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 440 live grants available for community interest companies in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 19 August 2026 to 31 March 2035.
Checked daily. Last updated 18 August 2026.
Always open
No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.
SP Energy Networks Net Zero Fund
SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks has launched a Net Zero Fund to help communities develop net zero initiatives. The fund supports community-led projects that contribute to carbon reduction goals. Energy Saving Trus
Express Grant Programme
Quartet Community Foundation
This grant supports charitable and community activities in the West of England. Charities, voluntary groups, and community organisations based in the region can apply. Read the guidelines before apply
North Somerset Community Transport Grant
Quartet Community Foundation
This grant supports community transport groups and car schemes in North Somerset. It is open to charities and voluntary or community organisations based and working in the area. Review the guidelines
Members Ward Budget
Kirklees Council
The Members Local Project Fund gives councillors a ward budget to address local issues and priorities. Community and voluntary groups can apply through their local councillors. Councillors decide how
The Happiness Fund
The Happiness Fund
The Happiness Fund supports small, grassroots community projects in North West England. It is run by Action Together and aims to build happy, strong, and resilient communities. You must be a not-for-p
Action grants
Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council offers Action grants to community and voluntary groups. The grants help fund projects that improve local people's quality of life. You can use the money for social, health, e
More grants
Postcode Community Trust Grant - Wales
Postcode Community Trust
The Postcode Community Trust funds local good causes in Wales. Money comes from players of People's Postcode Lottery. Charities and good causes based in Wales, or delivering activities there, can appl
See all 2 rounds of Postcode Community Trust GrantGet personalised grant alerts
Create a free account to get notified when new grants for community interest companies open.
Create free accountChild Focused Court IDVA- Cheshire & Merseyside
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside
This grant funds a Child Focused Court IDVA service in Cheshire and Merseyside. IDVA stands for Independent Domestic Violence Adviser. These advisers support victims of domestic abuse through the cour
Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is offering up to £150 million for clean maritime projects. You can apply for between £1,000 and £30 million. The funding supports developing, deploying, and operating inn
See all 3 rounds of Zero Emission Vessels and InfrastructureLead the Change - BBC Children In Need
Heart of England Community Foundation
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
See all 2 rounds of Lead the ChangeOne Stop Community Partnership Programme
One Stop
One Stop funds community groups and organisations near its stores. Your group must be within two miles of a One Stop store in England. The programme focuses on tackling food poverty, supporting vulner
See all 2 rounds of One Stop Community Partnership ProgrammeBarclays Community Sport Fund
Barclays (delivered in partnership with Sported)
The Barclays Community Sport Fund helps community groups make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible to women and girls. You can get Access Grants of £1,000 for running activities or Female Coa
See all 2 rounds of Barclays Community Sport FundWandsworth Grant Fund - Emergency Funding
Wandsworth Borough Council
This fund offers emergency grants between £500 and £5,000. It is for voluntary and community organisations in Wandsworth facing urgent situations. You can apply outside of the normal funding rounds if
See all 2 rounds of Wandsworth Grant FundRochdale Communities Fund – Micro Grants for up to £1,000
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
See all 2 rounds of Rochdale Communities FundNational Lottery Awards for All England
National Lottery Community Fund
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
See all 2 rounds of National Lottery Awards for All EnglandNational Lottery Heritage Grants: £10,000 to £250,000
National Lottery Heritage Fund
This grant funds heritage projects across England. You can apply for between £10,000 and £250,000. Projects can include restoring buildings, conserving nature, recording oral histories, or creating di
See all 3 rounds of National Lottery Heritage GrantsRead the guide: CIC Grants UK: Funding for Community Interest Companies
Community interest companies can apply for far more grants than most CIC owners realise. Here is where CICs actually win funding in the UK, what tends to exclude them, and how to apply.