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U18 Better Starts is an Asda Foundation grant for local groups aimed at supporting a broad range of activities for children under the age of 18 which contribute towards transforming communities and improving children’s lives, as well as funding to strengthen their volunteering.

There are four options to choose from under this grant. You must be clear from the outset which one you are applying for. It’s also possible to apply for a combination. The options are:

• Providing Essentials: Providing the essentials to address an immediate need and/or situation.
• Transform/Improve: Funding to transform and/or improve a space/activity.
• Connect Together: Funding to bring people together, encouraging community connections.
• Volunteering: Funding to support volunteer costs enabling them to continue supporting their groups and communities.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Who can apply

Groups must have an income under £1 million per year in order to apply for the grassroots grants. Asda Foundation aims to support and prioritise local grassroots groups with low income where funding will make a bigger difference.

Maximum annual income:

£1,000,000

When to apply

Currently closed.

Next deadline: 8 Nov 2024

How to apply

The Community Champion in your local superstore will support you in completing your application and will submit the application to the Foundation on your behalf.

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Activites funded: Arts and culture Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Health care and wellbeing Sport and physical activity

Beneficiaries funded: Children Families General public Rural communities Mental health conditions Older people Disabilities Local communities Young people Urban communities

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