Donations fund
Each year Loughborough University sets aside a budget for its Community Donations Fund to provide financial support to community groups and organisations across Charnwood.
| Fund | Amount available | Maximum bid | Fund available to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Fund |
£10,000 allocated - £5,000 each in Autumn and Spring term | £750 | Community groups and organisations across Charnwood |
| Inside Out Fund | £5,000 allocated in the Spring term | £500 | Available to staff involved in community groups and organisations across Charnwood |
| Suspended: London Open Fund | £10,000 will be allocated in the Summer term | £1000 | Community groups and organisations across postcodes surrounding Olympic Park (see criteria). |
To apply for any of the above funds, please complete a Donations Fund Application Form and send to Sophie Dinnie.
Deadlines
Further information, guidance notes and details of the application process are available to view by clicking on the name of the relevant fund.
The timetable for the 2019/2020 programme is below. Please note that additional fund information will be added once dates and bid details are confirmed.
| Term | Fund | Bids open | Bids deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Open Fund | Monday 14 October | Friday 1 November |
| Spring | Inside Out Fund | Monday 6 January | Monday 27 January |
| Spring | Open Fund | Monday 2 March | Friday 20 March |
| Spring | London Open Fund | Suspended | Suspended |
Seeking alternative sources of funding?
Community groups seeking further advice or guidance regarding other grants available may like to contact Voluntary Action LeicesterShire.
Helpline on 0116 257 5050, or email info@valonline.org.uk
