Aims/priorities:
The Edge Fund was initiated in early 2012 by a small group of philanthropists and activists who wanted to explore how funds could be distributed in a way that both devolves the power of donors and creates real and systemic social change.
The Fund supports grassroots groups working towards social and ecological change on issues such as anti-austerity, feminism, environmentalism and anti-racism. Initiatives that are community led are supported.
The Fund supports efforts to create long-term change in society by addressing the causes of injustice and inequality by achieving social, economic and environmental justice and to end imbalances in wealth and power. It also gives people a say in where the money goes and is an alternative fund for those who struggle to get funding elsewhere.
Who can apply:
Communities and campaign groups based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that are working for social, economic and environmental justice are eligible to apply. Social enterprises, registered charities and CICs are not usually funded but applicants should contact the Edge Fund for further information.
Groups do not have to be formally constituted or registered to be eligible to apply, and are encouraged to have a bank account. To be eligible for support, applicants should be:
- A not-for-profit organisation.
- Addressing issues facing a particular community (e.g. racism) to be led by that community (e.g. people of African and Asian heritage).
- Small groups with a small annual income that struggle to get funding elsewhere. To date, funding has not been awarded to any group with an annual income of more than £20,000.
Grant amount:
Forty grants for £1,000 are available.
Application process:
There are two online Q&A sessions via Zoom on 30 August and 6 September. Interested applicants should register online.
An online application form is available on the Edge Fund's website. Applications may also be submitted by completing a Word file (available on the website) or by emailing an audio file.
Applicants should be informed approximately nine or ten weeks after the closing date.
Deadline:
The closing date for applications is 13 September 2024.
Contact information:
Tel: 07719 755410
Email: apply@edgefund.org.uk