Funding Links

The websites below are recommended for those looking for funding, or funding advice in the East Midlands. They are all free to use.

Big Lottery Fund - http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/

This should be your first port of call for funding advice, downloadable toolkits, other resources, training event and course information as well as extensive information on their own funding streams.

Heritage Lottery Fund - http://www.hlf.org.uk/

Similar to the Big Lottery site, it offers advice, downloadable toolkits and information on funding advice. This site is highly recommended!

Leicestershire Funding Toolkit - http://www.fundingtoolkit.org/

The Leicestershire Funding Toolkit offers a searchable database with a wealth of information on Government, lottery and charitable grants.

Grantnet - http://www.grantnet.com/

This is a fantastic and free to use site for both businesses and community groups. It provides a searchable grant database which identifies funding for your needs.

East Midlands Funding Forum - http://www.fundingindex.co.uk/

This site offers links to individual grant funders and categorises grants in terms of use and topic. A very user friendly site.

Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Community Foundation  - http://www.llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk/

The foundation offer a small amount of funding for particular initiatives and give good advice on how to apply and which fund to apply for. A highly recommended first stop shop for all your (small) funding needs.

Voluntary Action Leicestershire - http://www.valonline.org.uk/

VAL offer support to community and voluntary groups operating within the County and may be able to offer your organisation advice on looking for funding, attracting more volunteers or general advice on where you should take your organisation next.