Funding for local projects and activities which are important to the community and benefit the lives of local residents.

Phase 2 of the Empowering Local Communities Grant programme from the Asda Foundation is now available to support communities with a range of things, including the increase in the cost of living.

Not-for-profit organisations in the UK can apply and should be working in local communities for the benefit of residents. Groups supporting refugees are also welcomed to apply for this funding.

Grants of between £500 and £1,500 will support projects under four themes:

• Building resilient communities.
• Active lives.
• Seasonal celebrations and festivals.
• Leading healthier lives.

Activities for this round need to take place before 30 September 2022.

Application support and guidance are available from Asda Community Champions based in local Asda superstores. Completed forms should be passed to the Community Champion who will then submit the application to the Asda Foundation. The Foundation does not accept applications directly from organisations.

The deadline for applications is 19 August 2022.

 

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 19 August 2022.

Application forms can be obtained from Asda Community Champions, who are based in local Asda stores. Applicants can use the store locator link on the Foundation website to get in touch with their local store and speak to their Community Champion about their project proposal. Application forms may be completed by hand or digitally.

All applications must be made via the applicant's local Asda Community Champion; applications made directly by organisations will not be accepted by the Foundation.

Applications should be submitted at least six weeks before activities are due to begin to give enough processing time and should include the following:

• Bank statement/paying in slip to verify the payee name for the cheque by looking at the account name, which should be clearly visible.
• Group documents e.g. constitution, club rules, etc.
• If not a registered charity, provide confirmation that the group is a not for profit organisation.
• Digital signature declaration (if not providing a wet signature).
• Ringfencing confirmation (if group name and payee name are different).

For more information, visit the Asda Foundation website.