Funding Opportunities
Micro Grants
Hey Neighbour Small Sparks
Offers grants up to £500 and large grants up to £1,500. This program is delivered by the Leeds Older People's Forum in partnership with Leeds City Council. The current round may have closed, but keep an eye on their website for future rounds, as they typically run multiple rounds annually.
Major Funders and Support Services
The Allen Lane Foundation
Grants up to £15,000 over max 3 years, usually make around 130 to 150 grants a year to small registered charities, voluntary groups and other charitable organisations benefiting specific groups that experience marginalisation and/or discrimination.
Funding Leeds Portal
A powerful search engine for local, regional, and national grants.
Leeds Community Foundation (Multiple Opportunities)
A significant local funder. Check their "Open grants page" for current opportunities.
Doing Good Leeds
This site focuses on direct support services like training, "Meet the funder" events, and feedback on grant applications, rather than providing direct grants. However, they sometimes advertise external funding opportunities under their "News" section.
Community Fund from the National Lottery
This typically involves a larger-scale, long-term commitment. The most recent round closed on 5 February 2025. Monitor the National Lottery page for announcements regarding future rounds and available grant funding.