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 actively welcome more applications from, or benefitting, people under-represented in our grant making, for example LGBTQIA+, racially minoritised, d/Deaf or disabled people
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
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. Priority will be given to applications that prioritise organisational resilience.
Grant Size: Up to £2,500 Location: Bradford Metropolitan District Duration: Up to 1 year Application Deadline: 31/10/2024 at 12 noon Decisions: January 2025