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Glamorgan Voluntary Services launches revenue grant scheme
GVS launches the Supporting Older People in the Vale Third Sector Preventative Interventions Fund 2025. This revenue-only Fund aims to support proposals which improve health, wellbeing and independence for older people in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Organisations can apply for a maximum of £15,000. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday 30th May 2025
Community Grants nearing deadlines
Here are details of grants whose deadlines for applications are nearing their closing dates.
The Elephant Trust
The Trust was set up in 1975 to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds.
The Percy Bilton Charity - large grants
Capital grants of £2k-£5k for registered charities working with disadvantaged / underprivileged young people, people with disabilities, mental health problems, or older people.
Welsh Government - Democratic Engagement Grant
From 2025-26 to 2027-28, the Welsh Government has made £400,000 available, per year, to improve democratic engagement in Wales.
Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund 2025
Up to £2500 to purchase water bottle refill fountains and install them in coastal areas to reduce the impact of single-use plastic water bottles on coastal habitats.
Ogi’s award winning community fund invites people to go off line
Supporting just about anything that get's people off their screens. But hurry, the deadline to submit your application is 2 May at 11.59pm.
Racial equity programme - Lloyds Foundation
This programme is for small local charities and CICs which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or ethnicity.
Natural Resources Wales - Sustainable Drainage Concept Design Grant
The Sustainable Drainage Concept Design Grant, has been funded £300,000 to support the development of small-scale, retro-fit sustainable urban drainage schemes or sustainable drainage schemes in Wales.
Meet the Funder - Strong Communities Fund
GVS is running a meet the funder session alongside the Vale council in relation to the Strong Communities grant.
Welsh Government Democratic Engagement Grant
The Welsh Government is pleased to launch its Democratic Engagement Grant for a further three years with £400,000 being available to support projects.
Ynni Cymru launching a £10 million capital grant scheme for smart local energy system projects
A webinar to give an overview of key facts, including eligibility and the application process, will take place on Tuesday 8 April, 1-2pm.
Strong Communities Grant Fund – now open to applications!
The Strong Communities Grant Fund offers grants to community groups, voluntary organisations and Town and Community Councils of up to £15,000.
Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities grant
A grant to enable innovation in collaboration between sectors and/or regional partnerships relating to child poverty.
Parkinsons UK - grants for physical activity providers
Our grant scheme helps fund activity providers with up to £3000 to give people with Parkinson's more opportunities to get and stay active.
The Fore - Unrestricted Grant Fund
We offer unrestricted grants of up to £30,000 spread over one to three years.
Sea-Changers Coastal Fountain Fund 2025
Funding communities to purchase water bottle refill fountains and install them in coastal areas to reduce the impact of single-use plastic water bottles on coastal habitats.
Apply now for Volunteering Wales Strategic Grants
The Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant scheme is now open for projects that will look long-term at volunteering and improve volunteering practices in Wales.
Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery Funding
Funding for partnerships from across the arts, health, social care and third sectors to provide high-quality creative projects that deliver health and wellbeing benefits for the people of Wales.
The Pilgrim Trust
Our aim is to preserve and promote Britain’s historical and intellectual assets and to provide assistance to vulnerable members of society.