26 October 2020
Funding for Frontline Organisations Supporting Vulnerable Women
Women’s organisations and services in England that are supporting women who are experiencing poverty and low income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for funding.
Applications are invited for a new Fund that aims to make women’s sector organisations stronger, more sustainable and able to build their resilience to economic shocks caused and magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of £475,000 is available and organisations can apply for grants of between £5,000 and £25,000. Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £250,000 that have a track record of supporting financially vulnerable women, including frontline organisations and services.
Organisations are eligible to apply if:
- They are supporting women who experience disproportionate challenges and difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
- They are providing services and support for vulnerable women, for which there will be increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
Priority will be given to organisations in the Midlands and North of England where the pandemic has had the most impact. Applications from organisations supporting and led by BAME women, women with disabilities and financially vulnerable LGBT+ women will also be prioritised.
Organisations can use the grants to pay for core and frontline staff salaries, running costs/overheads, project costs and goods and equipment to support the adaption of frontline services.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 16 November 2020.