COVID-19 Community-led Organisations Recovery Scheme

Funding

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Must support communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
Who is this for?

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.

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

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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Last updated: 21 July 2026