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Grants in Hampshire: what is open now

As of 29 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 14 live grants for organisations in Hampshire. 4 close in the next 30 days, the first on 30 October 2026, 5 are open all year and 0 were added this week.

Last checked 28 October 2026.

Every grant on this page is limited to Hampshire or to a town, district or council area within it, as named by the funder. Funders with open grants here include Rushmoor Borough Council, Test Valley Borough Council and Winchester City Council. Because each one is local, far fewer organisations can apply than for a national fund. Grants open across all of South East England are on our South East England page.

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Closing in the next 30 days (4)

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Hendy Foundation Grants (October 2026 round)

Hendy Foundation

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

The Hendy Foundation funds local charities across the south of England where Hendy Group dealerships operate, from Devon to Kent. Your organisation needs an income under £1 million and must serve people in Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey or Kent. The funder does not publish a grant size. This round closes at 5:30pm on 30 October 2026. Official source: https://www.hendyfoundation.org/grant-request/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Rushmoor Supporting Communities Grant

Rushmoor Borough Council

£100 - £1,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Rushmoor Borough Council's Supporting Communities Grant offers flexible funding for projects that make a difference to local people's lives in Aldershot and Farnborough. You can apply for between £100 and £1,000. The scheme is open to a wide variety of not-for-profit organisations that are active in the Rushmoor community. Your project needs to address at least one of four themes: improving physical and mental health, helping with economic hardship, easing cost of living pressures, or improving the sense of community belonging. Your project can benefit Aldershot and Farnborough as a whole, or a specific ward. The council suggests you may like to speak to your ward councillors before you apply. If your councillors support your application, you can say so on the form. Applications are open now and close on 31 October. The council has £20,000 in total for this scheme. Each organisation can only apply for one grant, so think carefully about which project to put forward. A panel will decide the awards by early December. If you are successful, you will then have up to twelve months to complete your project. To apply, read the council's guidance first, then download the Word application form, fill it in and email it back using the instructions on the form. The council also publishes a list of its 2025/26 awards and an impact report for 2024-25, which show the variety of projects the fund has supported and may help you shape your idea. Official source: https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/supportingcommunitiesgrant. Official source: https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/supportingcommunitiesgrant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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SWEF Grants for Young Entrepreneurs (Hampshire and Isle of Wight)

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (SWEF)

£500 - £2,000Other Services

SWEF grants help young people in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight grow a new business. You can apply for between £500 and £2,000. This is not a loan, so you do not need to pay the grant back. The scheme is for business owners aged 18 to 30 whose UK business has been trading for less than 2.5 years. The funder wants to hear from young people who face barriers to investing in and growing their business, and it will prioritise those applicants. You should use the grant to transform your business and take it to the next stage. Depending on where your business is now, you can apply for a Start-up Grant or a Business Grant. The funder publishes separate criteria documents for each one. You must be a sole trader, a limited company or a CIC limited by shares, and you must be the majority owner. A business partner over 30 may not hold more than 20%. You also need a dedicated business bank account, because grants are only paid into business accounts. Your business should be your sole work focus. The closing date is listed as 31 October 2026, with a temporary closure to update the application process. The funder says the scheme will reopen soon. You apply online and can save your form as you go. The team is happy to help if you have questions or need support with the form. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/swef-enterprise-grants-for-individuals/. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/swef-enterprise-grants-for-individuals/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Legal Advice Sustainability Scheme

London Legal Support Trust

Up to £75,000Professional & Scientific Services, Charities & Non-Profit

The London Legal Support Trust’s Legal Advice Sustainability Scheme gives £75,000 of unrestricted funding over five years, plus tailored consultancy, to small free legal advice organisations. This round is for organisations based in and mainly serving Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight) or Surrey. Free specialist legal advice must be your main purpose, with income between £50,000 and £1 million and at least a year of delivery. You need a quality mark or professional regulation, or to be working towards one. Charities, CIOs and CICs limited by guarantee can apply. The deadline is Sunday 1 November 2026, with decisions by mid-December. Open support sessions are listed on the page. Official source: https://londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-grants/sector-support/centres-of-excellence/legal-advice-sustainability-scheme-lass-applications/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 17 October 2026.

Funders with open grants in Hampshire

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Largest awardOpen grants
Up to £10,0009
£10,001 to £100,0001
Over £100,0000
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All open grants in Hampshire (14)

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Test Valley Climate Change Grant

Test Valley Borough Council

£250 - £10,000Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

The Climate Change Grant helps community groups and other not-for-profit community organisations tackle climate change locally. You can use it for core works that make your community buildings and assets more energy efficient and cut greenhouse gas emissions. You can also use it for projects that help your community become more resilient to climate change. The grant suits not-for-profit community groups, charitable community organisations, community building and asset management committees, community associations, and parish and town councils. If your organisation is not on that list, the council invites you to get in touch to check whether you can apply. You can apply for between £250 and £10,000. If you ask for £5,000 or more, you will need match funding of 20% of the total project cost. Requests under £5,000 do not need match funding. To win funding, you must show evidence of how your project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from community assets or improve community resilience to climate change. The guidance notes set out the supporting documents you need. Before you apply, the council asks you to email climatechange@testvalley.gov.uk to talk through your project and check it is likely to be eligible. It is also worth reading the FAQs to see whether your project might need planning permission. One practical point: you can only submit one application, and the council will not accept a resubmission before it reaches a decision. Your application will not be considered unless you send every document listed in section 5 of the application form, so gather everything first. The council's decision is final. Official source: https://testvalley.gov.uk/communityandleisure/communities/workingwithcommunities/communitygrants/climate-change-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) runs an annual calendar of themed grant programmes. They aim to build thriving communities across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The foundation focuses on smaller, grassroots organisations. Generally, it makes grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to non-profit organisations. These include charities, charitable incorporated organisations, companies limited by guarantee, CICs limited by guarantee and constituted community organisations. This page is a general overview rather than a single fund. Each programme has its own criteria, so you will need to look at the details of the open programme you are interested in. You can subscribe on the page to get alerts when new funding opportunities open. The page does not give a deadline for the group grants. It does not say whether a programme is open today. Competition is strong. Demand for grants exceeds the funds available, and the foundation can often fund less than half the applications it receives. It is worth reading the application guidance, FAQs and grant policy before you apply. If you need advice or support with an application, you can call the Grants Team on 01962 798700 or email Grantsadmin@hiwcf.com. The foundation also makes grants to individuals, but it does not currently offer hardship grants for individuals. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fareham Borough Council Community Funding

Fareham Borough Council

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

Fareham Borough Council's Community Funding helps community organisations and individuals pay for projects that benefit the wider community. In most cases it covers one-off capital costs. Past projects range from an accessible toilet to a replacement safety boat. If you are setting up a new project, you can ask for a one-off payment towards revenue costs for a limited period agreed with the Council. It suits not-for-profit community organisations that have official papers showing they are set up not to make a profit. Individuals can apply too, as long as they can show they are applying on behalf of the community. Applications from businesses will not be considered. There is no set amount. You can apply for any sum, but the Council will ask you for an appropriate contribution of your own. This depends on your accounts, how many people will benefit and the support you already have. If you want more than £5,000, you will be expected to put in at least the same amount from other sources. The fund is open all year, so you can apply at any time. Your project must not have started yet. If you have had Community Funding before, you must wait two years from the date it was approved before applying again. Decisions on requests up to £15,000 normally take 6-8 weeks after you submit your documents. Larger requests go to the Council's Executive, which meets once a month. Money is released after a seven working day call-in period, once you have signed the terms and conditions. Start by talking your idea through with your local Ward Councillor or the Leisure and Community Team. Official source: https://www.fareham.gov.uk/grants/how_do_i_apply/intro.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Test Valley Councillors Community Grant Scheme

Test Valley Borough Council

Up to £1,000Charities & Non-Profit, Environment & Conservation

The Councillors Community Grant Scheme from Test Valley Borough Council helps local people set their own priorities and find local solutions to local issues. It supports community led projects, backed by Borough Councillors who can help their communities achieve their ambitions. You can apply for up to two-thirds of the cost of your project or activity, up to a maximum of £1,000. The scheme suits charities and community groups, voluntary groups, incorporated clubs and societies, and Parish or Town Councils. Schools can apply for work linked to their wider community role. Borough Councillors can also apply where there is no outside sponsoring organisation. Your project should meet a need in your community. Examples include tackling climate change or supporting the environment, making things more inclusive and accessible, creating or improving community assets, new community resources, community led events and public art. If your idea or your type of organisation is not listed, the council invites you to get in touch to ask whether it qualifies. You should apply well before your event, project or spending cut-off date. The council recommends applying at least one month before you need the money. Applications that need extra information can take longer to assess. If you need funding with less than one month's notice, you must speak to the Community Engagement Officer for your ward first. Before you apply, read the eligibility and guidance notes and talk through your plans with your local Borough Councillor and Community Engagement Officer. Official source: https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/communityandleisure/communities/workingwithcommunities/communitygrants/test-valley-borough-councillors-community-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Farnborough Airport Community Environmental Fund

Rushmoor Borough Council

Funding amount not listedEnvironment & Conservation

The Farnborough Airport Community Environmental Fund helps pay for local projects. Rushmoor Borough Council manages the fund. The money comes from a levy the airport pays for every take-off and landing. The levy is either £2 or £5, depending on the type of aircraft. The fund has already backed a wide mix of projects. These include pond improvements, canal towpath upgrades, better open spaces, gardening clubs and wildlife projects. It has also paid for new cycle ways, cycle projects and outdoor activities. For aircraft movements in 2025, the council received £64,116 for the fund. There is currently £50,658 available for grants across all applicants. The council considers applications every month until all the funding runs out, so it makes sense to apply early. Your organisation can only receive one grant in each financial year, which runs from April to March. One important caveat: the fund is not generally available for buildings or building works. This includes installing solar panels and heat pumps. If your project involves a building, email the community development team first. Tell them about your project and why you need the funding, and they can let you know whether money is available. The council publishes annual reports for 2024 and 2025, along with lists of grants awarded in 2023, 2024 and 2025. These give you a useful picture of the kinds of projects the fund has supported before you apply. Official source: https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/community-parks-and-leisure/grants-for-community-organisations/farnborough-airport-community-environmental-fund-grants/. Official source: https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/community-parks-and-leisure/grants-for-community-organisations/farnborough-airport-community-environmental-fund-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Community Inclusion Grant

Portsmouth City Council

Funding amount not listedOther Services, Charities & Non-Profit

Portsmouth City Council's Community Inclusion Grant supports projects that help make Portsmouth a place where everyone feels welcome and has fair opportunities. The council wants to fund work that challenges inequality, advances equity and celebrates diversity in the city. Your project could be about making facilities more accessible, reaching a wider group of people, highlighting the unique aspects of a group or community, or supporting disadvantaged people. The council recognises that a lot of valuable work already happens in local communities, and that a bit of funding can take a project to the next level. The scheme suits charities and community groups delivering projects in Portsmouth. Grants awarded in 2025 went to a wide mix of projects. These included wellbeing workshops for people with learning disabilities, digital inclusion for refugees and asylum seekers, accessible boating for disabled people and a table tennis café to tackle loneliness. Applications are open now and close on Monday 30 November 2026. To apply, you complete and submit a Community Inclusion Grant application form. The council asks you to read its guidance document first, as it explains the full process and eligibility rules. One important point: you cannot apply if your group has already received Portsmouth City Council funding for the 2026-27 financial year. You will also need a constitution, a bank account in your organisation's name, a safeguarding policy and evidence of insurance. If you would like help with your application, HIVE Portsmouth can support you. Official source: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/equality-diversity-inclusion/community-inclusion-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Winchester City Community Grants

Winchester City Council

Up to £3,000Charities & Non-Profit

Winchester City Community Grants offer small, one-off grants to local groups and organisations working in the city of Winchester. The aim is to help you make improvements to your local community or neighbourhood. The fund supports projects that bring communities together and provide activities that enrich local life for people living in the city. The city is defined by the Winchester town wards, and the council publishes ward maps so you can see which areas are covered. Its criteria and funding priorities documents give more detail on the kinds of projects it would consider. You can apply for a one-off grant of up to £3,000. Each organisation can receive one grant per financial year. Any money awarded must be spent or allocated by the end of March 2027. The fund opened on 18 May 2026 and runs on a rolling basis. Panels meet every two to three months to review applications. The fund closes at midday on 31 January 2027, or sooner if the budget is fully allocated before then. This is a competitive fund and the council expects it to be over-subscribed. The process is designed to be simple, so small and new groups feel able to apply. New groups that have not had funding from the council before will be prioritised. If your application is eligible, you will be invited to an informal panel meeting on MS Teams to talk it through. You should hear the outcome within a couple of weeks of that meeting. If you have an idea but are not part of a formal group, you can contact the Funding and Development Officer to discuss how to access the fund. Official source: https://www.winchester.gov.uk/grants-for-not-for-profit-organisations/town-forum-small-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Winchester District Small Grant Scheme 2026/27

Winchester City Council

Up to £700Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Winchester District Small Grant Scheme gives small, one-off grants of up to £700 to local voluntary and not-for-profit groups and organisations. It is run by Winchester City Council and is open now. The money is for activities that need one-off spending or help with initial set-up costs. You can use it for projects, equipment and other items that help your organisation do more, reach more people, provide better services or try something different. The council gives examples such as new or start-up equipment, set-up costs for new groups, and special events and activities. The scheme supports the council's aim to create healthier, stronger and thriving communities, where the most vulnerable residents feel safe, supported and able to reach the services they need. The fund opened on 18 May 2026. It closes at midday on 31 January 2027, or sooner if all the money is given out, so it is worth applying early. Applications are reviewed every quarter, and you should hear the outcome within a couple of weeks of the panel meeting. Any money awarded must be spent or allocated by the end of March 2027. A few things to bear in mind. You cannot apply for costs you have already paid. Demand is high, so the council is rarely able to fund requests in full. On the plus side, payments are made as soon as awards are confirmed, so you have the cash up front rather than claiming it back later. The criteria are updated regularly. Read the current criteria document carefully before you apply, even if you have had a grant from the council before. Official source: https://www.winchester.gov.uk/grants-for-not-for-profit-organisations/small-grant-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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East Hampshire Councillor Community Grant Scheme 2026 to 2027

East Hampshire District Council

Up to £2,000Charities & Non-Profit

East Hampshire District Council gives each of its district councillors a budget to support local voluntary and not-for-profit organisations. If your group works within a councillor's ward, or its work benefits that ward, you could apply for help with your project. The scheme is open now for 2026-27. Each councillor has £7,000 to share out, and a single councillor can award a grant of up to £2,000. You can apply to more than one councillor. The scheme closes on Friday 26 February 2027. You can apply at any point before then, but each councillor's funds can run out earlier. Applications can be made until the councillor has spent all of their allocated funds, so it pays to apply early. This scheme suits charities and community groups with a clear local project and a good link to their ward. Councillors are encouraged to take an active role in deciding where their money goes, so it helps to bring them in early as you develop your idea. The main caveat is that grants are given at each councillor's discretion. You must contact your district councillor, or councillors, before you apply to discuss your project and ask for their support. Applications sent in without their backing may not be approved. The council's Community Development Team can also talk through your proposal and confirm whether your project is eligible. The council publishes criteria and guidance, terms and conditions and the application questions for 2026-27, so you can prepare before you start. It also shares records of how councillor grants were spent in past years. Official source: https://www.easthants.gov.uk/communities-and-wellbeing/funding-and-grants/councillor-community-grant-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Basingstoke and Deane Councillor Community Grants 2026/27

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

£250 - £3,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Councillor Community Grants scheme for 2026/27 helps local voluntary and community groups pay for one-off items or activities that benefit people living in Basingstoke and Deane. The money comes from the grant allocations given to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Councillors, so your local councillors play a central part in the process. You can ask for between £250 and £3,000. Your request must show a clear community need and a community benefit that is ongoing. Applications opened on 1 June 2026 and the final deadline is midday on 1 March 2027. Before you apply, read the Guidance for Applicants. Then contact your chosen councillor or councillors to talk through your idea and confirm they support it. You then email them a completed application form and the supporting documents listed in the guidance. This scheme suits community and voluntary organisations and groups that have a specific, practical purchase or project in mind and a councillor willing to back it. The council publishes details of grants awarded in previous years, which can give you a feel for the kind of requests that have been funded. One important point: this is reimbursement funding. The grant pays you back for approved spending, so your group will need to be able to cover the cost first. You also have 8 weeks from grant approval to buy the items or deliver the approved activity, so plan your timing carefully before you apply. Official source: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/cllr-community-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Hendy Foundation Grants (October 2026 round)

Hendy Foundation

Funding amount not listedCharities & Non-Profit

The Hendy Foundation funds local charities across the south of England where Hendy Group dealerships operate, from Devon to Kent. Your organisation needs an income under £1 million and must serve people in Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey or Kent. The funder does not publish a grant size. This round closes at 5:30pm on 30 October 2026. Official source: https://www.hendyfoundation.org/grant-request/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Rushmoor Supporting Communities Grant

Rushmoor Borough Council

£100 - £1,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Rushmoor Borough Council's Supporting Communities Grant offers flexible funding for projects that make a difference to local people's lives in Aldershot and Farnborough. You can apply for between £100 and £1,000. The scheme is open to a wide variety of not-for-profit organisations that are active in the Rushmoor community. Your project needs to address at least one of four themes: improving physical and mental health, helping with economic hardship, easing cost of living pressures, or improving the sense of community belonging. Your project can benefit Aldershot and Farnborough as a whole, or a specific ward. The council suggests you may like to speak to your ward councillors before you apply. If your councillors support your application, you can say so on the form. Applications are open now and close on 31 October. The council has £20,000 in total for this scheme. Each organisation can only apply for one grant, so think carefully about which project to put forward. A panel will decide the awards by early December. If you are successful, you will then have up to twelve months to complete your project. To apply, read the council's guidance first, then download the Word application form, fill it in and email it back using the instructions on the form. The council also publishes a list of its 2025/26 awards and an impact report for 2024-25, which show the variety of projects the fund has supported and may help you shape your idea. Official source: https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/supportingcommunitiesgrant. Official source: https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/supportingcommunitiesgrant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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SWEF Grants for Young Entrepreneurs (Hampshire and Isle of Wight)

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (SWEF)

£500 - £2,000Other Services

SWEF grants help young people in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight grow a new business. You can apply for between £500 and £2,000. This is not a loan, so you do not need to pay the grant back. The scheme is for business owners aged 18 to 30 whose UK business has been trading for less than 2.5 years. The funder wants to hear from young people who face barriers to investing in and growing their business, and it will prioritise those applicants. You should use the grant to transform your business and take it to the next stage. Depending on where your business is now, you can apply for a Start-up Grant or a Business Grant. The funder publishes separate criteria documents for each one. You must be a sole trader, a limited company or a CIC limited by shares, and you must be the majority owner. A business partner over 30 may not hold more than 20%. You also need a dedicated business bank account, because grants are only paid into business accounts. Your business should be your sole work focus. The closing date is listed as 31 October 2026, with a temporary closure to update the application process. The funder says the scheme will reopen soon. You apply online and can save your form as you go. The team is happy to help if you have questions or need support with the form. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/swef-enterprise-grants-for-individuals/. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/swef-enterprise-grants-for-individuals/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Legal Advice Sustainability Scheme

London Legal Support Trust

Up to £75,000Professional & Scientific Services, Charities & Non-Profit

The London Legal Support Trust’s Legal Advice Sustainability Scheme gives £75,000 of unrestricted funding over five years, plus tailored consultancy, to small free legal advice organisations. This round is for organisations based in and mainly serving Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight) or Surrey. Free specialist legal advice must be your main purpose, with income between £50,000 and £1 million and at least a year of delivery. You need a quality mark or professional regulation, or to be working towards one. Charities, CIOs and CICs limited by guarantee can apply. The deadline is Sunday 1 November 2026, with decisions by mid-December. Open support sessions are listed on the page. Official source: https://londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-grants/sector-support/centres-of-excellence/legal-advice-sustainability-scheme-lass-applications/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 17 October 2026.

Questions

What grants are open in Hampshire right now?

Today GrantMatch lists 14 live grants limited to Hampshire or places within it. 4 close in the next 30 days and 5 have no fixed deadline.

Who funds grants in Hampshire?

Today the funders with the most open grants here are Rushmoor Borough Council, Test Valley Borough Council and Winchester City Council. Each grant page links to the funder's own guidance.

Are UK-wide grants included?

No. This page only lists grants that name Hampshire or a place inside it, so it is not padded with national funds. Organisations here can also apply for grants open across South East England and the whole UK, which are on our South East England 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.

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