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 338 live grants available for community interest companies in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 8 October 2026 to 31 March 2035.
Checked daily. Last updated 4 October 2026.
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Art Fund
Art Fund
Art Fund provides funding to help museums, galleries and visual arts organisations offer paid work experience to full-time university students. The funding helps students explore careers in the arts before they graduate. Students get meaningful, developmental work experience in the visual arts sector. Museums and galleries can apply to fund these student placements. The funding is available in North West England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are mentioned. This helps bridge the gap between university study and arts careers.
Henry Smith Foundation - Proud Homes Fund
Henry Smith Foundation
The Henry Smith Foundation Proud Homes Fund offers long-term development grants to homelessness organisations in North West England. The grants help organisations become safer and more inclusive for LGBT+ young people. Only a small number of grants are available. The funding is for generalist homelessness services, not specialist LGBT+ organisations. You can use the money to embed safe and affirming practices for LGBT+ young people. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
Energy grant for third sector organisations
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is offering energy grants to third sector organisations in Liverpool. The funding supports cultural and arts activity across the city. Applications are currently open at stage one, which is an expression of interest. This covers the 2027/28 to 2028/29 funding period.
Cost of Living Crisis Greater Manchester 2026 Funding Programme
This grant supports voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Greater Manchester. Your organisation must have an annual income between £50,000 and £250,000. You need to be based and working in one of the ten Greater Manchester localities. The funding helps organisations that support people most affected by social inequalities. It focuses on those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline as applications are rolling.
The Bristol Impact Fund (BIF3)
Bristol City Council
The Bristol Impact Fund gives money from developer fees to community projects in Bristol. Local councillors decide which projects get funding through area committees. You can use the money to improve community centres, parks, and other local facilities. The funding goes to areas where new development is happening. Neighbourhood groups and citywide equality organisations can apply. The fund runs on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The amount available varies and is not specified.
Rosa 'The Stand With Us Fund'
Rosa
Rosa offers grants up to £28,000 for women's organisations tackling male violence. The money helps strengthen your organisation through strategy development, better governance, and leadership training. You can also use it to build stronger partnerships with other groups. These are one-year grants for frontline services that support women and girls. Your organisation must be run by women for women. You need an annual income between £100,000 and £500,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.
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Create free accountOfgem Strategic Innovation Fund: Round 5 Challenges - Discovery, autumn 2026
Innovate UK Business Connect
This fund offers a share of up to £30 million for collaborative Discovery Phase projects. Projects must meet specific Innovation Challenges set by Ofgem. The funding comes from the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund. The deadline to apply is 21 October 2026.
Contracts for Innovation: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes
Innovate UK Business Connect
This grant offers a share of £3 million to develop practical solutions around play for children and young people. Your project should reignite the importance of play and improve access to high quality, real world play experiences. Applications are open to organisations based in England. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.
See all 9 rounds of Contracts for InnovationOne 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 vulnerable people, and improving the environment. Over 438 local groups have already received support through this programme.
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 Coaches for Girls Grants of £160-£200 for Level 1 coaching qualifications. The fund targets groups working in deprived or rural areas. You must be a charity or not-for-profit organisation delivering these three sports. The programme runs from April 2025 to December 2027. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
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 your need cannot wait. You must meet specific emergency criteria set by the Wandsworth Grant Fund team.
See all 2 rounds of Wandsworth Grant FundNational Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund offers grants between £250,000 and £10 million for large heritage projects. You can use the money for conservation, restoration, and community engagement work. Only not-for-profit organisations can apply. The fund covers projects in England, with a focus on the East of England.
See all 3 rounds of National Lottery Heritage GrantsRochdale 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 team. It helps groups support individuals, families and communities in the area. Priority goes to micro and small groups. The grants are rolling with no set deadline. You can apply when you are ready. Limited funds are available so apply early.
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 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.
See all 2 rounds of National Lottery Awards for All EnglandRead 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.