Leeds Fund Micro Grants February 2022

The Leeds Fund: Micro Grants programme funds locally-rooted projects that improve the lives of people in Leeds’ communities. Small grants of up to £500 are awarded to individual people and un-incorporated and un-constituted groups who have great ideas to make a difference in their areas. 

The programme aims to nurture activity that is community-led, uses local resources and has a clear community benefit. It focuses on health and wellness, enriching experiences, safe and friendly communities and learning and skill building. 

In the latest round in February 2022, 6 grants were made with a total value of £2,800. 5 individuals* were awarded funding alongside Armley’s SHEnanigans Group. 

The funded activities include: 

• • • • A face-to-face emotional care and bereavement support group. 
      • Twice-weekly street dance classes for children aged 4 to 12. 
      • A personal development and wellbeing workshop for students, particularly those from African communities. 

• • • • A monthly ‘fun and friendship’ group for anyone who identifies as a woman. 
      • Weekly roller-skating sessions for children and adults. 
      • A mutual aid group for people who are in recovery from alcohol and substance addiction. 

Since 2017, more than 100 Micro Grant have been given out, with a number of recipients going on to develop their project ideas and receive further funding from Leeds Community Foundation. 

The Leeds Fund: Micro Grants programme is open for applications again this year in April, July and October. 

For more information on grants awarded, visit the What We’ve Funded page. 

*The names of individuals are not shared for data protection reasons.