Aims/priorities:
The Local Community Fund supports projects in Co-op members’ communities that help to create Sustainable Futures for People and our Planet.
You can apply if you're a not-for-profit group that needs funding to deliver a specific project that benefits your local community. We will only accept one application per group.
You can apply if your project supports People or our Planet in the following ways.
People
We’re looking for projects that enable people to play a part in their community’s future by:
- Supporting young people to fulfil their potential
- Helping older people feel connected
- Improving people’s mental wellbeing
Planet
We’re also looking for projects that help to protect our planet by:
- Tackling climate change
- Reducing waste and resource use
- Protecting nature
Across both People and Planet themes we’re keen to support projects that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Who can apply:
Your group must:
- be registered or based in the UK
- have its own bank account
- deliver activity in your local community
- be not-for-profit
You must also provide a Co-op membership number for one of the people making this application
Grant amount:
£6,000 is available in every community and the funding will be shared between three local causes. The amount your project receives will be based on the number of Co-op members that choose your cause.
Every cause will receive a minimum of £1,000.
Application process:
To apply for this funding opportunity, please visit the website by clicking here.
Deadline:
You must apply by midnight on 7 July 2024.
We’ll assess all applications over the summer and email you in October 2024 about the outcome of your application.
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