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Here you will find an overview of grants currently available. You can see the whole list or click on the map for grants in your local area.

All programmes have specific guidelines and application forms which you can download below. We recommend you read our 'apply for a grant' section before submitting your application. Sign up to our Grants E-bulletin for email updates on the latest grants available.

Comic Relief

Purpose
Area 1. Sports projects: To increase sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation; to help people experiencing difficulties in their lives. Area 2 - Other projects: Projects that increase local services, build skills of local people, increase community cohesion & respond to local economic needs.

Areas
Bexley, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Greenwich, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Westminster

Income Threshold

Closing dates
Friday 3rd September 2010

Forms
Guidelines
Comic Relief Application Form

Notes
Please note, the Comic Relief Fund includes Sport Relief - funding is available for both sports and non-sports projects.

Deptford Challenge Trust - Small Grants

Purpose
To improve the quality of life for people who live and work in Deptford. Proposed activites must benefit residents within the DCT area (please see map before you apply). Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available. In particular the trustees encourage applications for projects that respond to a local need and promote networking and local partnerships. Previous grantees are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to new applicants.

Areas
Lewisham

Income Threshold

Closing dates
Friday 25th March 2011
Friday 16th March 2012

Forms
map

Notes
Please note future deadlines are provisional - please ensure you check back closer to the time. Guidelines and applications will be available to download approximately 12 weeks before the deadline.

Deptford Challenge Trust - Strategic Grants

Purpose
To improve the quality of life for people who live and work in Deptford. Proposed activities must benefit residents within the DCT area (please see map). Grants between £5,000 and £30,000 per year are available and the trustees will now consider funding over more than one year. Please be aware the Trust will only be able to make one or two multiple year grants. In particular the trustees encourage applications for projects that respond to a local need and promote networking and local partnerships.

Areas
Lewisham

Income Threshold

Closing dates
Friday 17th December 2010
Friday 16th December 2011
Friday 14th December 2012

Forms
map

Notes
Please note future deadlines are provisional - please ensure you check back closer to the time. Guidelines and applications will be available to download approximately 12 weeks before the deadline.

Deutsche Bank Small Grants Fund

Purpose
To support groups working under the themes of Education and Community Development. Please read the guidelines very carefully before applying.

Areas
Camden, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Islington, Southwark, Wandsworth

Income Threshold
Less than £150,000

Closing dates
Friday 29th April 2011
Friday 27th April 2012

Forms
Guidelines

Notes
Please note future deadlines and geographical availability are provisional - please ensure you check back closer to the time. Guidelines and applications will be available to download approximately 12 weeks before the deadline.

Grassroots Grants

Purpose
To help build thriving local communities, bringing people from different backgrounds together and empowering them to achieve change. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your group must have been active in your local area for at least 1 year before you apply, with an annual income of less than £30,000. This can relate to your last financial year or be taken as an average over your last three financial years. Applications for capital costs are welcomed.

Areas
Bexley, Bromley, Camden, Greenwich, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Westminster

Income Threshold
Annual income of less than £30,000

Closing dates
Friday 08th October 2010 5pm

(Notification of our decision will occur approximately 6-8 weeks after the deadline)

Forms
Application
Guidance

Notes
Please contact the grants team on 020 7582 5117 if you need help with your application.

Lambeth Community Fund - Strategic Grants

Purpose
Supporting people who are out of work but who want a job. Funding is available under 3 themes: 1. A tailored approach to personal and skills development 2.Community Outreach-reaching people who are out of work 3. Direct routes to employment or apprenticeships

Areas
Lambeth

Income Threshold
None

Closing dates
This programme is now closed. New Lambeth Community Fund grants will be announced later this year.

Forms

Notes

Lambeth Community Fund - Wates Giving Small Community Grants

Purpose
Grants of between £250 and £2,000 are available to support localy based projects benefitting residents of social housing in Lambeth.

Areas
Lambeth

Income Threshold
£100,000/annum

Closing dates
The programme is now closed for 09/10.

Forms
LCF-Wates Giving Small Community Grants Guidelines

Notes
Please contact the Grant Team on 020 7582 5117 if you need help with your application.

Land Securities Capital Commitment Fund

Purpose
Focusing on helping projects which support young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) or those at risk of becoming NEET; projects addressing employability and worklessness and projects supporting the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless. Please read the guidelines for further information.

Areas
Camden, Hackney, Islington, Southwark, Tower Hamlets

Income Threshold
None

Closing dates
This fund is now closed

Forms
Guidelines
Application

Notes
There is no fixed income threshold for applicants, however small -medium sized local organisations may be prioritised.

We expect applicant organisations to apply for work which focuses on supporting beneficiaries located primarily in one of the above named boroughs.

Man Group plc Charitable Trust Community Programme

Purpose
To support projects focusing on disadvantaged youth, literacy and numeracy or vulnerable populations. Please read the guidelines for further information.

Areas
Greenwich, Hackney, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets

Income Threshold
Less than £250,000

Closing dates
Friday 27th May 2011
Friday 25th May 2012

Forms
Expression of Interest
Guidelines

Notes
Please note future deadlines are provisional - please ensure you check back closer to the time. Guidelines and applications will be available to download approximately 12 weeks before the deadline.

NDC New Cross Gate - Fast-Track Grants

Purpose
To support community projects in the New Cross Gate area. For further general info about New Deal for Communities in New Cross Gate, you may wish to visit www.newcrossgatendc.org.uk

Areas
Lewisham

Income Threshold
There is no income threshold for this program

Closing dates
6th August 2010
12th November 2010
4th February 2011

Forms
Guidelines
Application

Notes
New Cross Gate area

NDC New Cross Gate - Small Grants

Purpose
To support community projects in the New Cross Gate area. For further general info about New Deal for Communities in New Cross Gate, you may wish to visit www.newcrossgatendc.org.uk

Areas
Lewisham

Income Threshold
There is no income threshold for this program

Closing dates
17th September 2010
18th February 2011

Forms
Guidelines
Application

Notes

The Rob Barr Charitable Fund sponsored by Russell Investments

Purpose
To support groups focusing on young people and education, employment and training. Please see the guidelines for further information.

Areas
All Boroughs

Income Threshold
Less than £150,000

Closing dates
This programme is currently closed. Deadlines for 2011-2012 will be announced later in the year.

Forms
Application
Guidelines

Notes