Leeds Community Foundation

The Leeds Fund Microgrants

Small grants for Leeds groups with an income under £75,000, aimed at making an organisation stronger rather than funding a one-off activity alone. Up to £500 for informal, unconstituted groups and up to £2,500 for formally constituted organisations. Priority goes to organisations established in the last five years, and at least 20% of the fund is reserved for applications supporting under-represented communities.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Up to £2,500
Closes in: 2 days left; 20 October
Effort: Light; short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

Organisations must have had an income under £75,000 in the most recent financial year, be based in Leeds or have a demonstrable connection to Leeds communities, and run the activity in Leeds
Only one application per organisation per round
For grants of £500 or less: incorporated not-for-profits (CIO, CIC limited by guarantee, charitable companies) registered with the Charity Commission, Companies House or the FCA Mutuals Public Register; small unincorporated or unregistered organisations with annual income under £10,000; and small groups with no constitution but at least three members and income under £10,000 — in both cases provided the grant would not push income above £10,000 this financial year
For grants up to £2,500: incorporated not-for-profits, and small unincorporated organisations on the same income conditions

What it funds

Organisational development that increases capacity or helps develop strategy
One-off projects, or expanding existing activity
Work that makes a group stronger — training for staff and volunteers, time for policy or process development, employability programmes, consultation on areas such as marketing, and testing new activity
Work on issues that matter locally, such as health and wellbeing, providing new experiences, creating safe and friendly communities, and learning new skills
Priority is given to applications that build organisational resilience

What it will not fund

Activity or costs already incurred
Anything discriminatory, or that excludes people without good justification
Promotion of a political or religious viewpoint
Activity primarily benefiting animals
Capital appeals for building projects
Grant-making on to other organisations or individuals, and applications from individuals
Statutory organisations or activity
Overseas organisations, expeditions or travel

How to apply

Apply through Leeds Community Foundation's online grants portal, creating an account on first use
Guidance and criteria are published alongside the form

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