Grants for Windrush Day events of £5,000 to £25, 000 and £25,000 to £50,000 for charities, groups, local authorities to deliver projects which commemorate the history and contributions of the Windrush Generation to British culture.

Activities can take place over a long period including on the day: 22nd June and must be completed by 31/12/2022. Small grants can be used for e.g: public celebrations; community or educational activities; exchange visits; religious services; arts or cultural projects. Larger grants can be used for e.g. bringing together local partners and communities to create an artistic project; short-term scheme to support young descendants of the Windrush community and young people from other backgrounds to improve academic, vocational or entrepreneurial skills or running unique and high-profile events/activities in partnership with local schools, museums and libraries.

Deadline: 18 March 2022

2022 Windrush Day Grant Scheme – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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