Search for Funding
There are several online databases that allow you to search for funding to meet your needs. Some are free to use but you will normally have to register. Others are subscription services. Some of these are made available by subscribers for those searching for funding within a local area.
Don't forget - the fit4funding newsletter provides information on hundreds of current funding opportunities each month.
Funding Central
Government Funding
A funding search from various Government departments and Regional Government Offices. There is now a charge
Lottery Funding
You can use this online service to search for funding from all the Lottery Good Causes.
Green Grants Machine
Green Grants Machine are the UK's most comprehensive source of information on grants, loans and awards available to help your business go green and save on energy bills.
Subscription Services available free to those within subscribers area
Free access for West Yorkshire users
IDOX /J4B provide searchable databases of funding for business as well as the voluntary and community sector for subscribers in local areas. These, including many Local Authorities, who offer the service free to the public. These can often be accessed through your local CVS or council websites.
Free access for Bradford users.
Trust Funding
Directory of Social Change's website details trusts within DSC and CAF publications. This is accessed through: www.trustfunding.org.uk
Company Giving
Directory of Social Change's http://www.companygiving.org.uk website details all companies included within DSC and CAF publications and is updated regularly throughout the year.
GRANTfinder
GRANTfinder is the UK's leading grants and policy database and includes details in excess of 6,000 funding opportunities. The services include access to: a flexibly searchable database; Newsflash service; deadlines listing; and Research Help Desk. GRANTfinder subscribers include: local authorities; the voluntary and charitable sector; universities and colleges; housing associations; the health sector; and business support organisations. www.grantfinder.co.uk
