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Unlock Funding for Your Local Initiatives: Explore Opportunities in Leeds
If you are looking to secure funding to support a local project or initiative, the curated list of funders and information providers presented here, offers a great starting point to explore grants and funding opportunities available within Leeds.

Local opportunities
- Leeds Community Foundation is the region’s largest independent funder. The Foundation distributes grants and advice to community organisations within Leeds and Bradford.
- The Doing Good Leeds website is regularly updated with opportunities and sources of grant funding for Voluntary and Community Groups in Leeds. Funding can include grants, contracts and social finance (loans).
- There are 10 community committees across Leeds, each representing a different part of the city. The committees can allocate money to fund community projects and youth activities,with small grants up to £500, and large grants over £500.
- Funding Leeds is a partnership between the public and third sector, which supports organisations to become self-sufficient in finding funding. After registering, the website allows users to search for funding opportunities, receive updates and access local support
- Community First Yorkshire is a regional body that works with voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises (VCSE) and rural communities across North, South and West Yorkshire. The recently launched funding portal allows VCSE organisations to search for funding opportunities.

National Opportunities
- The aim of the National Lottery Community Fund is to support people and communities across the UK to thrive. The comprehensive website allows you to search current funding programmes as well as previously funded projects. In addition there is guidance on what makes a good application and if successful, help with managing your funding.
- The Big Bike Revival is a national intervention aimed at encouraging an uptake in cycling amongst adults. The programme is funded by Active Travel England and the UK Government, with frequent calls for applications.
- As the national governing body for cycling in Britain, British Cycling signposts to various pots of funding for cycling clubs to develop facilities, volunteers and young riders.
- The Community Transport Association is a charitable organisation focussed on providing flexible and accessible community-led solutions to meet local transport needs. The CTA website provides information on a range of funding support opportunities available in England.
- Motability Foundation’s Active Travel Grant Programme helps charities and organisations to fund improvements and access to quality and affordable active travel equipment and journeys.

Grant Resources
Whether you need support with strengthening your bid, an explanation of key funding terms or helping with planning your budget, Leeds Community Foundation have got your covered. With an excellent bank of resources, tools, and even example application forms, this site should be your go-to companion.