Anglian Water's Thriving Communities Fund

Overview

Anglian Water's Thriving Communities Fund supports non-profit organisations that deliver environmental and community benefits. It is listed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation and covers the Anglian Water region, including eligible areas of Leicestershire and Rutland. Grants range from £5,000 to £100,000. The smaller grants, from £5,000 to £50,000, reopen on 2 November 2026 and close on 1 February 2027. Applications for larger grants reopen in 2027. The page does not give a date for that round. This fund suits organisations with a clear project that helps both the environment and the local community. If that sounds like you, it is worth getting your plans and paperwork ready before the round opens. The Foundation asks every applicant to show sound basics. You will need appropriate governance, a constitution, an organisational bank account, financial records and key policies. You will also need to provide all the supporting documents the application asks for. One practical point to bear in mind. The Foundation says its programmes often receive more applications than there is money to give. Every application is reviewed equally, and the Grants Team looks at your governance, finances, project need, delivery capacity and budget. Decision timings vary between programmes, so plan your project timetable with some flexibility. If you are successful, you will receive a Grant Agreement. Payment is usually made within three weeks of you returning it signed. Official source: https://www.llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.