The third round of the Parenting Fund provides a grant fund from the Department for Children, Schools and Families of £16 million over two years for projects starting in April 2009. Recipients will be charities and not-for-profit organisations undertaking parenting support work where parents, families and children face significant challenges. Applicants must need at least £50,000 over the two years and be based in one of 23 English local government areas. Application deadline 12 December.