Your weekly fundraising news and deadlines update from GrantTracker.
New event - #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021
NICVA Fundraising Advice is delighted to present the #DigitalFundraising Webinar Series 2021, 6-10 December.
Set over five days, NICVA members can choose from a range of sessions hosted by experts who offer inspiring ideas, useful tips, handy products and motivating discussions as we delve into the latest trends and innovations to help your charity thrive in the digital environment in our ever-increasing cashless society.
Funding news this week
Community Relations Council - Publications Grant Scheme
This programme aims to encourage the production and dissemination of publications that will contribute to greater understanding and better community relations in Northern Ireland. Maximum award £5,000.
Leathersellers Company Charitable Fund: Small Grants Programme now open
This Programme is a fast-track grant assessment for one-off grants of up to £3,000. Applicants can expect a result within six weeks of making an application. Their small grants programme will now only consider applications from UK registered charities (this includes Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO) but not Community Interest Companies (CIC).
Children’s Community Support Programme
Little Lives UK wants to guarantee that children’s services and activities are in a position to avoid long-term negative effects due to the pandemic. The Children’s Community Support Programme offers organisations that work with children, who are in need of support during these challenging times financial support of up to £1,5000. Deadline is 30th November 2021.
The 7 stars Foundation: Shine Bright & Project Grants opening soon
The Shine Bright Grants are awarded to the regional charity partners to purchase educational and art materials; toys; books; and emotional support items for young people aged 16 and under who have been challenged by abuse; addiction; homelessness; or those who are child carers. Project grants award up to £2,500 to support young people aged 16 years and under responding to abuse, addiction, homelessness and child carers.
The Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable Young Migrants
The Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable Young Migrants (SLF) funds strategic legal work in any area of law where migrant groups experience disadvantage or discrimination as a result of migration status. Fund is open to Not-for-profits and solicitor firms. Maximum funding will be £30,000 where the average grant is £12,000.
Upcoming deadlines
The Foundation is a Northern Ireland funder with priorities focusing on education, health and of saving lives, citizenship or community development, arts, culture, heritage or science, amateur sport, relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, and animal welfare.
Next deadline is 10th November 2021.
CRC Community Relations Council Core Funding
The Community Relations Council's Core Funding grant scheme contributes towards the salary and organisational running costs of a number of organisations which are considered of strategic importance in promoting community relations or cultural diversity work in Northern Ireland.
Closes 4pm on 12th November 2021.
Ards & North Down Borough Council: Tourism Events Grants
The Tourism Event Grants Scheme is open to eligible events that will enhance the Ards and North Down Borough and attract visitors to the area. The grant available through the Scheme, to successful applicants/events, is between £500 and £10,000.
Closes 12pm(noon) on 12th November 2021.
Ansvar takes an active approach to supporting charities that attempt to prevent drug and alcohol abuse helping to safeguard communities. They will support successful charities for a 3-year period; each charity receives £15,000 a year for 3 years, totalling £45,000 each.
Closes 12th November 2021.
Articles and Resources
NICVA Fundraising continues its exploration of cashless giving with three new articles focusing on different ways to collect digital donations and enhance donor experiences:
- Digital Donations - choices for the sector | NICVA
- Digital Donations with Smartphones | NICVA
- Smartphone technology enhances donor experiences | NICVA
Upcoming Fundraising Training
Develop your fundraising skills and support your organisations long-term stability with our training:
- Getting the most out of GrantTracker 18 Jan 2022 – 11:00 to 12:00
Bespoke training sessions are available on request.