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CloseThings you'll need
- A plan for future proofing your work done during the funding years after funding has ended
Funding is described as money provided by an organisation or government, for a particular purpose.
Working for a charity, I have been finding out a bit more about funding by supporting the work of colleagues. I am not a funding expert but I wish to signpost to online resources I know of and would be of help. If you know more, please add them here to improve this guide further.
Check that you are eligible to apply
Start with the basics. In Funding Central's very good short guide 10 questions to ask before applying there are some thoughts to help you start the process.
Use a fund finder
Once you're ready to look for funding there are many sources of help.
The Big Lottery Fund website offers a fund finder tool to identify the most suitable funding programme for your project.
Search for grants, contracts and loans on Funding Central. It offers a guided search if you are relatively new to fundraising.
Consider different streams of funding and income
The world of funding can get a bit confusing but you can learn a bit more about the key topics like income sources on NCVO website. Find out how other did it by reading the case studies for sustainable income.
Prepare your application
There are lots of sources of help to ensure you get your application as good as it can be. Try KnowHow's free Write a winning funding bid online course and How to write an application to a charitable trust.
Further information
- Funding Central - the smart guide to over 4000 grants, contracts and loans, for the whole voluntary and community sector, including social enterprise.
- Big Lottery Fund - awards lottery money to community groups and projects that improve health, education and the environment.
- Institute of Fundraising - useful ideas, advice and resources for charity fundraisers.
- NCVO - The National Council for Voluntary Organisations offers advice and support on funding and finance with many online resources
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