Aims/priorities: Magic Little Grants will be awarding over 900 grants to community projects across Great Britain.
The aim of the fund is to engage with organisations that are supporting hard to reach individuals, projects need to meet either of the following themes:
- Overcoming barriers to participation in physical activities in creative ways
- Increasing social cohesion through developing access to sports and other recreational activities
The funder issued the following coronavirus (COVID-19) update on 1 April 2020:
Organisations now have longer than 12 months to spend the grant and we do not require specific dates for projects that you would like us to support. We want our funding to be able to be used flexibly and trust that you will deliver projects only when it is safe to do so.
We are happy to support projects that support people to stay active during social distancing, such as online fitness classes delivered via video conferencing software or Youtube.
Who can apply? The following organisations can apply:
- Registered charities
- Community Interest Companies (CICs).
- Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs, SCIOs).
- Social enterprises.
- Other not-for-profit community organisations
You must have an annual income under £250,000 or be in your first year of operation
Grant amount: Grants of up to £500 are available
Application process: There is an online application form
Deadline: 31 October 2020
Contact information: Tel: 0300 111 2340 Email: help@localgiving.org
Website address: https://localgiving.org/magic-little-grants/