Community Action Fund
Funding
Up to £20,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Greggs Foundation Community Action Fund gives grants to local organisations tackling community challenges. You can receive up to £20,000 per year for up to three years. The fund supports work on social isolation, community connections, health and wellbeing, and food poverty. It is open to organisations based in England.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must address a clear local community need
- Work must focus on social isolation, community connections, health and wellbeing, or food poverty
This fund is for local organisations in England working to solve clear community problems. It suits charities, community groups, and similar bodies focused on social isolation, food poverty, health, or building community connections. It is not for businesses or individuals.
Sectors
Regions
Awards published
16,389
Typical award
£210
Most awards
£75 to £277
Most funded region
North East
4,187 awards in 2025, level with 4,616 the year before.
Recent awards include Feeding Families (£40,000, 2025), The Project (£40,000, 2025) and R-evolution (£38,000, 2025).
This funder has made 16,389 awards with a typical award of £210. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Greggs Foundation
The Community Action Fund supports local organisations committed to solving challenges facing their communities. It offers grant funding of up to £20,000 per year for up to three years to UK organisations tackling clear local needs including social isolation, community connections, health and wellbeing, and food poverty.
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