HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation
Ongoing

Funding

£1,000 – £5,000

Location

England, South East England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation offers annual grants to build thriving communities. You can get between £1,000 and £5,000 for community projects. The grants are for non-profit organisations including charities, CICs, and community groups. You must be based in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, or the Isle of Wight. The foundation runs themed grant programmes each year. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. This funding supports smaller, grassroots organisations working in their local communities.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charityciclimited company

Key requirements:

  • Must be a non-profit organisation
  • Must be constituted
  • Must be based in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, or Isle of Wight
Who is this for?

This grant is for small non-profit organisations working in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, or the Isle of Wight. You need to be a charity, CIC, or constituted community group. It is designed for grassroots organisations running community projects.

Full details from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

Annual themed grant programmes designed to build thriving communities across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Supports smaller, grassroot organisations with grants typically between £1,000 and £5,000. Funding is available to non-profit organisations including charities, CICs, and constituted community organisations.

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Last updated: 14 June 2026