results and maximise impact. The first step is to submit an online application. Charities will hear back in one week whether they’ve been selected for stage 2. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Read more at: https://www.transformfoundation.org.uk
Awards for All, The Big Lottery
Any community group, not for profit group, parish or town council, health body, or school can apply for £300 – £10000; NB: Awards for All are encouraging groups to apply in order to increase the amount of projects supported. Website
The Age Friendly City Small Grants Fund is open for a new round of applications. Grants of up to £500 are available to voluntary and community groups who are providing activities to improve the lives of older people (aged 50 and over) in Stoke-on-Trent. The closing date for all applications is Friday 29th April 2016. If you would like an application pack please contact Suzanne Clarke at Saltbox on 01782 207200 or 07876897011 or email suzanne@saltbox.org.uk
The Staffordshire Community Foundation
The Staffordshire Community Foundation offers many grants from different funders. Website