Funding Programmes through the Big Lottery Fund

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2014 Communities
What is 2014 Communities grants programme?
2014 Communities is a small grants programme, offering local sports clubs, voluntary and community organisations, community councils and schools, grants of £300 to £2,000 to support and stimulate grass roots involvement in sport and physical activity. Voluntary out of school care services and local networks are eligible to apply.

Funding could be used to host sports or physical activity days or purchase specialist training or equipment. The activity could be a sport, dancing, outdoor pursuits etc.

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Investing in Communities: Supporting 21st Century Life
Supporting 21st Century Life in part of the Investing in Communities programme and focuses on building stronger families and communities. One of its main aims is to support the emotional and social development of children who are: in care, at risk, affected by parental substance misuse or who care for another family member. Supporting 21st Century Life will be more likely to fund specialist services for these target groups rather than mainstream out of school care services.

Out of school care services might be able to work in partnership with organisations providing parenting/family support classes by providing childcare for parents/carers attending training. It is advisable to contact the Big Lottery Directly for further information to discuss eligibility and ideas.

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Staff and general running costs cannot be included in applications to Awards for All and 2014 Communities but can be included in Supporting 21st Century Life projects.