This Week's Funding News w/c 9th April 2018

New or Updated Funding Initiatives

Co-Ownership Housing: Social Fund

Co-Ownership Housing's £10,000 Social Fund will support a project or projects which make a positive social impact in the lives of individuals, local neighbourhoods, or communities.

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Fawcett: The Spirit of Women Changemakers Small Grants Programme

The Spirit of Women Changemakers small grants programme will fund activity in the UK that improves the wellbeing of women and girls who are subjected to harmful gender norms and stereotypes.  Grants are between £5,000 and £15,000. 

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UCIT: Sports Fund

Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) provides loans exclusively to other third sector organisations such as community groups, charities, sports clubs and social enterprises in NI and ROI. In 2018 UCIT ‘kicked off’ a dedicated £4 Million fund for sporting organisations seeking finance.

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Key Dates for your Fundraising Diary

Ulster Bank: Skills & Opportunities Fund

For 2018 the Fund will provide grants of up to £35,000 for charities, social enterprises, community groups, state-funded schools and colleges based in NI for projects aimed at helping people in disadvantaged communities build their financial capability skills, start or develop a new business or get into work.

Public Vote Closes 20 Apr 2018

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National Vegetarian Week

As part of National Vegetarian Week, small grants of up to £200 are available to help fund community activities and events for those beginning their vegetarian journey, meat-reducers and the veggie-curious, but which are also inclusive of the wider vegetarian community.

Small Grant Applications Deadline 22 Apr 2018

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Victoria Homes Trust

Provides grants to assist the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people under 21 years of age in NI. The Trust's policy is to provide small grants in support of local projects which benefit children and young people.

Application Closing Date 30 Apr 2018

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