Deadline: 26-November-2025
The focus is on rules and processes, the way services are usually organised, and everyday behaviours and decisions. The programme seeks to work with organisations that have experience of working with Black communities, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, Jewish communities, Middle Eastern and East Asian communities, and South Asian communities.
Projects must be located in England and can apply for grants ranging from £250,000 to £5,000,000, with a decision period of approximately 27 weeks. The funding aims to support collaborative efforts that bring together different knowledge, skills, and perspectives to address structural racism and discrimination effectively. This funding is expected to last for 5 years.
Organisations of all sizes—whether local or operating across England—are encouraged to apply if they are making a difference in promoting equity and inclusion. Applications can be made by a single organisation, a partnership, or a larger group, but one organisation must take the lead and submit the application on behalf of all partners.
Eligible applicants include constituted voluntary or community organisations, co-operative societies, constituted groups or clubs, registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), not-for-profit companies, community interest companies (CICs), statutory bodies (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils), and community benefit societies.
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