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Millennium Awards Trust awards are open to any social entrepreneur aged 16+ tackling a range of social issues. They give you access to funding and expert support to enable you to start or grow your social venture. Awards are funded through an endowment by the Millennium Commission with a National Lottery Grant.
Find out where this funding comes from.Eligibility
To be considered for the Millennium Awards Trust programme you must be:
Tailored grants
Our grants are designed around you, helping you to meet your unique goals.
Up to £8,000
You are committed to creating social impact in a financially sustainable way. You are at an early stage or have started to make a difference to people's lives, communities, or the planet.
For social venture costs
Incorporated
Not yet or less than 4 years
Selling goods and services
Less than 1 year
Up to £18,000
You are the founder of a financially sustainable social venture that is making a positive difference to people’s lives, communities, or the planet. You have evidence of your social impact and ambitions to build on it.
For social venture costs
For social entrepreneur living costs
Incorporated
Less than 4 years
Selling goods and services
1 to 4 years
Tailored services
Our support is personalised, ensuring you get practical help to overcome your specific challenges and to grow efficiently.