TVA FUNDING TEAM GRANTS NEWSLETTER Issue 1
funding streams that may be suitable to you. The information added has been provided directly from the funder with no changes from us. Have a read through and see if you find anything useful for your orgnaisation or project. At TVA we are happy to support you with finding funding or with writing a funding bid. If you would like to receive a digital FUNDING copy of this newsletter or additional hard copies, please get in touch. 1
Rosa, the UK fund for women and girls Grant-making charity Rosa is offering grants of up to £28,000 through its Stand With Us Fund. The fund supports organisations to become stronger and more effective; better meeting the needs of women and girls and influencing wider change for all women and girls across the UK. Organisations can apply for up to £28,000 to fund areas related to organisational development. This fund is for organisations that have an income of between £100,000 and £500,000 (from their last set of annual accounts). The application process consists of a short registration form and an application form. FUNDING The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 22nd June. You can find out more about the fund and its eligibility criteria, and register for a How to Apply webinar at the Rosa website. For further updates you can follow Rosa on LinkedIn. https://rosauk.org/our-programmes/stand-with-us/ 2 If you would like support with applications, please feel free to get in touch with our funding team - funding@tvawales.org.uk
Community Cohesion Grant, Torfaen Council TCBC have launched their 2026 Community Cohesion Grant, which offers community groups, third sector organisations and schools the opportunity to apply for funding of up to £2,000 to support a new project or to enhance existing provision. Applications are particularly encouraged from groups whose projects: Promote a strong sense of belonging Bring people together around shared interests Challenge discrimination and prejudice while encouraging inclusion Support ethnic minority communities and strengthen community cohesion FUNDING The closing date for applications is Friday 10 July 2026. Please note that all projects must be delivered within Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent or Caerphilly Boroughs and fully completed by 31 January 2027. Successful applicants will be notified by September 2026. For more information, email communitycohesionteam@torfaen.gov.uk 3 If you would like support with applications, please feel free to get in touch with our funding team - funding@tvawales.org.uk
King Charles III Charitable Fund The King Charles III Charitable Fund has reopened its Small Grants Programme, offering grants of up to £3,000 per year for up to 3 years. The funding supports small UK non-profit organisations working in areas such as the environment, countryside, education, heritage, health, and social inclusion. To be eligible, organisations must: Be a non-profit based in the UK with an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000. Have been operating for at least two years. Hold less than six months of unrestricted reserves. Submit a project with a total cost of under £50,000. FUNDING The programme runs three funding rounds per year, each focusing on two of the fund’s six themes. This funding round will support projects under the Fund's Environment and Countryside theme. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 7 May 2026. Applicants will need to complete an eligibility quiz to confirm their eligibility and get an application link. for more information, visit: https://www.kccf.org.uk/small-grants/ 4 If you would like support with applications, please feel free to get in touch with our funding team - funding@tvawales.org.uk
Welsh Water Grants of up to £5,000 are available to charities, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations working in the Welsh Water area for projects that benefit local communities. Examples of projects that could receive funding include: Health and Wellbeing – Projects that support the health and wellbeing of people in the community. Cost of Living - Projects that help people take steps to manage or avoid debt and build their financial capability. This can include activities that raises awareness and take up of utility affordability support such as the Welsh Water schemes. FUNDING Environmental – Improvements / creation of local green spaces or environmental initiatives. Water safety or efficiency - educational programmes that raise awareness around water efficiency, sustainability, or innovation. Priority will be given to those projects in areas where Welsh Water are, or has been, working. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026. Visit: https://corporate.dwrcymru.com/en/community/communityfund for more information or to apply. 5 If you would like support with applications, please feel free to get in touch with our funding team - funding@tvawales.org.uk
Funded Securing funding isn’t just about having a great idea, it’s about presenting it in a way that stands out. With several grant opportunities currently open, this is a valuable moment for organisations working with children, young people, and communities to access much-needed support. But with competition high, a well-crafted application can be the deciding factor. Early childhood development projects Funding for charities focused on giving every child the best possible start in life. Amount: Up to £70,000 (over a maximum of 3 years; includes project, core, and capital costs) Deadline: 25 June 2026 FUNDING Environmental & educational projects Support for initiatives helping young or disadvantaged people through environmental or educational activities worldwide. Amount: Up to £10,000 (project costs) Deadline: 30 June 2026 Creativity-focused projects Up to £15,000 (project costs) Deadline: 31 July 2026 For more information, visit: https://www.funded.team/? SQF_CAMPAIGN=gm-weekly-char-070526#register-interest 6 If you would like support with applications, please feel free to get in touch with our funding team - funding@tvawales.org.uk
gofod3 is back for 2026! Join hundreds of people from the voluntary sector for an absolutely buzzing day of free events and networking. gofod3 is the biggest event of its kind in Wales, organised annually by WCVA, in collaboration with the voluntary sector. Don’t miss out on visiting The Exchange (new for 2026) and the busy Marketplace where you can meet a wide range of exhibitors and connect with colleagues from the voluntary, public and private sectors. Book a place on a wide range of free events running throughout the This year gofod3 is taking place day, from panel discussions on 17 June 2026 at Cardiff City to hands-on workshops. Stadium. FUNDING Find out what’s in the ‘Gofod’ means ‘space’ in Welsh programme this year and and gofod3 is the space for the book your space by visiting gofod3.cymru. voluntary sector in Wales. Whether you’re a trustee, staff member, volunteer or all three, gofod3 has something to offer you. 7 If you would like support with applications, please feel free to get in touch with our funding team - funding@tvawales.org.uk
At TVA we like to work with funders and making connections between them and groups in Torfaen. We have a small space available in our CWTCH which some funders use for 1-1 drop in sessions. We currently have these two funders in on a Monday once a month: FUNDING 8 If you would like support with applications, please feel free to get in touch with our funding team - funding@tvawales.org.uk
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