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The Happiness Fund
Created: 05/09/2024
News/Events Category: EmployabilityThe Happiness Fund is available to enable and support projects which improve mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development in local communities. They are specifically looking for grassroots organisations that are set up for and by the local community.
The main outcomes of the Fund are:
- Mental health
- Wellbeing and happiness
- Inclusion
- Learning and skills development
The fund is intended to support the setting up of new groups and activities, but to be successful, applicants will need to indicate how the activity/group can become self-sustainable or able to attract funding from other sources for the longer term.
Fund award sizes
Maximum: £5,000
Who can apply
To apply for the fund your project must be: (applications are welcomed from individuals and small businesses)
- Based in your local community
- Non-profit
- Non-political
- Focused on longevity
Exclusions
- Projects that are linked to larger organisations, already have access to funding that is ongoing or multi-national and national charities
- One-off events such as Christmas meals, day trips etc
- Paying salaries, accommodation or rent
- Public sector organisations
How to apply
Apply online via the Fund website. There are three stages to the applications process: stage one is a qualifying round, stage two a full application and stage three an interview.
The closing date for applications is Friday 04 October 2024.
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