The Volunteering Wales Grants is a scheme funded by the Welsh Government to promote and improve volunteering in Wales.
The scheme supports projects that create meaningful volunteering experiences, remove barriers to participation and make a lasting difference in communities.
The second round of the Volunteering Wales Main Grant scheme is now open to applications.
Funding of up to £30,000 a year will be available, with projects taking place over a maximum of two years. The closing date for applications is 24 October 2025 at 11.59 pm.
If your organisation is interested in accessing the Volunteering Wales Main Grant Scheme, please visit Volunteering Wales grants scheme - WCVA to read the full scheme guidance.
An information session will be held online on 2 September 2025 at 10.30am. Please select the following link to register your place: Volunteering Wales Main Grant - information session.
Applications can be made through Wales Council for Voluntary Action’s (WCVA), Multipurpose Application Portal (MAP). To register and see current funding opportunities from WCVA, please go to WCVA MAP - Login.
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