Local Small Grant Schemes

There are a number of small grants open to organisations in Lewisham. These include:

LEWISHAM SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME
The Small Grants Programme offers one-off grants of up to £2,500 to single organisations or £6,000 for projects involving more than one organisation. Closing date for 2010/2011 is 17 December 2009.

FAITH IN LEWISHAM FUND
The Faith in Lewisham Fund offers similar grants to the Small Grants Programme. Please note that worhip activities and activities promoting 'the views of a religious organisation' are not permitted. Closing date for 2010/2011 is 17 December 2009.

LOCAL ASSEMBLIES TEAM
The Locality Fund and the Mayor's Fund are both schemes run by the Local Assemblies Team within Lewisham Council. Spending decisions for both schemes are made by Local Assemblies and are not restricted to voluntary organisations.

National Small Grant Schemes

GRASSROOTS GRANTS
Final date for applications was 19th November 2010
Grassroots Grants are being replaced in some areas by Community First Grants. Applications should open in April/May 2011

Grassroots Grants were grants of up to £5,000 designed to help build thriving local communities. Grassroots grants for Lewisham were administered by Capital Community Foundation. Assistance with making applications was available from Mike Umoren in VAL's CRIB project.

Capital Community Foundation also administer a number of additional grants covering Lewisham. Details are available from their website.

AWARDS FOR ALL
Awards for All is a scheme that was run until the end of March 2009, by four of the lottery distributors. From 1st April 2009, Awards for All is run by the BIG Lottery alone. See below for news of some of the changes.

See below for the latest information on Awards for All

SMALL GRANTS SCHEMES FROM OTHER LOTTERY DISTRIBUTORS

ARTS GRANTS

Arts Grants are aimed at projects that engage people in the arts, or that help the work of an artist, or arts organisation.

HERITAGE GRANTS - YOUNG ROOTS
Heritage Grants - Young Roots are for projects that specifically involve young people (aged 13 - 25) in finding out about their heritage.

HERITAGE GRANTS
Heritage Grants are for projects that help communities learn about their heritage and take part in heritage related activities.

SPORTS GRANTS
Sports Grants are for projects that encourage people to take part in sport, help to improve their performances, or ensure that people have a quality sporting experience.