United Kingdom: 2nd Round of Local Connections Fund
Deadline: 06-Aug-21
The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking applications for the 2nd Round of Local Connections Fund to help small charities and community groups working to reduce loneliness by building community connections across England.
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
The funding is to build relationships in and across communities to help reduce loneliness and build connections between people and communities.
This is to help make:
people and communities feel more connected
individuals feel supported and less lonely or isolated
people more aware of services available that help them to connect with others and get involved.
What TNL Community Fund can fund?
For Round 2, they want to focus on:
activities which physically brings people together in a safe and secure way
remote activities but where this is the best or only way to build connections for that particular community – this might work well for people who are geographically isolated, those with illnesses or disabilities, or those who are not quite ready to meet people face-to-face
helping individuals to get out of the ‘lockdown mentality’ and meet people in their communities again for activities which will be a positive experience for people
helping organisations who work to reduce loneliness restart activities – this might be getting volunteers or service users to clean and refresh their meeting space or grounds, or refreshing materials and ensuring equipment is ready to be used.
Funding Information
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)
This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa
Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities
Funding size: £300 to £2,500
They are interested in hearing from small organisations – with an annual income of £50,000 or less – that are working to tackle loneliness by helping people feel more connected within their communities. They know many organisations have lost income due to the crisis, so they are happy to consider your projected income for the year.
There will be £2 million available for Round 2 of this funding. The budget will be split between regions according to population.
Eligibility Criteria
You can apply if you’re an organisation that serves communities within England and is one of the following:
a voluntary or community organisation
a registered charity
a not-for-profit company or Community Interest Company
a faith group (but they cannot fund religious activities)
a constituted group or club (a group that has a set of rules describing its purpose and how it’s run)
a parish council
a community benefit society.
For more information, visit https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/local-connections-fund-round-2#section-2