Grants in City of London: what is open now
As of 29 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 8 live grants for organisations in City of London. 2 close in the next 30 days, the first on 1 November 2026, 4 are open all year and 1 was added this week.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Every grant on this page is for the City of London area, as named by the funder. Some also cover neighbouring areas. Funders with open grants here include John Lyon's Charity, Hackney Giving and City of London Corporation. Grants open across London are on the London page.
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Cory Community Fund 2026
Cory Group
The Cory Community Fund 2026 offers grants to local groups and projects that help make their communities stronger. It is run by Cory Group, which says caring for the environment and for the people in the areas where it works is core to its values. The fund has a particular focus on activities that support three of Cory's wider goals. These are enhancing the local environment, preventing waste and growing the reuse economy, and developing skills. The skills strand covers science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), sustainability, recycling, reuse and waste management, as well as skills on the River Thames. This fund suits community groups that want to run practical, local projects linked to these themes. You can apply for up to £7,500. This is the maximum each recipient can receive. Applications for 2026 are open now. All submissions must be received by Friday 20 November 2026, so give yourself time to finish your application before then. The most important thing to check first is location. Your group must be based in one of the areas where Cory operates: Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, City of London, Gravesham, Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Havering, Hertfordshire, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Newham, Redbridge, Thurrock, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth or Westminster. Grants are only available to groups based in these areas. To apply, use the Apply now button on Cory's Community Fund page. Official source: https://www.corygroup.co.uk/community/fund-application/. Official source: https://www.corygroup.co.uk/community/fund-application/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
John Lyon's Charity Cultural Capital Fund (Arts Organisations)
John Lyon's Charity
The Cultural Capital Fund from John Lyon's Charity helps community-focused arts charities bring high-quality arts experiences into schools. It runs as a Special Initiative within the charity's Open Programme. It aims to strengthen partnerships between arts organisations and schools across the charity's Beneficial Area. You can apply for between £10,000 and £30,000 a year for up to two years. You must partner with at least two schools. Funding can cover permanent staff salaries for up to two years, sessional staff, specialist arts practitioners and a share of management costs. Projects can include outreach, site visits, workshops, materials and CPD support for teachers. The fund suits smaller arts charities running projects for whole classes, year groups or schools. For the autumn 2026 round, priority goes to three kinds of project. The first is projects in Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Harrow and Barnet. The second is work with secondary school students or under-fives. The third is projects that celebrate art forms from ethnically diverse communities, or that widen participation for people with differing abilities. The charity especially wants more music other than classical, circus arts, creative writing including poetry, and digital arts. It will consider other applications subject to demand and available funding. The deadline is 1 November 2026. If you miss it, you can submit an expression of interest to talk through options with the Grants Team. One thing to plan for: projects must be delivered face to face, not online. The charity will not release grants until schools are confirmed and it has received letters of support from each participating school. Official source: https://www.jlc.london/grants/charities/cultural-capital-fund-arts/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Funders with open grants in City of London
- John Lyon's Charity (3 open)
- Hackney Giving (2 open)
- City of London Corporation (1 open)
- Coopers' Charity CIO (Worshipful Company of Coopers) (1 open)
- Cory Group (1 open)
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 5 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 2 |
| Over £100,000 | 0 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 1 |
All open grants in City of London (8)
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John Lyon's Charity Open Programme
John Lyon's Charity
John Lyon's Charity runs the Open Programme to fund work that improves the life-chances of children and young people. You can ask for core costs, salary costs or direct project funding. It suits charities that need flexible support as well as those with a specific project in mind. If you have not had a multi-year grant from the Charity before, you are likely to be offered between £10,000 and £20,000 a year for up to three years. If you have had a multi-year grant before, awards are typically above £30,000 a year, with no maximum. Grants of up to five years can be considered, in discussion with your Grants Manager. Every request should come with a fully costed budget. The Charity advises you to send your proposal as early as possible, and it will be in touch within six weeks to confirm next steps. There are two stages. Second Stage applications are considered by the Grants Committee and approved by the Trustee at meetings held twice a year, in June and November. Plan ahead. The Charity is receiving a very high volume of proposals, and meetings are oversubscribed well in advance. Where a proposal moves to the Second Stage, decisions are currently taking around ten months. The Charity cannot guarantee a timeframe that matches your funding needs, so this grant is not a good fit for urgent costs. It will stay in contact with you during the assessment to talk through your funding requirements and financial situation. If it cannot take your proposal forward, it aims to tell you as soon as possible. Official source: https://www.jlc.london/grants/charities/open-programme/. Official source: https://www.jlc.london/grants/charities/open-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Hackney Giving Helping People Understand Health Information Microgrants
Hackney Giving
Hackney Giving offers microgrants of up to £1,000 for projects that help people understand health information. This is one of two strands in its microgrants programme, alongside Community Grants. Your project must work towards one or more of three outcomes. The first is increased knowledge and understanding. People you work with better understand a specific health condition, medical test or treatment, how to use a health service, or how to spot health misinformation. The second is improved access and action. People take a specific step because of your project, such as booking tests or screenings, registering with a GP, downloading and using the NHS App, or sharing information with a family member or friend. The third is increased confidence and empowerment. People feel more able to find accurate health information, talk to healthcare professionals and take part in decisions about their own health. The fund suits not-for-profit groups with a turnover of under £300,000. You decide how long your project lasts, depending on what you want to do. The programme is open now and runs on a rolling basis with no deadline. Applications are welcomed until all the funding is allocated. You cannot simply send in an application. You must first have an informal chat with the Hackney Giving team, who will tell you whether your idea fits. If it does, they will send you an application form. One practical caveat: Hackney Giving wants to support a wide range of communities and activities. If your idea is similar to others it has already received, it may not be able to fund it. Official source: https://www.hackneygiving.org.uk/get-support/apply-for-funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Hackney Giving Community Grants Microgrants
Hackney Giving
Hackney Giving offers microgrants of up to £1,000 for small not-for-profit groups. This listing covers the Community Grants strand. It funds projects that improve the health and wellbeing of local residents, or that bring people together to reduce social isolation and strengthen communities. Your project needs to work towards at least one of these outcomes. The fund suits not-for-profit groups with a turnover of under £300,000. You decide how long your project runs, depending on what you want to do. Hackney Giving also runs a second microgrant strand, Helping People Understand Health Information, with the same award size and turnover limit. There is no deadline. The programme is ongoing, and applications are welcomed on a rolling basis until all the funding is allocated. You cannot apply straight away. Start by reading the Community Grants Programme Guidance. Then book a pre-application call or email the team with your phone number for an informal chat. They will tell you whether your idea fits the programme or whether another source of funding would suit you better. If it is a good fit, they will send you an application form. Please do not send an application unless you have spoken to them first. Pre-application support is also available from the Hackney CVS Organisational Development team. They can talk through your idea or give feedback on a draft application. One thing to bear in mind: Hackney Giving wants to support a wide range of communities and activities. If your idea is similar to others it has already received, it may not be able to fund it. Official source: https://www.hackneygiving.org.uk/get-support/apply-for-funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Coopers' Company Charity Grants (London)
Coopers' Charity CIO (Worshipful Company of Coopers)
This funder offers grants to charities and community groups working in London. Funding goes to projects that help tackle hardship or support cohesion in the community across all groups. Your project must take place in the City of London, Greater London or both. You can apply if you are a community organisation, registered charity, not-for-profit organisation or Community Interest Company with a turnover of up to £2m. The funder also sets limits on your finances. Your fundraising costs must be less than 25% of your income, and your administration costs must be no more than 20% of your expenditure. Your reserves must not be greater than your annual expenditure. The amount you ask for must not be more than 25% of your organisation's annual income. You first confirm that you meet each of the required criteria. You then complete a short form with your organisation's details, the amount you are asking for and what the money is for. Apply online if you can. You can download a paper copy of the form to print and complete, but the funder says this may mean a delay in processing your application. Official source: https://cooperscompany.co.uk/charity/apply-for-a-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Questions
What grants are open in City of London right now?
Today GrantMatch lists 8 live grants limited to City of London or places within it. 2 close in the next 30 days and 4 have no fixed deadline.
Who funds grants in City of London?
Today the funders with the most open grants here are John Lyon's Charity, Hackney Giving and City of London Corporation. Each grant page links to the funder's own guidance.
Are UK-wide grants included?
No. This page only lists grants that name City of London or a place inside it, so it is not padded with national funds. Organisations here can also apply for grants open across London and the whole UK, which are on our London and UK-wide pages.
How do you check these grants?
We collect grants from official funder pages, GOV.UK, councils and community foundations, and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply.