Nottinghamshire Local Communities Fund Foundation Grant (Start Up, Scale Up)
- Funding
- Up to £1,000
- Deadline
- 11 December 2026
- Location
- Nottinghamshire
- Applications
- Deadline: 11 December 2026
Overview
New and small community groups in Nottinghamshire can apply for a one-off Foundation Grant of up to £1,000 to get established, test new ideas or grow their activities.
The grant sits within the county council's Local Communities Fund.
Round 2 closes at 4:30pm on 11 December 2026.
Official source: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/business-community/community-and-voluntary-sector/the-local-communities-fund-lcf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 11 November 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
CIC grants in the UK explains which funders accept community interest companies, with the grants that are open now.
Key requirements:
- Up to £1,000, one-off.
- For new, recently set up or small organisations.
- Must benefit Nottinghamshire residents.
- Closes 4:30pm 11 December 2026.
New or small voluntary and community organisations working in Nottinghamshire, including constituted community groups, registered charities, CICs limited by guarantee, social enterprises and community benefit societies. Individuals, sole traders, profit-distributing companies and public bodies cannot apply. Bank accounts need at least two unrelated signatories.
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New and small community groups and charities in Nottinghamshire.
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Full details from Nottinghamshire County Council
The Foundation Grant is the part of Nottinghamshire County Council's Local Communities Fund set aside for new, recently set up and small organisations. It offers up to £1,000 to help a group start, develop or expand community activities, test new ideas or build capacity before applying for larger funding. Round 2 of the fund opened in November 2026 and closes at 4:30pm on 11 December 2026. Projects should benefit Nottinghamshire residents through better health and wellbeing, less loneliness and isolation, or stronger and more resilient communities.
How to apply
Read the Local Communities Fund guidance on Nottinghamshire County Council's Local Communities Fund page and use the 'Apply for a Foundation Grant' link before 4:30pm on 11 December 2026. Queries: LCF@nottscc.gov.uk.
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