Grants in Shropshire: what is open now
As of 29 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 7 live grants for organisations in Shropshire. 2 close in the next 30 days, the first on 31 October 2026, 4 are open all year and 0 were added this week.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Every grant on this page is limited to Shropshire or to a town, district or council area within it, as named by the funder. Funders with open grants here include Community Resource, Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Community Foundation and Lingen Davies. Because each one is local, far fewer organisations can apply than for a national fund. Grants open across all of West Midlands are on our West Midlands page.
Find the grants your organisation can win in Shropshire
Tell us about your organisation once and GrantMatch shows the grants you are most likely to win, checks your eligibility and emails you when new funding opens in Shropshire. Free to start, no card needed.
Create free accountClosing in the next 30 days (2)
Shropshire Grassroots Fund
Community Resource
The Shropshire Grassroots Fund gives small grants to community groups in Shropshire. It helps new and established groups grow, develop and become more sustainable. The focus is on building capacity, reaching more people and strengthening your work over the longer term. You can use the money for costs that help your group grow. The page lists training for staff or volunteers, volunteer expenses, equipment or furniture, promotional materials and room hire. It can also cover core costs that help you reach more people or expand your work. How much you can ask for depends on how long your group has been running. New groups, or those running for less than 12 months, can apply for up to £300. Groups running for more than 12 months can apply for up to £1,000, as long as their annual income is under £50,000. The fund suits small voluntary and community organisations based in Shropshire that mainly support local residents. Applications are judged on how well they support your group's growth and long-term sustainability. Priority goes to projects that show a clear long-term benefit for your organisation. The deadline is midnight on Wednesday 25 November. Community Resource will share outcomes with applicants by Wednesday 23 December. One thing to bear in mind is that the fund will not pay for general fundraising appeals, ongoing staff salaries, large capital or building projects, or parties and one-off events. If your plan is a single celebration or event, it will not be eligible. You can download guidance notes to help you complete your application. Official source: https://community-resource.org.uk/grants-for-community-groups/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Veolia Telford and Wrekin EnviroGrant
Telford & Wrekin Council and Veolia
The Veolia Telford and Wrekin EnviroGrant gives small grants to community groups that make a positive difference to their local area or environment. Applications are open now, and the closing date is 31 October 2026. The scheme funds projects that enhance or protect the local environment. That can be through practical action, education or activities that improve quality of life for the community. You can apply for up to £1,000. Recycling contractor Veolia runs the scheme in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council. It is part of the added value secured through the council's Waste Management Contract. Since it began in 2014, it has supported over 200 community initiatives and given nearly £200,000 to grassroots projects across the area. It suits properly constituted not-for-profit organisations based in the borough of Telford and Wrekin. If your group has a local environmental or community project that needs a modest sum, this could be a good fit. You apply online through the Veolia website, where you will also find the terms and conditions. Your form must be fully completed. You also need detailed quotes for any planned work or material purchases, or detailed breakdowns of other planned spending. Give yourself time to gather these before the deadline. Funding will be awarded in March 2027, so plan your project timeline around that date. One caveat: the pot is limited. Groups that were successful in the immediately previous round cannot apply this time. Official source: https://www.telford.gov.uk/roadworks-transport-and-streets/pride-in-our-community/envirogrant-scheme/. Official source: https://www.telford.gov.uk/roadworks-transport-and-streets/pride-in-our-community/envirogrant-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Funders with open grants in Shropshire
- Community Resource (2 open)
- Telford & Wrekin Council (2 open)
- Shropshire Community Foundation and Lingen Davies (1 open)
- Shropshire Hills Landscape Trust (1 open)
- Telford & Wrekin Council and Veolia (1 open)
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 7 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 0 |
| Over £100,000 | 0 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 0 |
All open grants in Shropshire (7)
No deadline listed
Check the funder's current application window before you apply.
Telford & Wrekin Councillors' Pride Fund 2026/27
Telford & Wrekin Council
The Councillors' Pride Fund lets ward councillors in Telford and Wrekin put money towards improvements or projects in their own ward. The council describes it as a chance to make a big difference with a small amount of money. In 2026, each councillor can allocate up to £5,000. This is the councillor's own budget, not a fixed award size. Awards listed on the page range from small sums, such as dog waste bags, to a few thousand pounds. Some projects have been backed by several councillors in the same ward. It suits local groups with a clear project in their ward. Recent examples include youth clubs, Scout and Brownie groups, sports teams, community halls, school trips, Christmas lights and events, friends of nature reserves, litter bins, defibrillators and crisis support. Parish councils have also had projects funded. Every funded project or group must show how it contributes to the council's priorities. These cover people living well in their community, a thriving economy, neighbourhoods that are great places to live, protecting the natural environment and tackling the climate emergency, and a community-focused council that provides quality services. Councillors are encouraged to find match funding so the money goes further. Previous match funding has come from parish and town councils, council service areas, companies and community groups. Proposals for this year are being accepted now. The key caveat is that you cannot simply apply. A proposal is only accepted where a councillor has asked your group to submit one. Your first step is to talk to your local ward councillor about your project. Official source: https://apps.telford.gov.uk/CouncilAndDemocracy/Members/CouncillorsPrideFundsList. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Telford & Wrekin Get Started Grant (Capacity Building Fund)
Telford & Wrekin Council
The Get Started grant is part of Telford & Wrekin Council's Capacity Building Fund. It gives up to £300 to help new community and voluntary organisations get going. The council wants to support groups and projects that help people help each other. The aim is to build resilient communities and reduce demand on council services. If you are setting up a new group with that kind of purpose, this small grant could help. Applications are open all year, and you can apply at any time. Before you apply, the council asks you to read the full guidance document for the grant. It gives you all the information you need to decide whether this grant is right for you, and it helps you make sure your application is eligible. A list of the questions you will be asked, with tips on completing your answers, is also available. All applications are made online. If your application is successful, there are a couple of things to expect. You will be asked to complete a short monitoring form to tell the council about the difference the grant has made. You will also receive guidance on communications, with ideas on how to let people know about your project. The key caveat is to read the guidance first. It is there to help you check your application is eligible, so reading it carefully will save you time and help you avoid an application that cannot be funded. Official source: https://www.telford.gov.uk/community/community-support/local-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Telford and Shropshire Support Fund (Core Costs)
Community Resource
The Telford and Shropshire Support Fund from Community Resource helps charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations cover their core running costs. Since the pandemic, many groups have seen demand for their services rise while sustainable funding has become harder to find. The cost-of-living crisis has added to the strain and made day-to-day operations a real challenge. This fund aims to help groups stay sustainable and keep supporting their communities. You can apply for a grant of up to £1,000. The money is for your organisation's running costs. Examples include management and administration, staffing and volunteer costs, general office expenses, accountancy and audit, and communications and outreach. Monitoring, evaluation and learning are also covered, as are governance, regulatory and compliance costs. There is no fixed closing date. You can submit your application at any time, and applications are considered bi-monthly. The fund stays open until the money runs out. One practical point to bear in mind: each group can only make one application per year. Plan your request carefully so it covers the costs that matter most to you. Official source: https://www.telford.gov.uk/community/community-support/local-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Lingen Davies Cancer Peer Support Micro-grants (Shropshire and Telford)
Shropshire Community Foundation and Lingen Davies
Lingen Davies and Shropshire Community Foundation have launched a micro-grant programme to help peer support groups for people affected by cancer. You can apply for up to £500. The fund is for local, peer-led groups that bring together people living with or beyond cancer, along with their families and carers. Both new and established groups can apply. The aim is to support regular, ongoing chances to meet, share experiences and offer each other support. These gatherings help people build friendships, swap knowledge and get the peer-to-peer support they need. The fund covers Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid Wales. The wider goal is to build a network of sustainable, user-led organisations across the whole region. There is a particular focus on areas of high deprivation and places where services are lacking. You can apply at any time, and applications go through the Shropshire Community Foundation website. The whole programme is worth £15,000. One thing to bear in mind: this fund is not meant for one-off or short-term projects. It is designed to strengthen and sustain regular connections over time. If you run a group that meets regularly and is led by the people it serves, or you want to start one, this could be a good fit for you. Official source: https://www.telford.gov.uk/community/community-support/local-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
More grants
Questions
What grants are open in Shropshire right now?
Today GrantMatch lists 7 live grants limited to Shropshire or places within it. 2 close in the next 30 days and 4 have no fixed deadline.
Who funds grants in Shropshire?
Today the funders with the most open grants here are Community Resource, Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Community Foundation and Lingen Davies. Each grant page links to the funder's own guidance.
Are UK-wide grants included?
No. This page only lists grants that name Shropshire or a place inside it, so it is not padded with national funds. Organisations here can also apply for grants open across West Midlands and the whole UK, which are on our West Midlands 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.