The Bradford Fund Microgrants is now open for applications!

The Bradford Fund Microgrants are aimed at small and emerging Bradford-based community organisations who may not be able to access larger grants programmes. They can be used to part-fund or fully-fund a variety of activities that will enable small and emerging organisations to support their communities through increased capacity or project work.

Key information

• We encourage applications from under-served and/or under-represented communities across all our funding opportunities
• These grants are for formally constituted groups. This means that your group or organisation has a formal document explaining the purpose of your group, how it is organised, and how its assets are managed
• Organisations must have an income under £75,000 in the most recent financial year
• Priority for funding will be given to organisations established in the last 5 years
• Activity must be based in Bradford, and applicants must be based in Braford or demonstrate a connection to its communities
• Only one application per organisation can be considered per round
• If you have received a microgrant in the past year you will not be considered in this round

Examples of activity that can be funded

• Organisational development aimed at increasing your organisation’s capacity and/or developing strategies
• One-off projects or expanding existing activity
• Past-funded themes include: developing Community Organisations; health and wellbeing; providing enriching experiences; creating safe and friendly communities; and skills building
• Past microgrant awards include: training for organisation staff; time for policy development; employability programmes; marketing consultation, and testing new activity

These are just examples however. You will know best what is needed for you to support and empower your communities, and we welcome applications for a wide range of activities.

Grant Size: Up to £2,500
Location: Bradford Metropolitan District
Duration: Up to 1 year
Application Deadline: 30/04/2024 at 12 noon
Decisions: June 2024

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