Asda Foundation Cost of Living Grant

Cost of Living Grant is one of our Grassroots Grants, funding of up to £2,000 to enable local community groups to meet the changing needs of their service users. We know communities and grassroots groups have been impacted by the ongoing Cost of Living crisis. Even if the peak of the crisis has passed, many groups continue to experience a rise in demand for their services at the same time as a decline in income and rising costs. This grant is for groups whose main activities are supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our society by providing them with the essentials, or simply providing a safe warm and welcoming space for those struggling to heat their homes during the winter.

Below you can see a list of options including examples of the kind of things we would fund. Please note this is not an exhaustive list. If you have any concerns or want to discuss something specific, please speak to your Community and Customer Champion who will be happy to help:

• Food and Essential Costs: Additional food and essential costs due to the cost of living crisis. This can include items such as: food parcels and family food boxes, ingredients for a soup kitchen and portable heater/blankets for a warm bank.*Funding should be requested as a result of cost-of-living increases.
• Rent and Utilities: Funding for rent and utility bills (maximum 6 months of support). This can include items such as: heating costs for a community group providing a warm bank, rental costs for a community organisation supporting a wide number of groups from the local area and electricity costs for a community hub.
• Volunteering: Funding to support volunteer costs enabling them to continue supporting their groups and communities (maximum £120 per volunteer). This can include items such as: DBS checks, essential training course costs or travel costs to the volunteering location for delivering services.

How much can I apply for and when?

• For this grant, groups can apply for a fixed amount, choosing from one of the following options: £400, £500, £800, £1,000, £1,200, £1,600, £2,000.
• Round 3 applications may be submitted between 9th September – 8th November 2024 (the application window may close early if the total budget is reached).
• Groups must discuss this with their Community and Customer Champions prior to them nominating your group for a grant.

For more information on the fund, please visit - Cost of Living Grant | Asda Foundation