# Big Lottery launches new grants programme

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/10/25/big-lottery-launches-new-grants-programme/
- Published: 2006-10-25T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Big Lottery Fund in Northern Ireland today launched a new grant programme called
Live and Learn. This latest scheme will provide £18 million over five years, with
successful applications eligible to receive up to £1 million. 
Live and Learn is
designed to create learning opportunities and improve well being. Key to any successful
application will be the strength of partnerships and the ability to meet two outcomes—
helping people to achieve their full potential and improving physical and mental
health.

The application process will be in two stages. It is anticipated that 20-25 groups
will pass stage 1 and be eligible for up to £50,000 for a development grant. Between
12-15 groups will pass stage 2 for grants between £600,000-£1 million.

Live and Learn has long lead times. The deadline for Stage 1 applications is 29th
March 2007 and April 2008 for Stage 2. The public announcements of grants will be
October 2008.

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Meanwhile, it has been revealed that the Big Lottery’s Reaching Communities programme
has had 174 applications seeking £63 million for the £18 million available.

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