National Lottery Awards for All England

One round of National Lottery Awards for All England, which has run 2 rounds in total and has 2 open now.

Funding

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Deadline

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling applications

Overview

The National Lottery Awards for All England funds community projects that bring people together. You can get between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years. The grant helps improve local communities across England. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. You can use the money for activities, equipment, or running costs for your project. The funding comes from National Lottery players. Projects must show how they will benefit local people and communities.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Projects must last up to 2 years
  • Must bring people together
  • Must improve communities

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This grant is for charities and non-profit organisations running community projects in England. Your project must bring people together and improve local communities. Projects can run for up to 2 years.

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

47,703

Typical award

£18,689

Most awards

£9,986 to £20,000

Most funded region

London

12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.

Recent awards include Wellbeing Challenge CIC (£20,000, 2026), West Wales Motorcycle Project (£19,490, 2026) and Tirabad Village Hall Committee (£15,000, 2026).

Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.

Full details from National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in England that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

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Last updated: 1 October 2026