Alice’s WonderDance Foundation – Individuals
About the Fund
Alice’s WonderDance exists to carry forward the vibrant, joyful legacy of Alice Aguiar; a fearless, expressive, and generous dancer who moved through life with rhythm, light, and compassion.
Dance is more than movement; it’s freedom, creativity, connection, and joy. The grant fund is available for both community organisations and young people to remove barriers so that every child can access dance, explore their passion, and grow through movement in a safe, empowering space.
Specific eligibility criteria
The fund is available in the Liverpool City Region only (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens, Wirral)
Examples of projects that may be funded
Dancewear Subsidies for families who are struggling to afford equipment or dance clothing
Support for first-year students on a dance-related university program.
Transportation costs for children to access dance classes and programs.
Emergency Support for dance-related needs (e.g., broken shoes, emergency costs for competitions or exams).
Amount Available
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Grants of up to £250 are available to young people/families
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Groups can Apply Here
What cannot be funded?
- Costs already incurred before we offer you a grant
- Debts and other liabilities
How to Apply?
An online application form can be completed via the “Apply Now” button below.
If the “Apply Now” button is not available, please check the fund’s opening and close date at the top of the page before contacting us.
Documents which need to be included with your application:
- Proof of address*
- Proof of ID (copy of passport/driver’s licence/student card etc.)*
- Copy of bank statement to confirm banking details for payment of grant*
- Copy of confirmation of course place/exam cost/competition cost if relevant
*If applying on behalf of a child, this documentation should be for the family member submitting the application.
If you have applied to us within the last 12 months and provided this information, we do not need you to send it again, although we may require a more recent bank statement.
Completed applications are considered by Community Foundation staff to check eligibility. You may be contacted for more information after applying and a decision-making panel will make recommendations based on the fund’s criteria and the budget available.