Deadline: 25-Jun-2026
The Period Dignity in Communities Grant supports organisations working to improve access to free period products for people who menstruate, with a strong focus on reducing inequality and ensuring dignity in how essential hygiene products are provided. The programme prioritises underserved and vulnerable communities, helping address barriers linked to income, housing insecurity, disability, and social exclusion.
With a total funding pot of £72,000 for Swansea, the grant aims to strengthen community-level distribution systems and ensure period products are available free of charge to those who need them most.
About the Programme
- The grant supports access to free period products across communities.
- It focuses on improving menstrual equity and reducing period poverty.
- Funding prioritises underserved and vulnerable population groups.
- The programme promotes dignity in how products are distributed and accessed.
- It aims to support women, girls, and all people who menstruate.
- Emphasis is placed on low-income households and disadvantaged communities.
- The initiative encourages practical and accessible distribution methods.
- It supports organisations delivering community-based support services.
Programme Objectives
- Improve access to free period products.
- Reduce period poverty in underserved communities.
- Support low-income households with essential hygiene products.
- Promote dignity in menstrual health access.
- Strengthen local distribution and support systems.
- Address barriers faced by marginalised groups.
- Ensure equitable access across diverse communities.
- Improve wellbeing and social inclusion for people who menstruate.
Priority Focus Areas
- Provision of free period products.
- Improved access to menstrual hygiene products.
- Support for low-income households.
- Tackling period poverty and inequality.
- Dignified and accessible distribution methods.
- Support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
- Support for Gypsies, Roma and Traveller communities.
- Assistance for asylum seekers and refugees.
- Inclusion of disabled people and carers.
- Support for LGBTQ+ communities.
- Assistance for victims of domestic abuse.
- Support for homeless or insecurely housed individuals.
Funding Information
- Total funding available: £72,000 (Swansea).
- Typical application value: around £1,500.
- Applications assessed based on merit and need.
- Funding supports delivery of free period products.
- Grants aim to expand equitable access across communities.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public bodies.
- Charitable organisations.
- Voluntary organisations.
- Organisations with charitable objectives.
- Not-for-profit organisations.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver community-based support and improve access to period products for underserved groups.
Who Can Benefit?
The programme supports individuals and groups including:
- Women, girls, and people who menstruate.
- Low-income households.
- People experiencing period poverty.
- Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
- Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
- Asylum seekers and refugees.
- Disabled people and carers.
- LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Victims of domestic abuse.
- People experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Expected Outcomes
Funded projects are expected to contribute to:
- Reduced period poverty across communities.
- Improved access to free menstrual products.
- Greater dignity in product distribution.
- Enhanced support for vulnerable groups.
- Stronger community wellbeing and inclusion.
- Reduced inequality in access to hygiene essentials.
- Better awareness of menstrual equity needs.
- More consistent local provision systems.
Why This Programme Matters
- Many individuals face financial barriers to accessing period products.
- Period poverty can impact health, education, and wellbeing.
- Underserved communities experience higher levels of exclusion.
- Access to menstrual products is essential for dignity and participation.
- Community-based distribution improves reach and effectiveness.
- Supporting vulnerable groups reduces inequality.
- Local organisations play a key role in addressing hygiene poverty.
Application Tips
- Highlight experience supporting underserved communities.
- Show how your project improves access to free period products.
- Demonstrate understanding of period poverty and its impacts.
- Provide a clear distribution and delivery plan.
- Emphasise dignity, inclusion, and accessibility in delivery.
- Include partnerships that strengthen community reach.
- Focus on priority groups identified in the programme.
- Present a realistic and transparent budget.
- Outline measurable outcomes and impact indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Period Dignity in Communities Grant?
- It is a funding programme supporting organisations to provide free period products and improve menstrual equity for underserved communities.
How much funding is available?
- The total funding available is £72,000 for Swansea, with typical grants around £1,500 per application.
Who can apply for the grant?
- Eligible applicants include public bodies, charitable organisations, voluntary organisations, and other not-for-profit groups with charitable objectives.
Who is the programme designed to support?
- It supports women, girls, and people who menstruate, especially those from underserved and low-income communities.
What activities can be funded?
- Activities include providing free period products, improving access, and delivering dignified distribution systems.
Which groups are prioritised?
- Priority groups include low-income households, ethnic minorities, refugees, disabled people, carers, LGBTQ+ communities, victims of domestic abuse, and homeless individuals.
What is the main goal of the programme?
- The goal is to reduce period poverty and ensure fair, dignified access to menstrual products.
Conclusion
The Period Dignity in Communities Grant provides targeted funding to reduce period poverty and improve access to essential menstrual products across Swansea. By supporting community-based organisations, the programme strengthens dignity, inclusion, and equity for people who menstruate, particularly those facing social and economic disadvantage.
For more information, visit Swansea Council.