Rowntree's Free the Fund Community Grant
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Location
North West England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
Rowntree's Free the Fund Community Grant supports summer activities for adults aged 21 to 65 in North West England. You can use the money to transform outdoor spaces, run art festivals, or buy sports and arts equipment. The grant focuses on community activities during summer months. Funding amounts are not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling. You can apply throughout the year. The grant is aimed at charities and community groups running local activities.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must serve adults aged 21-65
- Must be for summer activities
This grant is for charities and community groups in North West England. You should be planning summer activities for adults aged 21 to 65. It is not for activities aimed at children or older adults.
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Aims/priorities: The aim of the funding is to support the hosting of summer activities in the local community for people aged between 21 and 65 years old.Eligible projects ideas include transforming an outdoor space or community garden, running a summer art festival or purchasing sports, arts, theatre or music equipment.Who can apply? …
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