Projects > Current Opportunities > GIVE IT A GO FUND
A small grants fund to test out new ideas for Barking and Dagenham
The Give it a Go Fund is open to local businesses, charities, CICs, and individuals to apply for £2,000 to test an idea or address a gap in the borough.
We welcome bold ideas for making positive contributions to Barking and Dagenham. Previous rounds have focused on mental health & wellbeing and children & young people.
Nassaba got a grant in the first round of Give it a Go Fund. She went on to co-design and make decisions for the second round.
Watch the videos below to hear about her experience of both getting a grant and a decision maker!
Applications Paused
The next round of the Give it a Go Fund is delayed. We’ll share a new launch date as soon as it’s confirmed.
If you have any questions please email hello@bdgiving.org.uk
About Give it a Go Fund
Eight local people formed a team make decisions about the design of the Give it a Go Fund in May 2024.
They decided the Give it a Go Fund should provide ten applicants grants of £2,000 in each round and agreed that applicants must:
- have an annual turnover of no more than £50,000
- have an idea which is new for them and address a gap in the borough
- have an idea which has the potential to deliver social impact and foster inclusivity
Since its launch we’ve funded 30+ projects – from women’s health workshops to inclusive playgroups – all decided upon by local residents.
