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Apply for the Anti-Racist Wales Culture Fund 2025 to 2026
Revenue funding of between £10,000 and £20,000 is available to help local sector culture organisations in Wales deliver anti-racist outcomes.
Funding and grants with July deadlines
Some grants and funds that are due to close in July.
GVS launches the Third Sector Small Grants Scheme - Community Action Fund
£5000 (revenue and capital) to improve the local community, local environment and the health and wellbeing of people in the Vale of Glamorgan. The deadline for submission of 12 noon on Friday 4th July 2025.
Grants with deadlines closing shortly
Last chance to apply to these funds whose deadlines are closing shortly.
Do you need funding for a youth volunteering project or activity?
Glamorgan Voluntary Services are delighted to announce that applications are now open for 2025/26 Youth Led Volunteering Grant Fund. The Fund is a grant for youth volunteering projects and activities that take place in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Panel will be awarding grants of up to £1,500.
Wales and Africa grants now open
Organisations can apply for grants between £5,000-£25,000 in conjunction with African Partners, to make a tangible contribution to one of the four following themes.
Ynni Cymru's Capital Grant Scheme is now live and open for applications.
Ynni Cymru have created a £10 million capital grant funding programme. Public and community sector organisations, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to develop SLES in Wales can apply for funding.
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.