Tesco is banishing Blue Monday, traditionally known as the most depressing day of the year, by launching a campaign to give 60 charities and community projects a £300k boost.

Over the next three weeks, they are calling for applications from groups across the UK that would benefit from a £5000 grant to help them to make a difference in their communities.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applications will be accepted from a wide range of organisations including:

• voluntary/community organisations,
• registered charities,
• social enterprises,
• Community Interest Companies (please note, CIC’s must have been running for a minimum of two years and limited by guarantee),
• community councils, mutuals, and housing organisations,
• Other not-for-profit organisations might also be eligible. 

What are the funding priorities?

Priority will be given to projects that provide food and support to young people, with examples including:

• A local school needing support to buy food for a children’s breakfast club,
• A voluntary organisation working with families to run a food bank,
• A charity supporting young people with specialist advice to manage mental health,
• A brownie or scout group needing new camping equipment,
• Kitchen equipment for a youth project to set up a holiday club,
• Supporting a community centre wanting to put on a celebration lunch or Meals on Wheels service,
• A healthy eating project that supports families to cook healthy meals on a budget.

How much can organisations apply for?

Applicants can apply for one of 60 x £5,000 Tesco Community Grants. Each successful applicant will be awarded £5,000 for their organisation.

How to apply for a grant?

• Step 1: Read the guidance notes before applying for more detail about the grants and project eligibility.
• Step 2: Read the FAQs for any additional questions to see if they have got the answer.
• Step 3: To apply, fill in the application form in Apply Now link.

Is there a deadline?

• Applications are open from 17 January 2022 until 6 February 2022.
• The successful applicants will be notified by email within 60 days of the closing date.

Further information

• If you experience or anticipate any barriers with an application process, or require help to make an application,  please contact Groundwork. You can find the contact details here Contact Us.
  
• Click here for the full Terms and Conditions .
• 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 contact Herjeet at herjeet.randhawa@rva.org.uk or telephone 0118 937 2273 for free and independent support and advice.
• To hear more about this and other upcoming funding, attend the Funder Presentations hosted by RVA on 3 February 10am – 11.30am online. Each funder will present on their funding stream and there will be the opportunity for a Q&A. Find out more and book online here.