Funding Opportunity - BBC Children in Need - Small Grants Programme

16th January 2016

Not for profit organisations such as such schools; registered charities; voluntary organisations; churches; and community interest groups; etc. can apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the BBC Children in Need Small Grants programme.

The grants are available for projects that help children and young people experiencing illness, distress, abuse or neglect; any kind of disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties and / or living in situations of deprivation.

Projects supported in the past include the Midlothian Association of Play which received a grant of £9,996 to run holiday play schemes with trips and activities for young people living in low income areas; and Trewirgie Junior School which received a grant of £9,760 to provide after school sailing sessions to disadvantage children aged 7-11.

The closing date for applications is the 1st March 2016.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4fJVTzz5QmQx5rx0S4NVg0Q/small-grants