Applying for a Grant
Obtaining funds can be one of the most demanding stages of any new project. Schools, colleges and other educational and community establishments can reduce costs by applying for external funding.
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Before applying for funding it is important you have clear goals in mind about how your project will benefit your organisation and the wider community.
Where to Find Funding
GOVERNMENT FUNDING
The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) is an annual bidding round for eligible academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided (VA) schools to apply for capital funding. This includes funding projects to address health and safety issues, building compliance and poor building condition.
SPORTS ENGLAND
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Activity Fund aims to use sport and physical activity as a means of bringing a community together and tackling inequalities via awards of between £300 and £10,000 from a pot of £5 million of National Lottery funding.
GRANTS 4 SCHOOLS
A data base for searching for grants from Trusts and Foundations, the UK government, Lottery and the EU. Matching funding opportunities to your requirements.
BLUE SPARK FOUNDATION
BlueSpark Foundation is a registered charity which supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects.