Comic Relief: Maternal Mental Health
This scheme funds services which ensure that more women experiencing maternal mental health issues will have access to high quality community based support in their local area. It aims to address the fact that more than 1 in 10 women develop a mental illness during pregnancy, or in the first year of their baby’s life, with depression affecting 10-14% of women. Partly funded by HM Treasury’s “Tampon Tax” to support women’s and girls’ issues, proposals are welcome for up to £120,000 for between two and three years of activity. Comic Relief anticipates making approximately 10 grants to existing or new community based providers of maternal mental health support. Applicants must be able to demonstrate how they will work within existing cross-sector referral pathways, or develop these in order to provide wrap-around support to women experiencing perinatal mental health issues.
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Community Foundation for Northern Ireland: Mike Moloney Arts Bursary Fund
This bursary scheme is managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and will offer bursaries from £1,000 up to a maximum of £2,500 for people with convictions in NI who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts and were engaged in the Arts Activities Programme whilst in prison. Applicants need to be over 18, resident in NI, clearly demonstrate a talent and motivation to undertake training, education, volunteering or employment within a clearly identified area of the arts, have served a prison sentence of at least 2 years within the NI criminal justice system and have been released from prison in the last 3 years or be currently on pre-release.
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The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund
This local community fund has been set up by Gaelectric, to ensure that wind farms, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provide significant social and economic benefits to the local community. Grants of between £500 - £5000 will be available to local community projects within the Aghanloo area of Derry, that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population within the designated catchment area. The fund supports projects that address: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund is administered on behalf of Gaelectric by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.
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Upcoming Dates
Heritage Lottery Fund: Landscape Partnerships
The Landscape Partnerships programme is for schemes led by partnerships of local, regional and national interests which aim to conserve areas of distinctive landscape character throughout the UK. You can apply for a grant from £100,000 to £3 million, with partnerships all required to make a contribution during both the project development and delivery phase. Since 2003, HLF has committed grant-aid totalling £177m to 99 Landscape Partnership schemes across the UK. Schemes need to make a lasting difference for heritage, people and communities in the UK and achieve a long-term legacy for the area.
First Round Application Deadline 1st June (12pm)
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Coca Cola Thank You Fund
The Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund is designed to support projects and initiatives by not-for-profit, voluntary and charitable organisations which are having a positive impact on the quality of life in communities throughout the island of Ireland with a specific focus on innovative solutions to help communities to be more active and healthy. Set up in 2011, the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund has so far given €625,000 to non-profit organisations that support young people and communities across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The scheme funds projects which inspire and support young people aged 12-25 - specifically building self-esteem & confidence, supporting mental health issues and helping them to meet their potential and develop their leadership skills.
Closing Date 7th June 2016 (6pm)
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Heritage Lottery Fund: Grants for Places of Worship
This scheme is for projects that involve urgent structural repairs to public places of worship that are at risk. As part of a repair project they can also fund work to encourage greater community use and engagement. You can apply for a grant from £10,000 to £250,000. As part of a repair project. They can also fund work to encourage greater community use and engagement. The programme funds applications from all faith groups and denominations which are responsible for maintaining and repairing their place of worship.
First Round Application Deadline 7th June 2016
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Tellonline: Digital Development Fund
This scheme was established to help charities build a strong digital presence, raise awareness of their causes and create impactful online campaigns. The scheme is available exclusively to not-for-profit organisations. Should your charity be selected, Tellonline will match your budget up to £5,000, enabling you to make a significant investment in your digital presence. The Tellonline team will then work closely with you to scope out your project, develop your ideas and create a solution built around your needs.
Closing Date 7th June 2016
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