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🍽️ Apply Now: Direct Food Support Fund 2025 – Small Grants Available!
Are you a community group or voluntary organisation in Newport tackling food poverty? You could be eligible for a grant of £1,000 to £6,000 through the Direct Food Support Fund 2025 , funded by the Welsh Government and administered by Newport City Council. This grant supports projects that aim to: Increase access to good quality food Strengthen community food initiatives Address the root causes of food poverty 🧩 Examples of eligible ideas include: Purchasing culturally appr

Dan Coast
1 day ago


Health Social Care & Wellbeing News November 2025
As the autumn leaves fall and we approach the end of the year, this month's newsletter is packed with updates, awareness campaigns, funding and opportunities to get involved across Newport and the wider Gwent area. This month, we’re spotlighting Mouth Cancer Awareness, Menopause Care, Dementia Action Planning, and more. Whether you're a professional, carer, or community member, there’s something here for everyone in this November issue Download below;

Susanne Maddax
Oct 31


Newport's Development Newsletter - November 2025
In this month’s issue… A celebration of community - GAVO Awards round up Community Cinema Offer to local groups DBS Drop-in sessions now open. High Sherrif Fund Applications close this month Further Faster Grants Police & Crime Commissioner Community Grants open Celebrate “Welshness” through this new grant Third Sector Network Event - Hold the date, more info coming soon. Click the button below to read the newsletter in full, view previous editions and sign up to receive futu

Dan Coast
Oct 31


Funding Opportunity: Police & Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund
Are you part of a community group or third sector organisation working to make Gwent safer, fairer, and more resilient? The Police & Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Community Fund is now open for applications, offering grants from £1,000 to £50,000 to support projects that align with the priorities of the Police, Crime and Justice Plan. This fund is designed to support initiatives such as: Youth outreach and mentoring programmes Community safety and anti-social behaviour prevent

Dan Coast
Oct 20


“Here’s looking at you, kid.” — Celebrate Cinema at The Riverfront
“This is where the fun begins.” – Anakin Skywalker, Revenge of the Sith To celebrate the installation of a brand-new cinema screen , Newport Live is inviting community groups to host their very own free film screening at The Riverfront! Whether your chosen film reflects your group’s work, cultural heritage, or simply brings people together for a shared experience, this is your chance to enjoy the magic of the movies — “Because, after all, tomorrow is another day.” ( Gone w

Dan Coast
Oct 16


St David’s Day 2026: Pilot Support Fund
Wales is preparing to celebrate St David’s Day 2026 in a bigger and more inclusive way than ever before. To support this, the Welsh Government has launched a Pilot Support Fund aimed at helping communities, creatives, and organisations bring their ideas to life. Applications are now open and will close at midday on 14 November 2025 . Successful projects will take place between 16 February and 6 March 2026 , aligning with the national celebration period. What’s the Fund About

Dan Coast
Oct 16


Further Faster Small Grant Scheme Now Open
Third sector organisations can apply for GAVO’s Further Faster Small Grant Scheme, funded by the Welsh Government. Focus: Early Intervention & Prevention.

GAVO
Oct 14


Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) open for applications
The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme (LDTCS) is a Welsh Government grant programme managed by WCVA. It supports community-led...

Dan Coast
Oct 7


Supporting Young People Across Gwent - High Sheriff's Community Fund now open
Do you run a community group in Gwent that works with young people? The Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund is now open for...

Dan Coast
Sep 30


Welsh Government Launches Equality and Inclusion Grant Programme to Empower Communities
The Welsh Government has opened applications for its Equality and Inclusion Grant Programme , a funding initiative designed to support...

Dan Coast
Sep 25


Welsh Government’s Community Facilities Programme – Capital Grants for the Third Sector
Th e Community Facilities Programme is a capital grant scheme from the Welsh Government designed to support the improvement of community...

Dan Coast
Sep 23


Newport News Autumn Update
Latest News Download your copy of the Autumn newsletter looking at the following topics: Grants-Volunteering £30,000 and Suicide and Self...

Susanne Maddax
Sep 18


External Funding Opportunity: Meithrin Natur
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched Meithrin Natur , a major funding programme aimed at improving the health and wellbeing...

Dan Coast
Sep 16


Cash4Clubs Grant – Now Open for Applications
Deadline: 8th December 2025 Cash4Clubs is a small grants scheme offering £2,000 to 250 grassroots sports clubs and community...

Dan Coast
Sep 10


Funding for Warm Hubs is now available to maintain community warmth into 2026
Through funding secured from Newport City Council , GAVO are inviting community groups and charities to apply for up to £5000 to help deliver community driven activities and hubs that supports people during the winter months through Warm Hub Sessions. Last year funding supported over 450 Warm Space sessions and, incredibly, more than 12945 attendances through the coldest period of the year, Newport City Council and GAVO are keen to see funding applications from more constitu

Dan Coast
Jul 23


Climate Action Fund: Our Shared Future
The National Lottery Community Fund is investing in a greener, fairer future with the Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future. This...

Dan Coast
Jul 23


Local Fund for Local Projects: Caerleon Sunshine Community Grant Scheme
The Caerleon Sunshine Community Grant Scheme is now open and inviting applications from groups within Caerleon and those delivering...

Dan Coast
Jun 26


Connected Communities 2025: Small Grant Funding Now Open!
Application Deadline: 30th June 2025 Funding Period: 1st May 2025 – 31st March 2026 Grant Amount: £500 – £2,000 What Is the Community...

Dan Coast
Jun 9


🌟 GAVO Youth Volunteers Fund 2025–26 – Now Open for Applications!
GAVO is proud to once again offer funding of up to £2,000 to community and voluntary groups in Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly and...

Kelly Sullivan
Jun 2
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