# 15 grant & funding opportunities to kick off the new year

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/01/11/15-grant-funding-opportunities-to-kick-off-the-new-year/
- Published: 2022-01-11T10:25:08+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**January may be a difficult month in many ways but the good news is, a number of
funds are currently open for applications around the country, for everything from
Lloyds Bank’s unrestricted grants, to funding to help people with autism, and the
revitalisation of Irish peatlands. Here is a quick Twitter round up of 15 of the
opportunities.**

And for advice on getting your applications noticed, check out [this piece](https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/01/11/how-to-ensure-the-best-chances-of-success-for-your-funding-applications/),
which has tips from a number of charities and foundations including Sightsavers,
RNIB, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, and Kent Community Foundation.

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> applications now open: grants of up to £2000 for theatre projects led by working
> class artists.
> deadline: 07 February 2022[https://t.co/Qo0ibAlEr6](https://t.co/Qo0ibAlEr6)
> — Farnham Maltings (@farnhammaltings) [January 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/farnhammaltings/status/1480574923097743364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We're pleased to announce that the second round of Global Majority (small grants)
> Funding opens on Monday 10th January – for further information contact gr****@**********************
> rg.uk [https://t.co/FV3fTcct2J](https://t.co/FV3fTcct2J)
> — Jonathon Prasad (@prasad_jonathon) [January 6, 2022](https://twitter.com/prasad_jonathon/status/1479174209209356294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The North Tyneside Health Inequalities grant programme is now open to [#VCSE](https://twitter.com/hashtag/VCSE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> organisations tackling the impact of health inequalities across the borough. Grants
> of £10k-£30k. 
> Deadline 15 Feb. Read more: [https://t.co/ZjtmdQ8bx7](https://t.co/ZjtmdQ8bx7)
> [#Funding](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Funding?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#NorthTyneside](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NorthTyneside?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [@NTynesideVODA](https://twitter.com/NTynesideVODA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) @NTyneCCG
> [pic.twitter.com/5c5xKNdTHK](https://t.co/5c5xKNdTHK)
> — North Tyneside Council (@NTCouncilTeam) [January 5, 2022](https://twitter.com/NTCouncilTeam/status/1478763470921232386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Grant funding is now available to schools in Warwickshire to ensure that all education
> settings have a comprehensive and accessible mental health curriculum, meaning
> that you could effectively get [https://t.co/1XTcbmZoRc](https://t.co/1XTcbmZoRc)
> for free! Find out more here – [https://t.co/La1Cu8qq7j](https://t.co/La1Cu8qq7j)
> [pic.twitter.com/6fNWlnwhKa](https://t.co/6fNWlnwhKa)
> — GLUU tech (@GluuTech) [January 5, 2022](https://twitter.com/GluuTech/status/1478751894541676555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme Funding 2022 announced.
> Grants available
> for projects that promote awareness, conservation and the revitalisation of Irish
> peatlands.Great news to see the 2022 funding allocation: €500,000👏👏👏More info
> at [https://t.co/e9U2EWEDMN](https://t.co/e9U2EWEDMN) [pic.twitter.com/AlPWKLHIF5](https://t.co/AlPWKLHIF5)
> — Fernandez Valverde 🇺🇦 (@FernandezNature) [January 7, 2022](https://twitter.com/FernandezNature/status/1479459054296702987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We are delighted to announce our first funding window is now open! Small grants
> available to help disadvantaged young people participate or take the next level
> in their sport. If you know anyone who might benefit from a small grant please
> share [https://t.co/bqY5urvhU8](https://t.co/bqY5urvhU8)
> — The Laurence Plummer Foundation (@Plumfoundation) [January 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/Plumfoundation/status/1480804373617946631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 📣FUNDING OPP [@StockportMBC](https://twitter.com/StockportMBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> are offering grant funding of up to £20,000 for organisations to provide activities
> for disabled children and young people, in the community. 
> Find out more here 
> [https://t.co/zAuCXFgzCj](https://t.co/zAuCXFgzCj)⏰ Mon 31 JanInfo session on
> 12 Jan [pic.twitter.com/mjeYPXSKfL](https://t.co/mjeYPXSKfL)
> — Sector3 – Stockport (@Sector3SK) [January 5, 2022](https://twitter.com/Sector3SK/status/1478709123395035141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE: if you're a voluntary or community sector organisation
> you could be eligible for up to £25,000 to increase your support for people in
> [#Devon](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Devon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) who need
> help during the winter months. Find out more: [https://t.co/KO9CjH4zXl](https://t.co/KO9CjH4zXl)
> [#covid19](https://twitter.com/hashtag/covid19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#funding](https://twitter.com/hashtag/funding?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/Offp86PjEp](https://t.co/Offp86PjEp)
> — Devon Communities Together (@DevComsTogether) [January 7, 2022](https://twitter.com/DevComsTogether/status/1479479199891140609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We are proud to be providing grants in a bid to tackle physical health inequalities
> for people with a severe mental illness (SMI). If your organisation has a great
> idea around improving the physical health of people with SMI, we'd love to hear
> from you! [https://t.co/ecIT94k9xp](https://t.co/ecIT94k9xp) [https://t.co/KiDghcj680](https://t.co/KiDghcj680)
> — Mind in Bradford (@MindinBradford) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/MindinBradford/status/1478326908567891970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The deadline is this Friday for [@bradfordmdc](https://twitter.com/bradfordmdc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> International Women’s Day small grant programme!
> Artists, groups and organisations
> from across the district can apply for funding to support [#IWD2022](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IWD2022?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> 💥[https://t.co/lexj1mO3tF](https://t.co/lexj1mO3tF) [pic.twitter.com/CPBstL37R2](https://t.co/CPBstL37R2)
> — Bradford 2025 (@bradford2025) [January 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/bradford2025/status/1480565955830980627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> 📢 Involving Medway Fund is open!
> Grants of up to £2,500 are available to community
> groups for initiatives which help beat social isolation & encourage people in 
> Medway & Swale to participate in community activities. Apply here 👇 [https://t.co/Eypbwjg3n4](https://t.co/Eypbwjg3n4)
> [#funding](https://twitter.com/hashtag/funding?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#grants](https://twitter.com/hashtag/grants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/sxWsZB2ePo](https://t.co/sxWsZB2ePo)
> — Kent Community Foundation (@KentCommunity) [January 6, 2022](https://twitter.com/KentCommunity/status/1479047467190652937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Don't forget! If you are a [#SmallButVital](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmallButVital?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> charity in England and Wales, you can check your eligibility for our two-year,
> £50,000 unrestricted grants in as little as 5 minutes! Just follow the steps below
> and answer a couple of questions
> — Lloyds Bank Foundation (@LBFEW) [January 7, 2022](https://twitter.com/LBFEW/status/1479437667687288832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Apply now! Deadline 24 Jan for autism grants of up to £25k from @HW_CCG, supporting
> autistic people and projects in the community. See attached criteria to help with
> your application – details from ri***********@*hs.net.[#rossonwye](https://twitter.com/hashtag/rossonwye?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#herefordshire](https://twitter.com/hashtag/herefordshire?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#autismsupport](https://twitter.com/hashtag/autismsupport?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#funding](https://twitter.com/hashtag/funding?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#grants](https://twitter.com/hashtag/grants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/osjnCr8yii](https://t.co/osjnCr8yii)
> — RossCDT (@Ross_CDT) [January 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/Ross_CDT/status/1480565179809251330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Are you thinking of applying to the North Tyneside Health Inequalities [#VCSE](https://twitter.com/hashtag/VCSE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> sector grant programme? £10K to £30K of funding is available for successful bids.
> 
> Find out more and register now for the online Information Event tomorrow. Details
> ➡️ [https://t.co/n4hc1OReWx](https://t.co/n4hc1OReWx) [pic.twitter.com/2vcqer8bYr](https://t.co/2vcqer8bYr)
> — TyneHealth – North Tyneside GP Federation (@TyneHealth) [January 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/TyneHealth/status/1480468970046169089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Getting the conversation started about death and dying isn't easy – and it's often
> community activities and arts that help us talk.
> That's why we're excited to launch
> the Dying Matters Community Grants programme. Do you have an idea? Find out more:
> [https://t.co/yCcmyPJ2D0](https://t.co/yCcmyPJ2D0)
> — Dying Matters (@DyingMatters) [January 9, 2022](https://twitter.com/DyingMatters/status/1480162551581351938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)