National Lottery Community Fund
Funding
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Location
England, London
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The National Lottery Community Fund gives money to community projects across the UK. Voluntary groups, community organisations, and social enterprises can apply. Grants are available at different levels depending on the size of your project. This fund is open in England and London, including Merton.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation
This grant is for voluntary groups, community organisations, and social enterprises running community projects. It is open to organisations across the UK, including those based in Merton and London. It is not for private businesses or individuals.
Sectors
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).
This funder has made 47,703 awards with a typical award of £18,689. Would you qualify?
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Full details from National Lottery Community Fund
National Lottery funding supporting community projects and voluntary organisations across the UK. Funds a wide range of community activities and projects that bring people together and improve local areas. Open to voluntary, community and charitable organisations.
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