Grants for CICs

Community Interest Companies (CICs) can access both charity-sector and business-sector grants. The National Lottery, Power to Change, and local authority funds commonly accept CIC applications. Some programmes specifically target the CIC structure for community-benefit projects.

There are currently 39 live grants available for community interest companies in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 21 May 2026 to 1 June 2026.

The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund

The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund

Closing tomorrow
£50,000 – £100,000Education

The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund supports charities working with vulnerable young women and girls aged 11-30. You can get £50,000 to £100,000 for projects helping girls at risk of crime or already in the

Thamesmead Community Fund

London Community Foundation

Closing tomorrow

The Thamesmead Community Fund offers grants up to £3,000 for activities that connect and support the local community. Both individuals and organisations can apply. The fund is specifically for project

National Lottery Project Funding 2026-2027

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Closing in 12 days
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland offers National Lottery funding to help arts organisations develop new projects and work with partners. You can use the money to create new artistic work, develop

Increasing EV charging capacity on the strategic road network

Innovate UK

Ongoing

This grant provides up to £10 million for developing electric vehicle charging solutions on England's main roads. You can get between £500,000 and £3 million to create charging stations that can charg

Seed funds for creative activities

Reading Borough Council

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Reading Borough Council offers seed funding to support new creative projects and activities in Reading. The grant helps creative organisations and community groups develop and launch innovative arts a

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Lead the Change

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Education

Lead the Change supports young people in Bristol to play a leading role in their community. The programme empowers youth leadership and community engagement initiatives across Bristol. Organisations t

Liverpool Grassroots Music Venues Support Programme

Liverpool City Council

Ongoing
Up to £3,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Liverpool City Council offers grants up to £3,000 for grassroots music venues in Liverpool. The programme runs in partnership with Music Venues Trust. The funding helps venues continue operating and d

Community Team Support Grants

Lancashire County Council

Ongoing

Lancashire County Council offers grants for environmental and community projects. The grants support organisations working on projects that benefit local communities and the environment. Applications

Champion grants scheme

Lancashire County Council

Ongoing

Lancashire County Council offers grants and loans through County Councillors who act as Champions. Champions can fund outside bodies and organisations that align with their specific portfolio areas. T

Dormant Assets for All

National Lottery Community Fund

Ongoing

The Dormant Assets for All scheme provides funding to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Northern Ireland. The money comes from dormant bank accounts and other financial produ

Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund (LCSF)

Lancashire County Council

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

The Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund supports organisations working in cultural and sporting activities across Lancashire. The fund is managed by Lancashire County Council. Applications appear to be

Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Charities & Non-Profit

The Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme provides funding for energy-related projects across England, Scotland, and Wales. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies, co-operative societie

Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Sheffield City Council

Ongoing
Education

Sheffield City Council offers funding to run free holiday clubs for children who get free school meals. The programme covers Reception to Year 11 pupils during school holidays. You must provide a free

HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

Ongoing
£1,000 – £5,000

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

Supporting Grassroots Music

Arts Council England

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Arts Council England provides funding to support grassroots live music venues and promoters across England. This funding is part of their commitment to supporting the live music ecosystem. Grassroots

Greater Manchester Victims Capacity and Capability Small Grant Fund 2026

Action Together

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

The Greater Manchester Victims Capacity and Capability Small Grant Fund supports VCSE organisations helping victims in Greater Manchester. This is part of a 3-year small grants programme that launched

One Oldham Fund Developing Recovery Communities Grant

Oldham Council

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Health & Social Work

This grant supports voluntary groups, community organisations, faith groups and social enterprises in Oldham. You must work directly with people recovering from addiction or mental health issues. The

City Change Fund

Plymouth City Council

Ongoing

The City Change Fund supports community projects in Plymouth through crowdfunding initiatives. The fund provides matched funding or support for crowdfunding campaigns. Projects must benefit local peop

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

Trading for Good

Power to Change

Ongoing
Social Enterprise

Trading for Good supports community businesses in England to develop trading income streams. The programme includes a Match Trading Grant and learning programme. It helps build resilient community bus

Contracts for Innovation in drug and alcohol addiction healthcare

Innovate UK

Ongoing
Up to £20,000,000Health & Social Work

This grant offers up to £20 million for developing new treatments for drug and alcohol addiction. You can create pharmaceutical drugs, digital health tools, or medical technology. The funding helps im

Lead the Change - BBC Children In Need

Heart of England Community Foundation

Ongoing
Up to £123,353

This grant supports projects that help young people in Birmingham connect, feel safe, lead local action and build stronger relationships in their communities. Funding is provided for 3 years. The maxi

NNS Digital

Heart of England Community Foundation

Ongoing
Up to £2,000

The NNS Digital fund helps organisations in Birmingham become more digitally inclusive. You can get up to £2,000 to bridge the digital divide in your community. The fund supports projects that help pe

Army Benevolent Fund – Grants to Organisations

Action Together

Ongoing
Education, Charities & Non-Profit

The Army Benevolent Fund provides grants to charities and community interest companies. The funding supports projects that directly benefit the Army community. You can apply for money to help with ind

Cultural Partnership Grant Programme 2026-2029

Manchester City Council

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Manchester City Council offers multi-year funding for cultural organisations and partnerships in Manchester. The grant supports cultural activities, arts programmes and creative projects that enhance

National Lottery Project Grants

Arts Council England

Ongoing
£1,000 – £100,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

National Lottery Project Grants provide funding between £1,000 and £100,000 for arts, libraries, and museums projects in England. You can apply for money to create new work, go on tour, develop audien

National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations

Creative Scotland

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

This fund supports organisations in Scotland who want to undertake creative activity. You can apply for funding for specific projects, productions, programmes of creative work, or research and develop

Rochdale Communities Fund – Micro Grants for up to £1,000

Action Together

Ongoing
Up to £1,000Health & Social Work

Action Together offers micro grants of up to £1,000 for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups in Rochdale Borough. The funding comes from Rochdale Borough Council's Public Health te

Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing

The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme funds organisations that provide activities for children and young people in Bristol. You can use the money for recreational, educational and developmental

CLASP - Communities: Local Action on Suicide Prevention

Devon Community Foundation

Ongoing
Health & Social Work

CLASP funds community projects that prevent suicide among children and young people in Devon. The grant is for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. You must have experience in chi

Community Right to Bid

Liverpool City Council

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

The Community Right to Bid helps community groups buy important local buildings when they go up for sale. You can nominate assets like pubs, shops, libraries or football grounds as community assets. W

Digital Capital Grant

Nottingham City Council

Ongoing
£10,000 – £15,000Education

Nottingham City Council offers grants of £10,000 to £15,000 for digital equipment. The money helps community organisations buy computers, tablets, and other digital tools. You can use the funding to h

Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund

Action Together

Ongoing

This fund helps charities and community groups tackle rough sleeping in England. You can get £50,000 to £200,000 per year for running costs or one-off capital projects. Your organisation must have und

Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund £1k

Action Together

Ongoing
Up to £1,000

The Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund provides up to £1,000 for community groups and projects in Rochdale Borough. The money supports voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that he

Rochdale Communities Fund - Seed Fund

Action Together

Ongoing
Up to £1,000Health & Social Work

The Rochdale Communities Fund offers grants up to £500 for small community groups in Rochdale Borough. The money helps groups develop their ideas into sustainable organisations. You can use the fundin

Big Bike Revival Grants Programme

Active Travel England and UK Government (administered by Cycling UK)

Ongoing
Up to £3,500Transport & Storage, Health & Social Work

The Big Bike Revival Grants Programme helps get more adults cycling, especially women, people on low incomes, and ethnic minorities. You can get up to £3,500 to run bike events that fix, teach, and en

Out of School artistic and creative activities for children and young people in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Ongoing
Education

The John D Fund provides grants up to £2,500 for out of school artistic and creative activities for children and young people. The fund covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Sou

Barrhill Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Ongoing
Energy & Utilities, Social Enterprise

The Barrhill Community Fund provides grants to local projects and organisations. The money comes from wind farm community benefits in the Barrhill area. You can apply for funding to support community

Women and Girls Small Grants Scheme

Action Together

Ongoing

This small grants scheme supports local organisations in Greater Manchester to encourage more women and girls to cycle. The funding is linked to the Women and Girls Summer 2026 campaign. Projects must