Asda Foundation Grants for UK Community-Led Organisations

The Asda Foundation supports the small grassroots groups at the heart of the communities with Asda Foundation Grants. The charitable foundation aims to empower local groups with funding. Each year, the Asda Foundation receives a large donation from Asda Stores. Consequently, they use this donation to provide grant funding to grassroots groups at the heart of communities throughout the UK. Specifically, in-store Asda Community Champions award grants to the local groups that need them most.

Asda Foundation guidelines outlines the types of projects they would fund, along with the key criteria your group must meet to be eligible to apply. Read all information in full before applying.

Who can apply for Asda foundation grants

Community-led organisations supporting people from a space can apply for the Investing in Spaces and Places Grant. Asda Foundation wants every organisation they support to be:

• True to their community mission: With clear aims that they strive towards achieving.
• Efficiently Run: With processes in place that comply with not-for-profit requirements, the skills and ability to achieve their aims.
• People Centered: With individuals at the heart of what they do and why they do it, whilst promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Locally Focused: With space for the local community, delivering services and support to multiple beneficiaries, and adapting to change.

Especially encourage applications from groups who are:

• Located in an area of deprivation
• Inclusive and encourage diversity
• Tackling food poverty
• Tackling local crime/anti-social behaviour

The closing dates for grants are is Sunday 28th July, 2024

Asda Foundation continuously reviews the volume of  applications for this grant. If demand is exceptionally high, Asda Foundation reserves the right to close applications ahead of the scheduled closing date. If unexpected circumstances arise beyond their control, the grants may be paused, or criteria amended. This will be communicate with applicants to advise on next steps if this happens.

For more information and how to apply, click here.

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