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What grants and financial support do you offer?

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We offer a range of grants and funding opportunities to support you with education, employment, community projects, and essential household items. 

Whether you’re looking to upskill, start a community project, or just need a bit of extra help, we’re here for you. 

What support is available? 

We offer a variety of individual and community grants, including: 

Education and Training Grants 

Bursary Award 

  • For customers aged 14–24. Get up to £300 to support your education or training. 

  • Open all year round. 

Springboard grant 

  • For customers aged 16 and over. Apply for £500–£5,000 to cover education, qualifications, training, childcare, accommodation, or essential items. 

  • Open twice a year. 

Business in a box 

  • For customers aged 18 and over. A series three workshops or customers who have an entrepreneurial idea and need help to develop it. The sessions are led by our specialist business coach.  

  • Open twice a year. 

Community grants 

Health Entrepreneur Grant 

  • For customers aged 18 and over. Up to £1,500 for projects that improve health and wellbeing in your community. 

  • Open all year round. 

Kick Start Grant 

  • For customers aged 18 and over. Up to £500 to help run local events or community projects. 

  • Open all year round. 

Black History Month 365 Fund 

  • For customers aged 18 and over. Up to £1,000 to support projects celebrating Black heritage and culture throughout the year. 

  • Four funding rounds per year. 

Additional Grants 

Donations Fund 

For supported housing customers - to fund group activities or improvements like garden furniture, day trips, or social events. 

Neighbourhood Improvement Fund (NIF) 

For communal improvements in your estate or block. Projects must be supported by over 50% of residents and approved by a customer panel. 

How do I apply? 

Most grants can be applied for through our online grant platform. The application process is simple, and we’re here to support you.  

For more information or help applying: 

  • Email: community.investment@a2dominion.co.uk 

Struggling with the cost of living? 

If you're finding it hard to make ends meet, please don’t wait, get in touch with us. We can help with: 

  • Advice on managing your money 

  • Support with rent or bills 

  • Access to grants and other services 

You can also visit our Cost of Living Helper on the website for practical tips and links to support services. 

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