Grants of up to £1000 available for Black History Lewisham 365 events
From SEEN Lewisham to Windrush Day, the upcoming Black Leadership Event, and much more, we are committed to amplifying the diverse voices and stories of the Black community in Lewisham.
This year, grants of up to £1000 will be available for projects in Lewisham. Do you have an idea for an event or activity that tells stories from the Black community in a new way or helps people connect and share their own stories? Apply for a grant!
Last year, we had a brilliant response with events happening across the borough for people of all ages.
Coco Collective kicked off Black History Month with food-growing workshops for 8-16 year-olds and families. Activities included seed sowing, weeding, watering, planting onions, garlic, and strawberries, and harvesting callaloo and pumpkins. Participants enjoyed a garden tour, learning about heritage foods, their health benefits, and permaculture principles, followed by a chef-prepared Ital soup made on-site from the harvested produce.
60 Up CIC celebrated with a Caribbean buffet lunch, shared stories, music, an African printing workshop, and a self-care workshop. What started as a one-off event to capture members' memories and experiences became a project to gather more stories from the group called the “Windrush babies and young people.”
Who can apply?
- Voluntary and community Sector organisations
- Schools
- Community Interest Companies (CIC)
What types of event are eligible for funding?
- Organise a street party and encourage people to come together as a community.
- A community event such as a meal with a cultural activity
- Workshops
- Intergenerational event bringing older and younger people from the community together.
- Storytelling event
- Exhibition with photographs or oral history contributions Cultural activity – music, arts or crafts
- Gardening activity
- Podcast, social media event / campaign
If you would like to submit a video application for a grant instead of a written application, please contact cultural.grants@lewisham.gov.uk as soon as possible to find out how.
Submit your application. Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 18 August.