January's Funding Round-Up has highlighted a few opportunities for schools and local community organisations. Read on and see if you or your community can benefit.

DfES

Applications for Round 3 of the Strategic School Improvement Fund are now open and will close at midday on Friday 20 April 2018.  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/strategic-school-improvement-fund

BBC Children in Need

£10,000 – unlimited.  Grants are awarded each year to UK, not-for-profit organisations, including schools and community projects to support disadvantaged children and young people. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1N4ddmFHns8VPKjyp3PMYwn/apply-for-a-grant

Lawn Tennis Association

Uncapped capital funding awarded to schools and partner organisations to create grassroots community tennis networks.  Closing date for applications 28th Feb, 2018.  https://www.lta.org.uk/venue-management/facilities-advice/

The Rowing Foundation

£500-£3000 The Rowing Foundation had re-opened applications for grants to promote rowing for young people.  http://www.therowingfoundation.org.uk/home/

B&Q Community Re-Use Scheme

B&Q offers unsold products and materials to schools and local community organisations via its network of stores.  http://www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/

The Coalfields Community Investment Programme

Total fund - £500,000 Focused on tackling challenges in England’s coalfield communities.  Applications open 15th January, 2018.  Eligible projects should focus on improving Skills, Employment or Health.  https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/what-we-do/division-missing/coalfields-community-investment-programme-ccip-funding-support/