Funding opportunities via the Community Foundation for Lancashire

Comic Relief Local Communities - early October 2015
There are still many communities in the UK that suffer from economic and social deprivation and the current economic climate may make this situation worse. This programme aims to empower local people enabling them to create lasting change in their communities. Projects should be run by people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with and priority will be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community. Grants of £1000- £5000 are available to support community organisations running projects working towards the following outcomes: increase local services; build skills of local people; increase community cohesion; respond to local economic needs. A Local Communities grant must be at least 30% of the total overall project cost. For the 1st round of funding, 50% of the budget will be awarded for sport projects that increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social isolation and exclusion. Organisations which have received a Comic/Sport Relief Community Cash grant or any other grant from a Community Foundation can apply for a Local Communities grant. However organisations which hold a grant directly from Comic Relief, can not apply for a Local Communities Grant. Who can apply? Community Groups; Resident Associations; Community Centres; Social Enterprises/Community Interest Companies; Credit Unions. Types of activities that might be funded: Community sport activities; Furniture Projects; Projects providing access to benefits advice; Projects combating fuel poverty; Community consultation exercises; Community employment projects; Food Co-ops; Running costs; including salaries, core costs and project costs; Committee and volunteer/staff training. Grants will not be awarded to: individuals; statutory organisations, including schools; fund trips abroad; fund buses, mini buses or other community transport schemes (not including transport costs forming part of a project); fund building costs, including access adaptations to buildings; organisations who are in receipt of a grant directly from Comic Relief. When can you apply? We are open for applications. Due to the popularity of the fund please note we may close for applications at any time- there is no closing date. The first grants panel will be held in November, therefore we recommend applications are submitted by early October. If you miss the cut off date we will contact you to ask if you wish for the application to be considered at a future grants panel. If you want to apply for a Local Communities Grant, click here.
https://ukcf.secure.force.com/forms/cflm/CRLC15
Please do not use our standard online application form for this fund as applications must be made on the specific Comic Relief application form

John Laing Charitable Trust Fund 28 October 2015
The John Laing Charitable Trust Fund is managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire on behalf of the John Laing Charitable Trust. What is the focus of the fund: The Trust would like to make grants under the sectors it operates which cover the following areas: Homelessness; Disadvantaged young people (aged 4 – 18); Education; Community regeneration which should include charities benefitting the aged. How much is available: The maximum grant available is £1000. Who can apply: Voluntary or community groups with a constitution or set of rules in the group's name, which includes CICs and social enterprises. Which areas are covered: Lancashire wide covering all boroughs. Examples of the sorts of projects that may be funded: Equipment for youth club; Activities for young people; Training for volunteers; Equipment for luncheon club; Activities for older person's group; Projects to reduce social isolation for vulnerable groups; Furniture and equipment for supported accommodation project; Advice and counselling projects; Skill building sessions for homeless people.
Click here for the full guidelines, which includes our standard exclusions and more information on how to apply.
http://www.lancsfoundation.org.uk/userfiles_cfm_lancs/file/Guidelines(2).doc
Apply online – click here for the application form
https://ukcf.secure.force.com/forms/cflm/JohnLaing

Mark McQueen Foundation 2 November 2015
The Mark McQueen Foundation has been set up by the McQueen family from Liverpool in loving memory of their son Mark. What is the focus of the fund: The Foundation aims to support young men struggling with emotional and mental health issues. How much is available: There are 4 levels of funding available to apply for which are as follows; Up to £3000 for projects where a grant from the Foundation will cover the total project cost (or the majority of costs); Match funding of up to 50% of the total cost of the project; The 'underwriting' of a community or charity event or project which may produce its own funding, with the Foundation agreeing to meet any shortfall in funds; Grants of up to £6,000 a year for academic and social research into the topic of mental health and suicide, usually by invitation from the Mark McQueen Foundation. Who can apply: Voluntary or community groups with a constitution or set of rules in the group's name, which includes CICs and social enterprises. Which areas are covered: Lancashire wide covering all boroughs. Any special criteria: Existing work may be funded where there is proven need for it although we cannot meet current costs where work is funded by other sources. Rent and other office type costs may be considered where they are part of a distinct project that funding is being requested for.
Click here for the full guidelines, which includes our standard exclusions and more information on how to apply.
http://www.lancsfoundation.org.uk/userfiles_cfm_lancs/file/Lancashire%20guidelines%20revised%202015.doc
Apply online – click here for the application form.
https://ukcf.secure.force.com/forms/cflm/MarkMcQueen

BIBAs Foundation anytime, panel meets two or three times yearly
The BIBAs Foundation, managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire, has been created to develop an enterprising culture in the youth of Lancashire. The fund is made up of business and personal donations, prize draw money and net surplus from the BIBAs. What is the focus of the fund: To enable young people aged 16-24 to flourish, learn and develop business skills or knowledge; continue or expand their enterprising work; build their capacity for the future. Who can apply: Individuals aged 16-24 and community groups or social enterprises supporting them. How much can you apply for: Grants of either £1,000 or £2,000. Which areas are covered: Lancashire wide. Application can be received at any time though please note there will be two or three funding panels each year.
Please click here for the full guidelines
http://www.lancsfoundation.org.uk/userfiles_cfm_lancs/file/BIBAS%20Foundation%20Guidelines.doc
and to apply please use the BIBAs Foundation form available here.
http://www.lancsfoundation.org.uk/userfiles_cfm_lancs/file/BIBAs%20Foundation%20Application%20Form.doc
Please return your completed application form to
applications@cflm.email