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The Swedish Government's Award for Voluntary Efforts in Support of Ukraine

Swedish support for Ukraine is not solely based on governmental decisions and actions. It is founded on the broad and strong will of the Swedish people to support the Ukrainian population. Numerous non-governmental actors within Swedish society make important voluntary contributions to Ukraine. The Government wishes to recognize, encourage, and support this remarkable engagement through an annual award. The Swedish Institute (SI) has been commissioned by the Government to announce and administer the award. The award is presented annually in two recipient categories: individuals or groups of individuals registered as residents in Sweden receive an award diploma and up to SEK 200,000 to continue or develop their contribution for target groups in Ukraine, while organizations based in Sweden receive an award diploma and a financial grant of approximately SEK 1.8 million to continue, scale up, or further develop their contribution in Ukraine. Voluntary contributions are defined as initiatives carried out without formal assignments or direction from the state - actions taken by companies, voluntary organisations, municipalities, higher education institutions, and private individuals in Sweden to support Ukraine. Award funds may only be used for civilian purposes, not military activities.

Jean Monnet Network on Internal Policy: A resilient Single Market to boost EU competitiveness

This is a Jean Monnet Network funding opportunity under the Erasmus+ program focused on internal policy issues related to the European Union's Single Market. The network aims to enhance understanding and analysis of how a resilient Single Market can boost EU competitiveness. Jean Monnet Networks bring together higher education institutions and academic experts to promote excellence in teaching and research on European Union studies. This specific network focuses on internal policy challenges and opportunities within the EU Single Market framework, addressing contemporary issues of economic resilience and competitiveness in the European context.

Heritage & Place Programme

The Heritage & Place Programme (H&PP) is an area-based funding programme that aims to contribute to the development of vibrant and sustainable places in Scotland, through community-led regeneration of the historic environment. It supports the development and delivery of heritage focused schemes within conservation areas, or alternatively distinctive heritage areas with local authority recognition. The programme consists of a two-stage application process with an initial Historic Environment Scotland (HES) match funded Development Phase followed by a Delivery Phase. The Development Phase supports costs of appointing staff and consultants to carry out development activities including undertaking local skills and materials audits, community engagement activities, and historic asset condition surveys. The Delivery Phase supports a range of projects and activities including repair and resilience capital projects involving the reuse of historic environment assets, traditional skills training and materials activities targeting local needs, community heritage activities, and a management and maintenance strategy to help build capacity within communities to value and look after the historic environment for the longer term. Successful Heritage & Place schemes are based upon the formation of Area Partnerships of local, regional, and national interests with a shared vision for the place, and community participation is integral to the design and delivery of the scheme.

Scotmid Community Grant

The Scotmid Community Grant supports local community, self-help or voluntary groups and charities (including local branches of national charities) or individuals acting for the benefit of local communities. The grant provides funding for one-off investments, purchases, or events that address community issues or support local community initiatives. Applications are welcomed across ten priority categories including Active Lifestyles & Healthy Ageing, Arts Culture & Heritage, Charity & Volunteering, Children Youth & Families, Community-Led Innovation, Sustainability & Environment, Social Impact & Ethical Practices, Health Wellbeing & Mental Resilience, Equity & Inclusion, and Tech & Digital Inclusion. Successful grants may come in the form of money or Society vouchers or a combination of the two. Applicants must be Scotmid members and represent a good cause based within the geographic boundaries of one of Scotmid's stores. The program excludes funding for ongoing running costs, travel, accommodation, individual sponsorship, and religious or political activities. Applications must be submitted at least twelve weeks prior to when the grant is required and are reviewed by Regional Committees in the applicant's geographic area.