Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Uladh
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Uladh
Updated Thursday 2nd April
This fund is continually evolving. Originally available for constituted community organisations supporting isolated older people over 50, it has now widened to also support activities for people at increased risk, particularly in relation to poor mental health and wellbeing and also vulnerable isolated people and families, particularly those living in rural areas. Grants range from £1000 to £2500 for small scale emergency support up to £10,000 for longer term support or for those significantly enhancing their services at this time.
NB – Safeguarding guidelines for this fund also changed on 27/03 to reflect the fact that groups want to respond to immediate COVID-19 issues and may not yet have full adult safeguarding policies and procedures in place.
For more details and to apply see the website: https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/coronavirus-community-fund/
HFNI are focusing on their SMALL and MEDIUM grants over the coming months, with Large and Special Initiatives grants on hold for now due to the activity-based nature of these programmes. They are inviting applications from charities and constituted groups that focus on supporting the community at this time and moving from quarterly to monthly (or even weekly) grant making to decrease turnaround time.
NB – Due to the COVID19 crisis, HFNI have broadened their criteria temporarily. They will now consider applications from constituted groups not yet registered as a charity with the Charity Commission or HMRC. Maximum grant award £1,000. If your group falls into this category, please complete this grant application form.
For more details and to apply see the website: https://www.halifaxfoundationni.org/funding-opportunities
With support from M&S Family (including M&S Bank and M&S Energy), Lidl, Aldi, Danone UK & Ireland and Coca-Cola European Partners, Neighbourly are launching a series of micro-grants of up to £400, for existing members of Neighbourly in UK and Ireland whose work involves supporting members of the community suffering economically, socially or from ill health as a result of the outbreak. This may include, but not be limited to, elderly people, those on low incomes and people at risk of food insecurity. Grant are unrestricted and can go towards food provision, emergency supplies, practical support, running costs, transport and other essentials.
For more details and to apply see the website: https://www.neighbourly.com/NeighbourlyCommunityFund
In this time of crisis, CAF has launched this rapid response Fund to help smaller charitable organisations affected by the impact of Covid-19. Grants of up to £10,000 will help them to continue to deliver much needed support to our communities.
This is intended as a rapid response fund, and they aim to make payments to selected organisations within 14 days of application.
For more details and to apply see the website: https://www.cafonline.org/charities/grantmaking/caf-coronavirus-emergency-fund
The Small Grants Scheme provides support to volunteer projects that:
This year, given the current situation, they are open to any creative application that can help tackle any of the issues of social isolation and improving peoples mental and physical well-being where possible.
Grants are available from £500 to £5,000 and are open to volunteer and community groups, all school and third level education organisations, youth groups and sports clubs undertaking civic pride projects in the 6 counties.
The application process will be available on their website from Monday 6th April 2020 to Monday 18th May 2020.
For more details and to apply see the website: https://www.liveherelovehere.org/
Administrated by the Community Foundation for Ireland, the Begin Together fund will support new and existing project-based activities with grants of up to €5,000 (or the sterling equivalent) for local, not for profit groups with an income under £500,000 working to improve the physical and/or mental and/ or financial wellbeing of the communities they serve across all counties on the island of Ireland.
NB Deadline Extended to Thursday 9th April
For more details and to apply see the website: https://www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/types-of-grants/bank-of-ireland-begin-together-fund-2020
A quick way to apply for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £10,000. Suitable for voluntary or community organisations. All the funding decisions they make for the next six months (up to £300m of National Lottery funding) will be devoted to addressing the current crisis. This is restricted to:
For more details and to apply see the website: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/awards-for-all-northern-ireland
Tesco Bags of Help is responding to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis by setting up a new short-term fund to support local communities.
Due to the need to respond quickly to the emergency they have created a streamlined application process and payment process to make it easier to get funds distributed quickly. If your application is successful the fund will provide a single payment award of £500 to organisations who are supporting vulnerable groups. The programme is set up to support organisational need in this time of crisis rather than fund specific projects.
For more details and to apply see the website: https://tescobagsofhelp.org.uk
The Prince’s Countryside Fund have announced £100,000 of emergency funding for farming and rural community support groups, who are providing assistance to counter the effects of isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic.
These groups can apply for up to £2,500 of funding.
NB – Applications close Wednesday 15th April.
For more details and to apply see the website: https://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/
For more information please contact Fionntán O’Dowd (fionntan.odowd.ulster@gaa.ie)
