The Shared Endeavour Fund supports organisations that undertake impactful and innovative work in countering racism, hate, intolerance, extremism and radicalisation. It aims to provide the opportunity for creative, innovative, pioneering and sustainable work to grassroots organisations who can work with London’s diverse communities.
There are three tiers of grants available:
- Tier 1 (projects that take place in at least one London borough) - Grants from £10,000 to £25,000.
- Tier 2 (projects that take place in three or more London boroughs) - Grants of £25,001 to £50,000.
- Tier 3 (projects that take place in eight or more London boroughs) - Grants of £50,001 to £100,000.
A total of £875,000 is available for this funding round.
Organisations applying for Tier 3 grants must provide match funding of at least 50% of the requested amount.
Applicants must evidence that their project delivers work which satisfies at least one or more of the following priority themes:
- Increasing Londoners' awareness of the existence, impact and counter-arguments to racism, intolerance, hate, extremism and/or terrorism.
- Strengthening psychosocial factors among Londoners that promote resilience to radicalisation and extremist recruitment.
- Empowering Londoners to actively, confidently and safely challenge intolerant, hateful and extremist attitudes and behaviours.
- Support frontline practitioners in education, social services, civil society and communities to prevent and counter intolerance, hate, extremism and radicalisation in local schools and communities.
Priority will be given to projects promoting resilience to radicalisation and extremist recruitment.
Project activities could include but are not limited to:
- Community Action - activities that empower community members to challenge hate, intolerance and extremism locally.
- Education - awareness raising or activities specifically with students in schools or universities.
- Creative and Performing Arts - including drama, theatre, arts, games, traditional arts, role-playing themed delivery.
- Sports - inclusion of physical activity as part of the core project delivery.
Projects should finish by the end of March 2025.
How to apply:
The next deadline for applications is 5 May 2024 (midnight).
The Shared Endeavour Fund is provided by the Mayor of London and administered by Groundwork London on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
Guidance notes and application forms are available on Groundwork’s website.
There are separate application forms for the three tiers of grants that are available.
Contact Groundwork London for further information (details below).