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Third Sector Funding

SITA Trust Enhancing Communities Programme

Submission deadline: Monday 17th June 2013

Grants are available for community projects in qualifying areas of England, Scotland and Wales.  The type of projects supported include improvements to community amenities such as village halls, public parks and sports facilities, and improvements to historic buildings and structures.

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UK Coal - Lodge House Surface Mine Community Fund

Submission deadline: Monday 10th June 2013

Grants are available to not-for-profit groups for projects which benefit local communities affected by the UK Coal Lodge House Surface Mine.

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Elephant Trust

Submission deadline: Monday 10th June 2013

The Trust awards grants to artists, small organisations and galleries within the United Kingdom to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds.

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Clore Social Leadership Programme

Submission deadline: Monday 10th June 2013

Bursaries are available to UK residents who have substantial work or volunteering experience within the third sector, with the aim to identify and develop emerging talent.

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Law Society Charity

Submission deadline: Friday 7th June 2013

Grants are available to registered charities for work related to the law and the legal profession in the UK. This includes projects that promote human rights, access to justice, and legal education.

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Homeless Hospital Discharge Fund

Submission deadline: Monday 8th July 2013

Grants are available to voluntary sector organisations providing services to homeless people to ensure that homeless people receive the best possible support and care after leaving hospital.

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HLF - Our Heritage

Submission deadline: Monday 30th September 2013

Funding is available for projects that make a lasting difference for heritage, people and communities in the UK.

No deadline

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Community-based English Language Competition

Submission deadline: Monday 15th July 2013

A competition to discover and support organisations in selected areas of England than can deliver community-based English language programmes to enable individuals with low levels of spoken English to fulfil their potential.

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Fidelio Charitable Trust

Submission deadline: Saturday 1st June 2013

The Trust provides grant funding to help individuals and organisations of exceptional ability in the UK who would not otherwise be able to carry out an artistic project or activity without financial support.

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UK-German Challenge Fund

Submission deadline: Friday 31st May 2013

Financial assistance is available to support collaborative projects between schools in the UK and Germany. The fund targets both curricular and extra-curricular projects and can cover the costs of resources, joint activities and reciprocal partner visits.

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Thomas Wall Trust

Submission deadline: Friday 31st May 2013

Grant for registered charities undertaking educational or social welfare projects in the UK, and for individual disadvantaged students for vocational courses or courses concerned with social welfare.

Grants are made up to a maximum value of £1,000 for organisations and individuals.

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Eaga Partnership Charitable Trust

Submission deadline: Friday 31st May 2013

Financial assistance is available to support projects that aim to understand and combat fuel poverty in the European Union.

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Clore Social Leadership Programme

Submission deadline: Monday 10th June 2013

Bursaries are available to UK residents who have substantial work or volunteering experience within the third sector, with the aim to identify and develop emerging talent.

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Bridges Social Impact Bond Fund

Submission deadline: Monday 30th September 2013

Capital investment and support to UK based charities and social enterprises to deliver programmes designed to improve social outcomes in areas such as education, employment, housing and care for vulnerable young people in the UK.

Maximum Fund Value: £3,000,000

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Preparatory Actions in the Field of Sport

Submission deadline: Friday 19th July 2013

Support is available for transnational projects put forward by public bodies or civil society organisations within the EU in order to identify and test suitable networks and good practices in the field of sport.

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PRS for Music Foundation - Women Make Music

Submission deadline: Monday 23rd September 2013

Support is offered towards the creation and performance of new music, across any genre, which is written by a woman creator living and working in the United Kingdom.

Maximum fund value: £5,000

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Strategic Touring Programme

Submission deadline: Friday 14th June 2013

Grants are available to support collaboration between organisations, to encourage more people across England to experience and be inspired by the arts.

Projects over £10,000 are eligible for funding.

Projects must take place over a maximum of three years.

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Education Endowment Fund (EEF)

Submission deadline: Thursday 3rd October 2013

Funding available to organisations to help raise the standards of underperforming schools in England.

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Paul Bush Foundation Trust

Submission deadline: Monday 2nd September 2013

Grants are available to registered charities who are working to support the needs of adults and children with physical disabilities in England.

Fund Value: £10,000

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Digital Deal - Challenge Fund

Submission deadline: Monday 3rd June 2013

Government funding is available for innovative programmes from social landlords to provide low cost internet access and improve tenants’ motivation to go online.

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