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Now open | The Bradford Fund Microgrants
01/10/2024
GiveBradford is pleased to open The Bradford Fund Microgrants for applications. Grants of up to £2,500 are aimed at small and emerging Bradford-based community organisations who may not be able to access larger grants programmes.
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