Grant News
Small and local charities and CICs in England and Wales led by and working with d/deaf and disabled people experiencing poverty can apply for a three-year unrestricted grant of up to £75,000.
The aim of the funding is to enable organisations to help deaf and disabled people gain greater choice and control in their lives, access their rights, and overcome barriers.
To be eligible, applicants must be community-led, offer advice or advocacy on social security, deliver services tailored to the needs of the people they support, and have an annual income between £25,000 and £500,000.
The Foundation can also fund up to £500 of accessibility support to enable organisations to apply for this programme, including:
- BSL interpreters
- Language translation
- Scribes
- Dyslexia software
The funding is available through the Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations Fund.
This year, 41 grants will be made across England and Wales.
The application deadline is 5pm on the 4th September 2025.
The Foundation will hold a live webinar on the 16th July 2025 to talk through the eligibility, programme, and shortlisting criteria for this programme and answer any questions live. Applicants can learn more and sign up for this webinar by clicking here.
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