Aims/priorities: Funding is intended to develop and expand community links by:
- Strengthening relationships between people whose experiences of life have not been the same. For example, relationships between people of different ethnic backgrounds, generations, occupations or geographies.
- Creating connections between online and offline worlds.
- Helping to make sure people from all backgrounds can shape the future of their communities.
Who can apply? The following types of organisations are eligible to apply:
- Registered charities.
- Community interest companies (CICs).
- Charitable incorporated organisation (CIOs).
- Community benefit societies.
- Co-operative societies (if they have a not-for-profit clause and are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority).
- Constituted voluntary or community organisations.
- Statutory bodies (including town, parish and community councils).
- Companies limited by guarantee.
- Partnerships of organisations.
All companies that apply must have at least two directors who are not related in any way. This also applies to companies that are also registered as charities.
Grant amount: Grants of £500,000 to £5 million are available.
It is expected that most awards will be for two to five years, though funding for up to ten years may be considered.
Around 15 to 20 projects will be funded in the first year.
Application process: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from 4 August 2023.
From 17 July 2023, there will be twice-weekly information webinars. Applicants must register to attend one of these before they can apply.
After the webinar, groups will then be able to email NLCF to book a one-to-one chat to discuss their proposals. If a proposal is deemed a good fit, the funders will then send an application form for the applicant to complete and submit.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 weeks, before a final decision is made by the panel.
Full guidance and the links to register for a webinar can be found on the NLCF website.
Deadline: Rolling basis.
Contact information: Email: TheUKFund@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk