SYCF Small Grants Programme
These grants are intended for small, developing and less well-resourced groups and organisations from across South Yorkshire, where small amounts of funding can make a real difference. Groups applying for the programme should not have an annual income of more than £10,000.
Organisations / groups do not have to be a registered charity and the majority of grants are one-off payments of up to a £1,000.
Who can apply?
Not-for-profit organisations that can demonstrate how they will address some of the following needs to pay a for one-off event or equipment. If your group or activity will not meet these priorities listed below, you can still apply but it is less likely that you will receive funding from us.
We are interested in hearing from:
- Groups that respond to their communities’ needs.
- Activities or projects that will support people whose needs can be clearly demonstrated.
- Groups whose main activities focus upon the advancement of education, promotion of good health or the relief of poverty and sickness.
- Groups that work in collaboration with other local community groups.
- Activities or projects that will engage people who face discrimination or disadvantage.
- Activities or projects that will produce a wide range of benefits and provide good value for money.
How much?
Groups can apply for up to £1,000
When can I apply?
Applications are now reopened on a rolling basis.
When can we expect to find out if our application has been successful?
Once we have received your complete and eligible application, we aim to come back to you within 8-10 weeks.
How do I apply?
Read the guidance information and complete an application form online
Application support
Please read our guidance notes below, answering questions you may have about this programme.
You can contact South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau for help or to fine tune your application with their 'Making A Good Application' leaflet
South Yorkshire Community Foundation - Top 10 tips
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Contact Us
For any queries relating to this programme, you can contact the Team on grants@sycf.org.uk
Meet Adam
Adam provides insight and assistance relating to a variety of different projects including Salesforce and Microsoft 365 implementation, alongside climate related grants programmes. He also supports the grants team to deliver front-line support to help groups apply for funding. His working days are Monday to Friday.
Adam Preston
Grants and Projects Officer
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