Funding Information
Funding is paramount to the survival of any group and/or organisation and therefore we here at BVSNW are keen to keep you up-to-date with funding information and direct you to other relevant sites and or links where you can obtain the relevant information.
Big Lottery Fund Wales
This is the largest distributor of Lottery money in Wales. It hands out nearly a million pounds a week to community organisations and to health, education and environmental projects.
Awards for All Wales
This is supported by Big Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund. It awards grants of between £500 and £5,000 for people to take part in heritage and community activities and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.
Communities Trust Fund
Local community groups and organisations will once again be able to apply to the Communities First Trust Fund 2007/2008 for grant funding up to £5,000. The fund aims to support any type of activity that involves local people through small community organisations that benefits their community. Applications to the scheme can be submitted from 1 April 2007. For further information about the scheme and to find out if you are eligible to apply for a grant award, contact the Communities First Helpline on 0800 587 8898 or www.communitiesfirst.info for an application pack and list of eligible areas.
Note that all applications must be received by 31 January 2008. E-mailed / faxed applications are not accepted.
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
This group enables communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about their diverse heritage. It funds the entire spread of heritage – including buildings, museums, natural heritage and the heritage of cultural traditions and language.
Sports Council for Wales
This group operates a number of funding iniativies and services for individuals and arts organisations in Wales.
Click onto WCVA’s website for detailed information on their grants and loans information
Click onto Voluntary Action Cardiff’s website for detailed information on Finding & Getting Money.