Funding for community groups to support children and young people, particularly during the summer.

Round 2 of the Asda Foundation U18 Better Starts Grant is now open for applications.

Not-for-profit organisations working to benefit children and young people under 18 years of age can apply for funding for a range of activities that address the following:

• Provision of essential items eg, food, hygiene products.
• Encourage physical activity.
• Improve mental health.
• Celebrations within communities eg, summer holiday events.

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.

Groups may apply for grants of between £500 to £1,500.

The deadline for applications is 19 August 2022.

 

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 19 August 2022.

Applications should be submitted at least six weeks before the activity to give enough processing time.

The local Community Champion should be contacted to discuss the grant and to check eligibility. Submission forms are available from the Community Champion.

The following should be submitted with the completed application form:

• Bank statement/paying in slip.
• Group documents e.g. constitution, club rules, etc.
• Digital signature declaration (if not providing a wet signature).
• Ringfencing confirmation.

If the group is not a registered charity, confirmation of not-for-profit status is required.

For more information, visit the Asda Foundation website.