Other sources of funding

You might have a project that's great, but not quite right for one of the funds supported by the county council’s funding schemes. What then?

Please note that we are not responsible for the content of other sites and cannot answer queries about other funding sources.

For Young People

These other great organisations also provide funding for projects for young people. Why not see if one of them fits the bill?

• Big Lottery Fund The National Lottery provides many different grants, including ones specifically for young people  
• Mediabox Grants for media and new media projects for young people aged 13-19, who don't usually get opportunities like this

N.B. We are unable to offer support or advice for any funding; please contact the grant-giving organisations for more information and advice.

National funding

You can also use a search facility, such as the ones on Grant Finder and Trust Funding, rather than look at each charity or organisation individually.

• Comic Relief – the well-known charity that aims to improve the lives of people who are in need and vulnerable
• Children in Need – funding to help projects aimed at children in need
• Paul Hamilton Foundation – an independent grant-making organisation that aims to improve people’s lives
• Connect Youth International – promotes cultural exchanges between the UK and other countries
• Heritage Lottery Fund – helps to maintain buildings, parks and other places
• First Light Movies – an organisation that helps young people gain experience in media production
• Kickstarter – a funding platform for creative projects

Local Funding 

• Short Breaks Small Grant Programme -  funding for young disabled people.  Details at the bottom of the page under the 'Funding' section 
• Big Society Fund continues for another two years.  Find out more from the OCC website
• OYAP – offers creative opportunities to young people most at risk
• OCVYS – Oxfordshire Children and Voluntary Youth Services supports voluntary and community organisations working with children and young people.
• OCVA – Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action provides information, advice and support for the community and voluntary sectors in Oxfordshire
• Oxford Inspires creates opportunities for creative projects in the county
• Oxfordshire Sports Partnership everything you need to know about getting active in Oxfordshire, including starting up new projects
• Oxfordshire Community Foundation encourages individuals, companies and other organisations to donate to local projects that seek to improve life for the most vulnerable in society in the county.