Grants in South East England

The South East has strong Innovate UK participation and access to all UK-wide grants. Regional programmes come through local Growth Hubs in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Thames Valley. Enterprise Zones offer additional business rate relief and support.

There are currently 30 live grants available in South East England, with deadlines ranging from 13 June 2026 to 1 April 2029.

Community Hub Project Grants

The National Archives

Closing in 69 days
£500 – £30,000Public Administration & Defence, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The National Archives offers grants up to £30,000 for community heritage projects. You need at least one heritage organisation (like a museum, library, or archive) working with one community group. Pr

Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

Closing in 361 days
Up to £100,000Energy & Utilities, Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant helps landlords install electric vehicle chargepoints and supporting infrastructure. Commercial landlords can get between £350 and £30,000 for chargepoints and infrastructure work. Resident

Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

Closing in 361 days
Up to £500Energy & Utilities

This grant helps renters and flat owners buy and install electric vehicle charge points. You can get £300 to £350 towards the costs. The grant is available until 1 April 2027. You must be renting your

Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission - Nature for Climate Fund

Closing in 361 days
£1,500 – £30,500Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for creating woodland design plans. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 to produce a plan that meets UK Forestry Standards. Landowners, land managers and p

Community Hub Bursaries

The National Archives

Closing in 455 days
£10 – £1,000Public Administration & Defence, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

The National Archives offers Skills Bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development acti

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Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Closing in 727 days
£5,000,000 – £25,000,000Manufacturing, Health & Social Work

The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot provides capital grants for large-scale research and development projects in the UK life sciences sector. You can get between £5 million an

Spruce Site Assessment

Forestry Commission

Closing in 1092 days
£1,999 – £2,000Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

Spruce Site Assessment helps you work out the costs of cutting down spruce trees in specific removal areas. You can get up to £2,000 to pay for this assessment. The grant also helps you find other fun

Tree Health Pilot

Forestry Commission

Closing in 1092 days
£500 – £1,500,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Tree Health Pilot helps tree owners and managers in England deal with pests and diseases affecting their trees. You can get between £500 and £500,000 to fund tree health measures. The money can pa

Surrey Hills Trust Fund

Surrey Hills Trust

Ongoing

The Surrey Hills Trust Fund supports local projects in the Surrey Hills area. You can apply for funding for landscape conservation work or community enterprise schemes. The fund helps projects that be

Asda Cost of Living Grant

Asda

Ongoing

Asda offers grants to help community groups with rising running costs. The funding helps cover operational expenses during tough economic times. Community groups across England can apply if they are s

Aviva Community Fund

Aviva

Ongoing

The Aviva Community Fund supports small UK causes that make a big difference in their local communities. Aviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to help causes build their capabilities and drive sustaina

Bernard Sunley Foundation

Bernard Sunley Foundation

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Bernard Sunley Foundation gives grants to charities in England and Wales. You can apply if your charity helps young people, elderly people, disabled people, or disadvantaged groups. The foundation

Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme provides funding for energy-related projects. You can apply if you are a registered charity, community interest company, co-operative society, or community

Garfield Weston Foundation

Garfield Weston Foundation

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Garfield Weston Foundation gives grants to charities across the UK. They support a wide range of charitable causes and activities. The foundation does not specify how much money they give or set f

Members Locality Budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Ongoing
Up to £5,000Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Each Hertfordshire county councillor gets £5,000 per year to fund local projects in their area. The money supports projects that help social, economic or environmental wellbeing. You can use it for co

Community Catalyst Fund

Brighton & Hove City Council

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Community Catalyst Fund supports community groups and charities in Brighton & Hove. You can get funding to help create a city to be proud of, make it more fair and inclusive, or help people be hea

Third Sector Commissioning Prospectus

Brighton & Hove City Council

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

Brighton & Hove City Council offers 5-year funding for voluntary and community organisations. You must work in partnership with other organisations to deliver council services. The money supports key

Your Councillor Community Fund

Surrey County Council

Ongoing

Surrey County Councillors have budgets to fund local community projects. You can apply for money to run projects that help your local area. Projects must improve social, economic, or environmental wel

Additional Grants

Sussex Community Foundation

Ongoing
Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Sussex Community Foundation offers extra grants to small charities and voluntary groups in Sussex. These grants help tackle disadvantage and build stronger communities. You can apply if you are a smal

Reading Integration Board (RIB) – Project Fund 2025/26 - Better Care Fund

Reading Borough Council

Ongoing
Health & Social Work

This small grants fund supports projects that improve health and social care integration in Reading. It is part of the Better Care Fund initiative. The money helps voluntary and community organisation

Small Grants Fund

Reading Borough Council

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

Reading Borough Council offers small grants to local voluntary and community groups. The funding supports community projects and activities that help Reading residents. You must be a voluntary or comm

Seed funds for creative activities

Reading Borough Council

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Reading Borough Council offers seed funding for creative activities and projects in Reading. The grant helps creative organisations and community groups develop new creative initiatives. You can use t

MK City Council Cultural Grants

Milton Keynes City Council

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Milton Keynes City Council offers annual grants for cultural and creative organisations. The funding supports organisational development or programme activities. You can use this money to match fund a

Funding for organisations

Kent Community Foundation

Ongoing
Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Kent Community Foundation provides grants to charities and community groups in Kent and Medway. The funding supports five key areas: mental health and wellbeing, children and families, crisis and basi

Social lending programme

Kent Community Foundation

Ongoing
£10,000 – £100,000Finance & Insurance, Social Enterprise

Kent Community Foundation offers unsecured loans between £10,000 and £100,000 for organisations in Kent and Medway. Up to 30% of your loan can be converted to a grant, which you do not need to repay.

HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

Ongoing
£1,000 – £5,000Charities & Non-Profit

HIWCF Community Grants support smaller grassroots organisations to build thriving communities. You can get between £1,000 and £5,000 in funding. The grants are available through themed programmes that

Main Grants

Sussex Community Foundation

Ongoing
Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Sussex Community Foundation offers grants to small charities and voluntary groups across Sussex. The funding helps tackle disadvantage and build community resilience. They particularly welcome applica

Community Covenant Grant Scheme

Surrey County Council

Ongoing

The Community Covenant Grant Scheme provides up to £7,000 for local projects in Surrey. The money helps strengthen connections between military families and local communities. You can use the funding

Surrey Smokefree Generation Grant Award Scheme

Surrey County Council

Ongoing
Up to £7,000Health & Social Work, Social Enterprise

Surrey County Council offers grants up to £7,000 for voluntary and community organisations. The money helps develop projects that get more people using local stop smoking services. You can use the fun

Surrey Heritage for All

Community Foundation for Surrey and Surrey Cultural Partnership

Ongoing
Up to £10,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Surrey Heritage for All offers grants up to £10,000 to help diverse communities connect with Surrey's heritage and natural environment. The funding comes from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. You c