Aims/priorities: The Open Philanthropy Funds are now open for applications. They are launching two separate funds in the financial hardship sector, aiming to relieve and reduce financial hardship in the UK.
Panel A’s Fund
The Tackling Financial Hardship Fund (A) is a one off funding cycle awarding £250,000 in grants to relieve and reduce financial hardship in the UK, with a specific focus on supporting:
- Asylum seekers
- Young people
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities
- Those with experience of domestic violence
- Single parent households
- Women and girls
It will offer grants of up to £15,000 to charities and community groups (unregistered or registered) with a turnover of less than £100,000. Organisations who do not meet this criterion can still apply, with an explanation of why they should be considered.
Panel B’s Fund
The Tackling Financial Hardship Fund (B) is a one-off funding cycle awarding £125,000 in grants to relieve and reduce financial hardship in the UK, with a specific focus on supporting:
- Young people
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
- Single parent households
- People with disabilities
- Asylum seekers and those with NRPF
Grants between £5,000 and £25,000 will be offered to charities and community groups (unregistered or registered) with a turnover of less than £200,000.
Who can apply? Charities and community groups (unregistered or registered)
Grant amount: Up to £25,000.00
Application process: Click here to apply.
Deadline: Friday 16 December 2022, 5pm.
Contact information: Visit funders website.
Website: Tackling Financial Hardship funds