Asda Foundation: Empowering Local Communities Grant – Round 3 September – November 2022

Organisation
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA)
Article date
24 May 2022
Primary interest
Voluntary sector

Asda’s charity, Asda Foundation, is committed to supporting local communities through grant giving and they believe it takes a whole community working together to improve people’s lives.

Empowering Local Communities is a new Asda Foundation grant for local groups aimed at supporting a broad range of activities that contribute towards transforming communities and improving lives.

As the rising cost of living is having a big impact on communities, this grant is open to groups helping to address this issue. Groups supporting refugees are also welcome to apply for this grant.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applications will be accepted from local community groups and organisations based in the UK.

What are the funder criteria?

Groups applying must meet all the following criteria:

  • Group must have a presence in and benefit the local community
  • Any equipment funded is the property of the group and is not for individual use
  • End beneficiaries must be community groups of people
  • Must be not for profit
  • There is no minimum timescale for how long the group has been in existence
How to apply?

There are four options to choose from under this grant. You must be clear from the outset which one you are applying for. It’s also possible to apply for a combination:

  1. Building Resilient Communities: Supporting community groups with the equipment, essentials, and facilities to enable activity to take place.
  2. Active Lives: Supporting participation in group physical activities.
  3. Seasonal Celebrations & Festivals: Enabling communities to celebrate what matters to them. Helping to bring people together to share experiences and encouraging everyone within the community to be together. E.g. Community garden party, Pride, Eid al-Adha.
  4. Leading Healthier Lives: From cooking and education classes to enabling positive mental health.

Your group can apply by:

  • Contact your local Community Champion to discuss the grant and to see if you are eligible to apply.
  • Complete an application form available from your local Community Champion by hand or digitally.
  • There are two different forms – Government Entity and Non-Government Entity forms.
  • Read the step-by-step guide available on the Asda Foundation website for guidance.
  • Once you have completed the application form, return it to the Asda Community Champion.
How much can you apply for?

Groups may apply for one Empowering Local Communities to grant per year with a maximum value of £1500 and a minimum value of £500.

Is there a deadline?
  • Applications must be submitted to your local Community Champion between 19 September – 11 November 2022 and activities must start/take place before 31 January 2023.
  • Applications should be submitted at least 6 weeks before your activity to give enough processing time.
Further information and support:
  • Link to fund: Empowering Local Communities Grant.
  • Please use the Asda Store Locator on the Asda Foundation website here to contact your local store and speak to your Community Champion about how they might be able to support you.
  • If you would like further support from RVA with submitting a funding application or any support with governance required for your group to get ready for this funding, please email advice@rva.org.ukor telephone 0118 937 2273 for free and independent support and advice.