# People’s Postcode Lottery £2.5 million Dream Fund opens for applications

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/08/16/peoples-postcode-lottery-2-5m-dream-fund-opens-applications/
- Published: 2016-08-16T09:08:45+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The People’s Postcode Lottery Dream Fund has opened for applications, and is encouraging
charities and community groups across Great Britain to work together and apply to
finance their dream project.**

Now in its seventh year, the 2017 Dream Fund is the biggest to date, awarding a 
total £2.5m. It is open for applications until 15th September 2016.

[Postcode Dream Trust](http://www.postcodedreamtrust.org.uk/) is encouraging applications
from registered charities and community organisations in Scotland, England or Wales
for up to £1,000,000 to deliver a new and innovative project up to 24 months in 
length that meets one or more of the following funding themes:

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 * Early child development
 * Helping refugees in the community
 * Conserving the marine environment
 * Connecting people with the natural world
 * Engaging people with arts, culture and heritage

To qualify for funding, at least two complimentary organisations must work in partnership
to deliver their project. Funding from the scheme will be offered over two years
from 2017, and the lead partner’s annual income must be at least three times the
amount applied for.

Winners of the Dream Fund will be announced in January 2017.

Applications must be submitted online at [www.postcodedreamtrust.org.uk](http://www.postcodedreamtrust.org.uk).

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