Maximum value: £10,000
Application deadline: 17th May 2024
One-off grants are available to UK registered charities for projects that improve homes and communities spaces for those who are experiencing homelessness, in financial hardship, impacted by health, disability or other disadvantage or distress.
The funding is intended for registered charities working with people in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability, other disadvantage or distress) in the UK and who need funding for the following:
Projects that provide, maintain, repair or improve housing or community space.
Supporting people experiencing poor housing or homelessness.
There are two levels of grants:
- Up to £5,000 for garden projects
- Up to £10,000 for building or indoor projects.
The B&Q Foundation will consider awarding higher value grants.
Eligible Expenditure
The funding can support decorating, renovating, or creating spaces, both indoors and outdoors, where people can feel at home and have a sense of belonging.
Projects could include creating community gardens, redecorating properties, installing new boilers, and creating new buildings or rooms.
The funding will cover the full cost for the completion of the project, including staff time required.
Projects need to be delivered within six months of receiving the grant.
The guidance notes and FAQs can be found on the B&Q Foundation website.
The application process is managed by Neighbourly.
Upcoming application rounds in 2024. Applications will open at 9:30 am on:
- 26th April to 17th May (18:00).
- 22nd July to 9th August (18:00).
- 28th October to 15th November (18:00).
Please note groups will need to create a profile on the Neighbourly platform as part of the B&Q Foundation application process. The profile can also be used to access other types of support on the Neighbourly platform.
For eligibility and how to apply:
Apply For a Grant | B&Q Foundation (bqfoundation.org.uk)
About us: About | B&Q Foundation (bqfoundation.org.uk)
- B&Q Foundation Grant Enquiries
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