We can help with
support with finding funding
We can help you work out what funding you need and find the right funder. We can work with you on a one-to-one basis, or you can come along to one of our workshops or events.
We run a Funding Fair a couple of times a year, when we invite a range of funders, from the National Lottery to smaller local funders like One Community and The Loose Change Charity along for you to meet.
We also run regular workshops throughout the year on:
- Finding Your Funder
- Applying to Trusts and Foundations
- Bid writing
We also try to highlight new funding opportunities at our networking events and Members’ Meetings.
what can i apply for now?
You can find details of all the current funds that are accepting applications below. We also share these on social media and send them out in our monthly newsletter.
support with writing applications
We can also help you work on your applications, again either on a one-to-one basis or at one of our regular bid writing workshops. These cover things like:
- Writing Your First Bid
- Improving Your Grant Applications
If you haven’t applied for funding before you can start with one of our TSL Kirklees Small Grants Funds and we’ll support you through the process. See Current Funding Opportunities for ones that are open now, or speak to us to find out more.
Partnership bids
To access larger pots of longer-term funding, you may need to be part of a partnership of organisations all working together. We can help you make those connections, if you haven’t done already, and work on your application.
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FAQS
where do I start?
There are a few funders that we always signpost people to, so it’s always worth starting with these:
- TSL Kirklees Small Grants Funding – see Current Funding Opportunities below for any that are open now.
- National Lottery Awards For All
- One Community
- Kirklees Council Ward Budgets
- Kirklees Council/Kirklees Youth Alliance Healthy Holidays Funding
- The West Yorkshire Mayor’s Safer Communities Funding (formerly the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer Communities Funding)
- Kirklees 4 Community
- Crowdfunding
- Growing Great Places – a partnership between Kirklees Council and SpaceHive
what do I need to think about?
- BASICS
- How much do you need?
- What’s it for?
- Do you fit the criteria for this particular grant?
- GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
- Some funders may only fund registered charities
- Social enterprises may be eligible for both third sector and business grants (but will be excluded most grants from Charitable Trusts and Foundations)
- Social enterprises will be eligible for social investment funding and loans
- Most funders will only fund you if you have 3+ people on your board of trustees/directors or management committee and they may specify that some or all need to be unrelated
For more information about governance and legal structures for your organisation see:
- Setting up a community group or charity
- Creating a social enterprise
- Developing your charity or community group
- DETAILS
- Who will you be working with?
- Do you need staff or volunteers to deliver the project?
- What are your costs?
- Do you have a bank account?
- How will you keep a record of how you’ve spent the money?
- Do you have insurance and the correct policies and procedures that a funder might expect?
- How are you going to show what you’ve achieved/the impact you’ve had?
- STRATEGY
- Can I apply to more than 1 funder at the same time?
- Can I apply to more than 1 funder raise enough money?
- Can I rework the application and send it to someone else if we’re not successful?
- Can I rework my application and resubmit it?
- Do I need some independent help/feedback on my application?
If you need help or advice with any of this, please get in touch.
Where can I find new funders to try?
Kirklees for funding
Third Sector Team
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Current Funding Opportunities
Local Impact Fund (LIF) Round 5 Now Open – Funding Available for Community Projects, Research & Policy Initiatives
Part of Maximus’ delivery of the Restart Scheme and our ongoing commitment to support the communities we serve, our Local Impact Fund (LIF) is about leaving a lasting legacy in our Restart delivery areas, offering direct benefit to the local community whilst investing in the region’s economic recovery.
Alongside our investments in local organisations to deliver community projects and initiatives, which to date have provided hundreds of thousands of pounds to dozens of partners, this cycle we are expanding the scope of our Local Impact Fund grants to cover impactful research and policy work.
Why we are expanding the scope of the Local Impact Fund
The labour market and local economies are rapidly changing, with structural and systemic challenges. AI is transforming the structure of the labour market. The number of young people not in education, employment or training is at the highest level for more than a decade. The disability employment gap remains stuck at more than 30%. And access to housing, quality childcare, transport and healthcare are limiting access to quality jobs and local economic growth. We believe that quality research and policy work can help identify best practice and achieve lasting change.
Through this funding, our aim is to have a shared goal of:
- Make a lasting positive impact within the local communities
- Reduce inequalities
- Improve access to employment opportunities, particularly in the most deprived communities
Who can apply?
The fund is open to organisations across West and South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. We are especially keen to receive applications from projects in the following priority areas:
Calderdale / Kirklees / Bradford / Wakefield / Barnsley / Doncaster / Rotherham / Ashfield / Nottingham / Bolsover / Mansfield / Derbyshire.
We welcome applications for projects that supports rural and isolated communities within the above district areas, particularly where transport, digital connectivity and access to services create barriers to learning and employment.
Funding available
Depending on organisational structure, applicants may apply for up to £20,000.
Additional Information
In addition to the guidance document, Maximus are offering information sessions for prospective applicants. To book a session with their Social Value team, please email localimpactfund2b@maximusuk.co.uk.
- Wednesday 5th August at 10:00 – 11:00 –Join the meeting now
- Wednesday 12th August at 10:00 – 11:00 – Join the meeting now
Please Complete the Social Value & Research Activity Form
🔗 Social Value & Research Activity Submission Form - Local Impact Fund - Round 5 Expression of Interest – Fill out form
Deadline: Friday 4th September 2026 at 17:00
Important notes
- Due to anticipated high demand, timescales may be shortened if we receive an exceptional number of applications—please apply early to avoid disappointment.
- Please note: the fund is designed to support wider communities where we deliver the Restart Scheme. It does not specifically target Restart Scheme participants.
- A PDF version of the Expression of Interest (EOI) form is also attached for reference. Please use this as a guide when preparing your application and submit your final application through the online submission form linked above.
Local Funding - Kirklees
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