This area provides Funding information for Public Health initiatives and projects across Grampian.
If you have any information you would like to provide or further ideas for this area, please contact the HI-Net team or email hinet@nhs.net
Health Improvement Fund (HIF)
The Health Improvement Fund has been allocated to the Aberdeen City's Community Health Partnership (CHP) to oversee and disburse. Information on the fund, HIF steering group and fund application details are available on the linked pages.
The database is accessed through Aberdeen Care Communication Network at www.aberdeenccn.info
The Database provides up-to-date information on all sources of funding both locally and nationally and provides an invaluable tool for community and voluntary organisations in Grampian who are looking for grant funding.
The database provides detailed information on types of project funded, deadlines for submissions, links to application forms and pen portraits of projects already funded. Already there are over 140 different funders listed, all of whom give specifically to the Grampian area.
ACVO provides dedicated one to one funding support and advice through their Funding Officer, Alison Chandler who can be contacted on (01224) 686054.
A limited amount of funding has been made available in recent years, to support a competitive process through which individuals can seek partial funding (up to 50%) when seeking to undertake a formal qualification. Applications are assessed and approved by a small panel, which is a subgroup of the Public Health Learning and Development Group. The latest format of the application form is available to view.
The Foundation has an ongoing commitment to investing in the Scottish community and like to support charities which enable people to play a fuller role in the community. They are keen to encourage a wide range of local charities to come and discuss their projects and make an application to the Foundation.
Further information from Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland website
VAF is preparing to launch the next round of the Volunteering Scotland Grant Scheme providing up to 3 year funding for volunteering projects involving harder to reach volunteers.
Funds are available to:
Further information from Voluntary Action Fund website.
BIG Lottery Fund is responsible for giving out half the money for good causes raised by the National Lottery, giving us a budget of about £630 million a year. We are committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need. You can find out about applying for funding, managing grants and information on projects funded.
Further information from BIG Lottery Fund website.
The Community Action programme provides grants of up to £10,000 to support a diverse range of local activities. The programme which is available in those communities where the HBOS bank operates, is open to registered charities and has two key themes:
Applications can be made at any time.
Further information from HBOS Foundation website.
The Peter De Haan Charitable Trust supports charitable organisations which aim to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the UK. This year the charity expects to make grants of between £2 million and £3 million. The funding available is delivered through three programme areas:
Grants can be for project-based applications or to subsidise core costs and can be available can be for up to three years. Applications are considered on a continuing basis throughout the year. However major grants are awarded at the trustee meeting held quarterly in March, June, September and December.
Further information from Peter De Haan Charitable Trust website.
The Self Management Fund has been established by LTCAS and funded by the Scottish Government. The fund allows LTCAS to take forward the Self Management Strategy - Gaun Yersel. The aim of this strategy and hence the Fund is:
The Self Management Fund has been made possible through funding from the Scottish Government. £4 million is available over two financial years - £2 million across 2009/10 and £2 million across 2010/2011. Funds are available to support one or two year projects.
Only voluntary organisations working in Scotland can apply. The work they are applying for must be carried out in Scotland. They do not need to be a registered charity. However the work must directly benefit people with long term conditions.
Further information from LTCAS website.
Schools, together with their pupils that wish to make a positive contribution to the environment can register to become an Eco School. The Eco Schools programme operates throughout the UK. However the funding and other support available to schools to implement eco-friendly activities varies. Funding for Eco-Schools is currently available through the "Switched on Communities" grant scheme. Grants of up to £5,000 can be awarded to schools, including a range of energy-saving white goods . Priority will be given to projects that clearly demonstrate an energy efficiency element or identify technology solutions to environmental improvements. Applications can be made at any time.
Further information from Support for Schools website.
The Lintel Trust's revised Grants Programme comprises small funds for Older People and Equalities, in addition to donor-advised grants for specific geographical areas/groups. Eligible projects will have a housing, support or community theme. Deadline: Trustees meet quarterly in March, June, September and December.
For more information, please visit: www.linteltrust.org.uk
Waste Recycling Environmental Limited (WREN) is one of the UK's largest Environmental Bodies and distributes funding to benefit community, heritage and environmental projects in the vicinity of WREN landfill sites. WREN are currently inviting constituted not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding of between £2,000 and £50,000. Organisations are eligible to apply through two funding strands: The Small Grants Scheme, which provides grants of between £2,000 and £15,000 for small projects that can make a real difference to their local community and the main grant scheme, which provides grants of between £2,000 and £50,000 for projects that maintain or improve public parks or other public amenities in the vicinity of a landfill site; All projects must be located within WREN operating areas and available to the general public. The next application deadlines are the 14th November 2008.
Further information from WREN website.
Groups of individuals as well as small community and voluntary groups within the UK that want to improve their communities can apply for funding through the Wakeham Trust. The Trust are particularly interested in supporting:
Applications can be made at any time.
Further information from The Wakeham Trust website.
The People's Postcode Trust is now accepting applications for funding in Scotland.
Through the Trust, funding of between £500 and £10,000 (£2,000 if not a registered charity) is available to small organisations and community groups operating in the areas of Community Development; Poverty Prevention; Advancement of Health; Public Sports; Human Rights; and Environmental Protection. The application process for projects under £2,000 will now be a rolling monthly decision process.
For more details visit www.postcodetrust.org.uk
The Greggs Foundation operates a regional grants programme to support charitable organisations through the provision of small grants of up to £2,000.
The Foundation prioritises the following areas for funding: people with caring responsibilities; people with disabilities; homeless people and older people. The regional grants programme is administered by committees of volunteers from their shops, bakeries and offices, who use their knowledge of the local area to make small grants to local organisations. The committees can also provide freshly produced Greggs products for community events and activities.
For more information and application guidelines please visit www.greggsfoundation.org.uk