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Alpkit Foundation: Grassroots Support Now (Coronavirus)

Archived Advice services Age Aged 60+ Community and neighbourhood development Community development COVID-19/Coronavirus Health promotion Health, wellbeing and sport Housing and homelessness Human rights and equality Information Technology Medical conditions Miscellaneous People with disabilities Poverty and deprivation Social inclusion Social welfare and poverty Sport and physical recreation Antrim & Newtownabbey Ards & North Down Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Belfast City Causeway Coast and Glens Derry City and Strabane England Fermanagh and Omagh Great Britain Lisburn and Castlereagh Mid and East Antrim Mid Ulster Newry, Mourne and Down Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Micro (up to £1,000)

Overview

The Alpkit Foundation supports projects that champion education, participation, environment, diversity and health. The Foundation are currently prioritising their funds to support projects that demonstrate an immediate impact on those affected by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic with grants of up to £500.

Who Can Apply?

Organisations and individuals serving those affected by the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak in the UK may apply.

What can be funded?

Examples of eligible projects include:

  • Being active in local communities to help elderly or vulnerable people.
  • Minimising the impact of self-isolation for those in quarantine and need access to food, medicines or social care.
  • Supporting foodbanks and increasing the number of meals on wheels deliveries to support the elderly.
  • Supporting those who are homeless or in temporary accommodation.
  • Bringing adventure indoors and overcoming the obstacles that prevent people benefiting from going outdoors.