New or Updated Funding Initiatives
The National Lottery Community Fund (UK Office): Climate Action Fund
Supports communities across the UK to take action on climate change, demonstrating what is possible when people take the lead in tackling climate change. Funding from up to £200,000 over 18 months to £2.5 million over 5 years depending on what partnerships need at the time of application.
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Ecclesiastical Insurance: 12 Days of Giving
An online nomination scheme from Ecclesiastical Insurance offering a £1,000 donation to 120 charities from 6th to 21st December, i.e. £120,000 to 120 charities in 12 days!
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The National Lottery Community Fund: Great Ideas
Designed to support great ideas that don’t necessarily involve people at every stage but if implemented would contribute to putting people in the lead and enable organisations to work with local people to bring about positive changes in their communities. Funding from £10,001 to £500,000.
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ESB: Wind Farm Community Fund
Administered by Groundwork NI, the ESB Wind Farm Community Fund provides grants of £3000 to £6000 for community projects which clearly address current and emerging local issues, needs and opportunities, while also seeking to develop and build upon existing initiatives.
Closing Date (12 Noon) 22 Nov 2019
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Belfast City Council: Core Multi-Annual Grants Programme
There are two strands of multiannual grants available - Arts and heritage organisations with a year-round programme of activity (Anchor & Enable) and Festivals and events with an audience of more than 10,000 (Imagine & Activate)
Submission Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 22 Nov 2019
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SSE Airtricity Community Fund
Supports communities around each of their 29 wind farms across the island of Ireland through an annual fund, which is distributed to local activities and projects with a focus on energy efficiency, safety, social and environmental sustainability.
Closing Date (12 Noon) 22 Nov 2019
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