Aims/priorities: LandAid allocates more than £2 million to 'outstanding’ small-medium sized charities in communities throughout the UK.
There are three funding streams offered within the Routes Out of Homelessness programme. They are each linked to the provision of a different type of bedspace as defined by the Positive Pathway which recognises three distinct types of accommodation: Emergency, Supported, and Independent.
The streams offered are as follows:
- Safe Places Grants - to create new/additional hosting bedspaces, generally bedspaces in the homes of individuals or families who may be volunteers or paid.
- Capital Grants - to create bedspaces in properties owned by, or on a long-term lease to charitable organisations.
- Move-on Grants - To unlock bedspaces in the private, or social, rental sector. These bedspaces will be for move-on accommodation.
Who can apply? UK organisations with charitable objectives are eligible to apply. This includes registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) or other not-for-profit organisations. Applicants must have at least three unrelated members of their board of trustees.
Applicants must work with young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless, or who are at risk of, or have experience homelessness. This does not need to be the sole focus of the organisation, but LandAid funding can only cover projects which specifically support this age group.
Partnership applications, with an identified lead partner who will hold the funding and monitoring duties associated with the grant, are welcome.
In 2024, there is particular interest in projects that will create bedspaces with the following attributes:
- Based in the North-East, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
- For groups of young people who may be disproportionately at risk of homelessness. This would include young people of colour, young refugees and young people identifying as LGBTQ+
- Which would be transformational for the charity and/or local area
Grant amount: There are three funding streams:
- Safe Places - there are no funding limits, but bedspaces are expected to cost anywhere between £1,000 and £3,500.
- Capital Grants - awards between £20,000 and £100,000 will usually be made under this stream.
- Move-on Grants - it is anticipated that the average move-on bedspace in the private sector will generally cost £1,000 to £2,000 to unlock.
Application process: LandAid has announced the programme will reopen to applications on Monday 8 January 2024.
There is a two stage application process:
The first step is to submit an Expression of Interest form. Applicants can expect a response within three to four weeks.
Those who are successful will be invited to provide further information at a second stage. The deadline for full applications is midday on 23 February 2024.
An expression of interest form, FAQs and guidance notes are available to download on LandAid's website.
Deadline: Friday 23 February 2024.
Contact information: Email: grants@landaid.org
Website: Routes Out of Homelessness Grant Programmes - LandAid