The St Monica Trust has launched the Improving Connections Fund for projects that support older people to live their best lives. Through this fund they want to specifically address connection as a persistent barrier to enabling people to live well as they age.

Applications can range from a few thousand pounds to a maximum of £30,000.

The Community Organisations cost-of-living fund is now open. This funding is for organisations that support people and communities under severe pressure because of the increased cost of living.

The main priority is to fund organisations supporting low-income households and individuals. You can apply for between £10,000 and £75,000.

To apply your organisation must already run critical services around at least one of the following:

GrantFinder is a leading funding database that hold information on all types of funding, not just charitable. You can access it for free at the following venues; the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) in Central Library, Junction 3 Library, Knowle Library and Southmead Library

Healthier with Nature is the Green Social Prescribing Programme for Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire.

The second Bristol Impact Fund (BIF 2) puts community building at the forefront of tackling inequality in the city.

The Small Grants fund aims to fund community groups to build capacity in communities that have experienced the greatest inequality and empower them to act on the issues that matter most to their communities.

The next round of small grant funding is now open and closes 5pm, Monday 14 August 2023.

Not for profit youth organisations supporting disadvantaged young people (aged 14 – 25) can apply for grants of up to £150,000 spread over three years to assist young people who face complex transitions to adulthood. The purpose of the fund is to aid youth organisations to sustain or expand their work. The Foundation provides core funding to organisations that aim for sustainability, growth, and impact. The funding is being made available through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund.  There are no deadlines, and applications can be submitted at any time.

The Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) has launched a second funding round through the Night Shelter Transformation Fund. The Night Shelter Transformation Fund is available to small to medium VCSE sector organisations to enhance their services and improve outcomes for people experiencing rough sleeping. Organisations can apply for capital and revenue funding. Revenue funding of up to £100,000 can be for one-year or two-year funding. Capital funding of up to £100,000 is only available for one-year: 2023/24.

The National Lottery Community Fund has just announced that from the Autumn, Awards 4 All grants (the Lottery Small Grants) will be available for up to £20,000 and will be awarded over two years instead of the current 12-month deadline.If your group is contemplating an application, it might be worthwhile waiting until the new grant levels go live.

This is part of a new strategy for the Fund that will see several changes. To find out more, click here

Lloyds Bank Foundation has just launched a programme for small and local charities with an income between £25,000 to £500,000 which are led by and working with d/Deaf and Disabled people who are experiencing poverty. Organisations can apply for a three year unrestricted grant of £75,000.

Support with making the application procedure accessible is available. There will also be a webinar on 21st June where you can ask additional questions.

Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants support practical projects which help both people and planet health through funding amounts between £250 and £2,500. The scheme  is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK.

Priority will be given to the regeneration of green spaces for community use, however other examples include: