Building Connections Fund
Funding
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Location
England, National (UK-wide)
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Building Connections Fund supports projects that prevent or reduce loneliness. The fund was set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the Co-op Foundation and the government. It is available across the UK for charities and non-profit organisations. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You can use the money for projects that help people connect with others and reduce isolation. The fund focuses specifically on tackling loneliness in communities.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must focus on preventing or reducing loneliness
This fund is for charities and non-profit organisations across the UK. You should apply if you run projects that help prevent or reduce loneliness in your community. It is not for individuals or for-profit businesses.
Regions
This fund was set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the Co-op Foundation and the government to support projects that prevent or reduce loneliness.
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