Funding Information

Tameside Libraries Information Service hold a variety of resources containing information about funding and grants. From individual grants to writing fundraising applications, we hold information that can help you. This page is a guide to the funding resources available at TLIS.
 

Grantfinder

Grantfinder is a tool capable of searching 4,000 grants, loans and awards available for application. Search by location, funding type and sector to find relevant sources of funding.
 
Features information on over 8,000 funding schemes including grants, loans and awards from local, regional and national UK government, European funding, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors.
 
Content ranges from modest community funds at one end of the spectrum to major, multi-level European initiatives at the other.
 
Advice including articles on topical funding issues and information on fund details including background, funding levels, eligibility criteria, previous successful projects, who to contact and links to application forms.

Grantfinder is available at Ashton Library - please ask at the counter or contact us via web chat or on 0161 342 4000 option 1.
 

Other Funding Resources Available:

The Directory of Grant-Making Trusts - A comprehensive reference book covering the largest 2,500 trusts and foundations in the UK which give grants to organisations.

Plus a selection of books on fundraising and how to write funding applications.

Recommended Websites

Visit the following recommended websites for information about funding and advice: 

The National Lottery Community Fund  – Awards lottery money to community groups and projects that improve health, education and the environment.

Debt Advice – The service is based within the Council’s Welfare Rights Service and offers free, independent, confidential advice, support and assistance with debt problems.

Educational Grants Advisory Service  – This service also offers students, especially disadvantaged ones, guidance and advice to enable them to secure funding for education and training.

Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)  – The HLF sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage through innovative investment in projects that have a lasting impact on people and places. The HLF funds heritage projects of all sizes, with grants ranging from £3,000 to over £5million.

The Prince's Trust  – A youth charity that helps change young lives.

Turn2us – A charitable service which helps people access money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help.