Providing funding for projects that bring people together and improve communities across Wales. You can apply for a grant of between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years.
Provided by:
The National Lottery Community Fund
Funder website:
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/
Maximum value:
£20,000.00
Objective of fund:
You can use the funding to:
start a new activity or continue an existing one
help your organisation adapt to new challenges
We fund projects that:
bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities
improve the places and spaces that matter to communities
help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage
support people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis
Who can apply
You can apply if your organisation is a:
constituted voluntary or community organisation
constituted group or club
registered charity
charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
not-for-profit company
community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee or limited by shares (if limited by shares, you must follow the Regulator of Community Interest Companies’ guidance on sharing profits)
school, if the project helps the local community, not just the school
statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils)
Eligibility
We’re keen to fund smaller organisations too. So we’ll look at your income when we’re making a decision.
You must have at least two directors who are not related
Schools and organisations working with a school - We can fund schools or organisations working with schools if your project clearly benefits the wider community, not just pupils, teachers, or parents.
Restrictions
You cannot apply if you have a current grant
We will not accept your application if:
your organisation has a current grant from National Lottery Awards for All (from any UK country) that has not finished
you’re waiting for a decision on another application to this programme
you’re applying to more than one of our programmes for the same project
You’ll need to wait until your current grant is complete, or you’ve had a decision on your other application.
You can apply again if your previous project has finished and your organisation has received less than £20,000 in total from this programme in the last 12 months. The maximum total we can fund in any 12-month period is £20,000.
We do not accept applications from:
individuals or sole traders
organisations based outside the UK
for-profit companies (including Companies Limited by Shares)
organisations applying on behalf of another organisation
Applications from private businesses or consultants
We do not accept applications written for you by private businesses or consultants.
Eligible Expenditure
You can apply for funding to:
get a new activity off the ground
keep something you’re already doing going
help your organisation adapt to new or future challenges
help communities connect with nature and be more environmentally sustainable
We’ll want to know how your project will benefit your community. We fund projects that do at least one of the following:
bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities
improve the places and spaces that matter to communities
help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage
support people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis
These aims tie in with our missions.
We fund a variety of costs to help your project succeed. These include:
equipment
one-off events – we’ll fund a one-off event if it’s part of a wider project that helps people build stronger relationships over time
staff and training costs
transport and utilities
volunteer expenses
translation and other costs for delivering your project in Welsh and English
small land or refurbishment projects
We encourage you to think about any costs that help your organisation and community cope with the cost-of-living crisis.
If you are not sure if something can be funded, contact us, and we will advise.
How to apply
You can apply using our online form
Apply early
Submit your application at least 12 weeks before you need the funding. We are receiving more applications than usual, so it may take longer to respond. Please wait for approval before starting your project or spending money.
Useful Links
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/national-lottery-awards-for-all-wales