Big Give Christmas Challenge
Grants available: Match-funding
Deadline to apply: 7 July
Who is the funding for?
One of the UK’s largest match funding campaigns, the Big Give Christmas Challenge, is now open for applications from charities to take part. Last year, the event raised £28.6m for over 1,000 charities. Some 70% of the charities that participated reached their funding target, according to the Big Give. The challenge will run from 28 November – 5 December 2023.
When will you hear back?
Unspecified.
Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants
Grants available: £250 - £2,500
Deadline to apply: 30 June
Who is the funding for?
The scheme is open to schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations that are working to regenerate green spaces for community use. Some examples of this may be installing sustainable equipment like a heat pump, creating an allotment or tree planting to improve air quality and biodiversity. Work that has already taken place is not eligible for the fund. Neither are research projects, overseas appeals or the promotion of a religious or political cause.
When will you hear back?
Unspecified.
John Lyon’s Charity – School Holiday Activity Fund
Grants available: Up to £5,000
Deadline to apply: 21 September
Who is the funding for?
Registered charities and state schools based in a Beneficial Area (specific locations in London) are invited to apply to this fund. The grants should be used to provide fun activities for children such as family activities, camping trips, arts or holiday drop-ins. The funding could also be used for venue hire, transport or sessional staffing costs.
When will you hear back?
Before October half term.
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