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Location
England, South East England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
Sussex Community Foundation offers grants to small charities and voluntary groups in Sussex. The funding helps tackle disadvantage and build community resilience. They especially want to hear from groups led by or supporting people from underrepresented communities. Small to medium community groups are particularly welcome to apply.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a small charity or voluntary group
- Must work in communities across Sussex
- Priority given to organisations led by or supporting underrepresented communities
This grant is for small charities and voluntary groups based in Sussex. It suits organisations working with disadvantaged communities, especially those led by or supporting underrepresented groups. It is not for large charities or businesses.
Sectors
Regions
Awards published
1,156
Typical award
£5,000
Most awards
£2,866 to £8,338
Most funded region
South East
108 awards in 2025, down from 413 the year before.
Recent awards include Camber Residents Association (£500, 2025), Tilling Green Events CIC (£2,400, 2025) and Rye Wurlitzer Academy (£800, 2025).
This funder has made 1,156 awards with a typical award of £5,000. Would you qualify?
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Full details from Sussex Community Foundation
Sussex Community Foundation provides grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex. The grants help address disadvantage and deprivation and build resilience across Sussex. They particularly welcome applications from organisations led by and supporting people from underrepresented communities, and those from small-to-medium-sized community groups.
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