Empowering Local Communities Grant

Applications open: 28th August to 3rd November 2023

Funding for activities & events: Before 1st March 2024

This grant is one of three grants underneath our ‘Grassroots Grants’ programme and is designed to support a broad range of activities helping to transform communities and improve lives. We know every community need is different and therefore we will support and fund what is needed and important to your community. What do local groups in your area need support for? What would make the biggest difference for the people in your community?

Your group must meet the eligibility criteria below. Please check carefully before applying.

Group Criteria

1. The group is not for profit

2. The end beneficiaries are community groups of people

3. The group has a presence locally and its work benefits the local community

4. The group has a bank account in its group name and can provide proof

5. The group has suitable governance to be able to manage funds from Asda Foundation. E.g., Financial reporting, committee meetings

6. The applying organisation must have a live safeguarding plan in place. The applicant needs to provide contact details of their Safeguarding Lead. Documentation may be requested.

7. There is no minimum timescale for how long the group has been in existence

8. Groups can apply for a maximum of one Grassroots Grant per year (in round 1, 2 or 3).

Grassroots Grants are: Empowering Local Communities, Under 18s Better Starts and Cost of Living. This year's Grassroots Grants started at the end of Feb. If groups received a grant in Round 1 or Round 2 2023, they cannot apply again this year. Groups must not apply to multiple stores; they should work with one store only.

For more information please visit PowerPoint Presentation (asdafoundation.org)