Asda Foundation
Asda Foundation (The) Under 18 Better Starts Grants Round 2 (UK) – Deadline: 19th August 2022 The Asda Foundation has announced that Round 2
of its Under 18 Better Start Grants is open for applications. The programme makes grants of between £500 and £1,500 available to support a broad range of activities for children under the age of 18, which contribute to transforming communities and improving children’s lives. As a result of the cost-of-living crisis, a focus for Round 2 funding is on ensuring children are supported during the summer. It could providing essential food over the school holidays or a new uniform and sports kit ahead of the new school year etc. Other activities supported could include:
• A holiday book club or cooking classes at a local community allotment,
• Teaching children how to grow their own vegetables,
• Educating them about healthy eating and where food comes from,
• Update equipment at a local sports club ahead of a summer camp, aimed at keeping children active and maintaining mental well being during the school holidays.
Applications should be made through each local Asda store’s Community Champion. More information at: https://www.asdafoundation.org/how-to-apply