# Last chance to apply for Mayor of London’s crowdfunding programme

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/04/22/last-chance-apply-mayor-londons-crowdfunding-programme/
- Published: 2016-04-22T09:10:15+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**London projects that help bring a local place to life have until 2^(nd) May to
apply for the Mayor of London’s crowdfunding programme, which could net them a pledge
of up to £20k.**

The criteria for entry state that projects must be innovative and distinctive, make
the local area special and build on local character, bring an economic and social
benefit to the community, and have strong local support, shown via a crowdfunding
campaign. They must also be in Greater London, and be managed by an organisation
representing a local community.

Current projects crowdfunding through the programme include the [Catford Film Festival](https://www.spacehive.com/catford-film-festival),
[the Hackney Cup for Health](https://www.spacehive.com/hackney-cup-for-health), 
and the [Islington Gro-Mobile](https://www.spacehive.com/islingtongromobile).

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Organisations must upload their project idea to [Spacehive](https://www.spacehive.com/)
for verification and send supporting documents to the Greater London Authority by
2^(nd) May.

Once a project is accepted, organisers can create a crowdfunding project page on
Spacehive and starting fundraising. The Mayor will only pledge up to £20,000, and
75% of the total project value, and projects must hit their crowdfunding target 
to secure the money pledged.

More information about [the programme and how to apply](https://www.spacehive.com/Blog/Details/1144)
is available on the Spacehive site.

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