CROWN FUND – SHORT DEADLINE

1. Title: CROWN FUND – SHORT DEADLINE2. Awarding Authority: Dove UK, GB Tel: 020 7198 8374. Email: crownfund@wearefutures.com. Web: (CROWN UK Fund team)3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: Grants are available for Black-led grassroot organisations and projects in the specified location who are working to eliminate barriers to progress for women and girls in the Black community and driving for long-term systemic change.Dove UK has established the CROWN UK Fund. CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World with NO RACISM. The application process is being managed by We are Futures.In December 2020, the Advocacy Academy launched the Halo Collective with a mission to end hair inequality for good. The Halo Collective is working to create a future without hair discrimination and has introduced the Halo Code as the UK’s first Black hair code for schools and workplaces. Dove is the first brand to support the Halo Collective. Dove’s parent company, Unilever, is also the first employer to adopt the Halo Code.The Crown UK Fund is focused on creating a respectful and open world for natural hair.The fight against systemic racism needs action, not just words. A recent poll revealed that 63% of Black adults have experienced hair discrimination in the UK and more than 50% of UK children have been sent home from school due to wearing their hair naturally or in a protective style.Dove believes no young person should be held back from reaching their full potential. Therefore Dove is accelerating its work to help eradicate race-based hair discrimination and support and empower all generations through the CROWN UK Fund to drive real and actionable change. The funding is for not-for-profit organisations and change-makers in the UK who are passionate about and capable of eliminating barriers to progress for women and girls in the Black community and empowering the next generation.Organisations already established as social enterprises, charities or community projects and that are engaged in impactful work in their community can apply.To be eligible, applicants must:Be UK-based grassroots organisations and/or programmes that are led by people who identify as Black/Black-mixed race.Be able to demonstrate the impact of the funding and their methods and ability to monitor and evaluate the project.Priority will be given to organisations that have a strong focus on the empowerment of Black women and girls. However, consideration will be given to organisations that are not women-centric but that are actively engaging projects/initiatives that will directly impact the advancement of Black women and/or girls.There is particular interest in applications from any organisations that have an innovative and creative approach to the way they engage Black women and girls in their community. The projects funded should meaningfully involve the women and/or girls they support to reach their full potential and break down barriers to success. Dove is not looking for the best written application but the most compelling.The funding is for projects that:Help create lasting change in the lives of Black women and/or girls.Aim to celebrate and empower Black women and/or girls and eliminate barriers to success.Address one or more of the following issues//needs:Appearance based prejudice and discriminationEducation and vocational trainingEmotional or Psychological healthEmpowermentIndividual growth and successLeadership and career planningMentorshipAdvocacy5. CPV Code(s): 85320000, 85320000, 98000000, 850000006. NUTS code(s): UKI, UKI3, UKI327. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: UK8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: The CROWN UK Fund is now open for applications and invites organisations with expertise and capabilities in this space to apply for grants of up to £20,000 by 5pm Thursday 21st January.10. Apply for grants by 21.1.2021 (17:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information on the above contract please visit Web: 12. Other information: For more information, Please visit the website : # funding opportunity