COVID-19 Community-led Organisations Recovery Scheme
Funding
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Location
UK-wide
Applications
Rolling (always open)
This fund has £59 million available for organisations and charities. It supports communities that were hit hardest by COVID-19. The National Lottery Community Fund runs the scheme across England and the wider UK.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must support communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
This fund is for charities and community organisations supporting groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19. It is aimed at community-led organisations rather than private businesses.
Sectors
Regions
Awards published
47,703
Typical award
£18,689
Most awards
£9,986 to £20,000
Most funded region
London
12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.
Recent awards include Wellbeing Challenge CIC (£20,000, 2026), West Wales Motorcycle Project (£19,490, 2026) and Tirabad Village Hall Committee (£15,000, 2026).
This funder has made 47,703 awards with a typical award of £18,689. Would you qualify?
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Full details from National Lottery Community Fund
£59 million funding given to organisations and charities to help communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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