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The Mayor of London has announced the final round of the Building Strong Communities Fund to support communities as they recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. This round of funding is aimed at equity-led charities and voluntary organisations with an annual turnover of £50,000 or less, providing grants of up to £6,000 to support community-led activities and projects.
Equity-led organisations are organisations led and controlled by members of marginalised or underrepresented communities, such as people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
The fund is designed to help those who have been most affected by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, including marginalised communities who already experience long-term inequality and disadvantage in areas such as health, employment, housing, and access to green space. The focus is on promoting community-led initiatives that address these challenges and empower these communities.
Previously funded projects include a lunch club for older residents, smart cooking workshops for asylum seekers, and a community food growing hub. The deadline for applications is 1pm on the 13th March 2023, and interested organisations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.