Government and European Funding Sources
Government
Funding through the UK Government is administered and distributed through a number of government departments, regional offices and independent bodies. The following links provide an introduction to government funding opportunities, and a starting point for researching both national and local funding schemes.
www.governmentfunding.org.ukFree service providing the facility to search for grants for the voluntary and community sector from the following funders: Department for Education and Skills, Department of Health, Home Office, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Government Offices for the Regions. Receive email alerts on new and update grant schemes.
www.info4local.gov.ukDesigned to provide fast access to information relating to local-government, info4local offers a search facility to locate information from more than 65 government departments, agencies and public bodies. Includes links to useful web sites from the government and organisations relevant to local authorities.
www.gos.gov.uk/nationalGovernment and European funding schemes are often administered through regional government offices or local bodies. This is the homepage of the Government Office Network, with information and links to the regional government offices.
www.cover-east.orgCommunity and Voluntary Forum: Eastern Region (COVER)
www.lvstc.org.ukLondon Voluntary Sector Training Consortium(LVSTC)
European
Funding schemes through the European Union can be relatively complex to comprehend. The following links provide a starting point for researching and accessing information on European funding. Many schemes are administered by the government offices for the local regions (www.gos.gov.uk/national/).
europa.eu.int/grants/Comprehensive information on EU funding schemes, providing an introduction to EU funding and enabling the user to search or browse grants offered by the EU.
www.cec.org.ukHomepage for the European Commission Representation in the United Kingdom.
europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/index_en.htmEuropean Aid Cooperation Office.
http://europa.eu.int/index_en.htmEuropean Union homepage (English language).
http://www.esf.gov.ukThe European Social Fund (ESF) homepage for the UK. This website provides an introduction to the ESF and how it works, including information about what the ESF does and how ESF money is spent. Details of Objective 1, 2 and 3 funding are provided, as well as for the EQUAL programme. Full details of the application process available.
www.euclid.info/uk/Funding for culture from the European Union; EUCLID is the official EU Cultural Contact Point for the UK.
www.objective3.orgThe Scottish Objective 3 Programme website is a useful point of information for information on both the Objective 3 European Social Fund Programme and the Equal Programme. It provides access to a range of information relating to the 2 programmes, including the facility to download guidelines and application forms.
www.wefo.wales.gov.ukThe Welsh European Funding Objective homepage. The aim of the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) is to ensure that European Structural Funds work efficiently. The website provides information and guidance on the EU Structural Fund programmes in Wales, in addition to the role of WEFO plays in administering the funds.
English regional European Funding Advice Offices
Applying for European funding can be a complex process. For information, advice and support in applying for European funds, contact your regional European Funding Advice Office by following the links below:
www.esfvon.org.ukEuropean Structural Funds Voluntary Organisation Northern (ESFVON)
www.nwnetwork.org.ukNorth West Network
www.yhregforum.org.ukYorkshire and Humber Regional Forum for Voluntary Organisations
www.cefet.org.ukCo-ordinating European Funding for the East Midlands Third Sector (CEFET)
www.wmeuronet.co.ukWest Midlands European Network (WMEN)
www.savage-europe.org.ukSouthern Association of Voluntary Action Groups for Europe (SAVAGE)