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 71 live grants available for community interest companies in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 2 July 2026 to 1 September 2026.

Tobacco and Vapes Implementation Grant

Department of Health and Social Care

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£1,000 – £450,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant from the Department of Health and Social Care supports work related to the Tobacco and Vapes Act and smoking cessation programmes. You can apply for between £1,000 and £450,000. The grant c

Childcare Support Fund

Scottish Government

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£250,000 – £1,000,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Scottish Government's Childcare Support Fund pays for short-term, flexible childcare through registered childcare providers. It supports low income families in Scotland who are in poverty or at ri

Men's Health Community Fund - DHSC Funding Stream

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)

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£75,000 – £125,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

This grant funds community projects that improve men's health in England. It is part of a £6.3 million initiative run by DHSC, Movember, and People's Health Trust. You can apply for between £75,000 an

Men's Health Community Fund - Movember Funding Stream

Movember

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£150,000 – £300,000Health & Social Work, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

Movember is offering up to 15 grants of between £150,000 and £300,000 for community programmes supporting young men aged 16 to 35. Projects must focus on social connection and mental health and wellbe

Men’s Health Community Fund

Department of Health and Social Care, Movember, People's Health Trust. This Find a Grant application route is for DHSC funding only.

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£75,000 – £125,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

The Men's Health Community Fund supports community-based projects that improve men's health across England. It is a partnership between the Department of Health and Social Care, Movember, and People's

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Autotrader Digital Inclusion Fund

Forever Manchester

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Information & Communication, Charities & Non-Profit

This fund supports grassroots community groups working on digital inclusion in Greater Manchester. You can apply if your group is based in any of the ten boroughs. The fund is run by Forever Mancheste

Child Focused Court IDVA - Coventry and Warwickshire

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner and Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner

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Up to £283,439Charities & Non-Profit

This grant funds an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) role focused on children in family courts. The IDVA supports victims of domestic abuse through private law children's cases in Coventry

Independent Legal Advisors Service

Ministry of Justice

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£6,000,000 – £6,025,000Charities & Non-Profit

This grant funds free, independent legal advice for adult rape victims in England and Wales. The service helps victims understand and feel confident in their legal rights. One grant will be awarded, w

Creative Foundations Fund

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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£100,000 – £10,000,000Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

The Creative Foundations Fund pays for capital work on cultural buildings and assets in England. This includes revitalising, restoring, retrofitting, or renewing cultural spaces. It also covers urgent

Connections Through Culture Grants

British Council

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£5,000 – £15,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

The British Council offers grants between £5,000 and £15,000 for new collaborative projects between UK artists, creative professionals, and arts organisations. Projects must involve at least one partn

Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026A (Grant)

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

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£5,000 – £20,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Public Engagement Spark Awards fund projects that help the public learn about science supported by STFC. You can get between £5,000 and £20,000 for your project. Your organisation must be UK-based

The Democratic Engagement Fund

Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government

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£1,000 – £50,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Democratic Engagement Fund gives grants to civil society organisations in England. It funds projects that help people understand and take part in democracy. Projects must be politically neutral an

Postcode Community Trust Grant - Wales

Postcode Community Trust

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Charities & Non-Profit

The Postcode Community Trust funds local good causes in Wales. Money comes from players of the People's Postcode Lottery. Charities and good causes based in or working in Wales can apply. Applications

Lead the Change

Quartet Community Foundation

Ongoing
Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

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

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

Liverpool Grassroots Music Venues Support Programme

Liverpool City Council / Music Venues Trust

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

Digital Capital Grant

Nottingham City Council

Ongoing
£10,000 – £15,000

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

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

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

Cellnex Community Fund

Cellnex

Ongoing
Up to £5,000Education

The Cellnex Community Fund gives up to £5,000 to community projects. You can use the money for digital inclusion, skills training, environmental projects, or education programmes. The fund supports pr

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

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

The South Birmingham Friends Institute Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

Ongoing
Up to £2,000

The South Birmingham Friends Institute Fund supports projects that promote peace, justice, equality and sustainability in Birmingham. You can get up to £2,000 for your project. The fund focuses on soc

Sussex Community Foundation Main Grants

Sussex Community Foundation

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Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Sussex Community Foundation funds small charities and voluntary groups working across Sussex. The grants tackle disadvantage and deprivation in local communities. Priority areas include poverty, healt

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

Bedrock Family Wellbeing

Cumbria Community Foundation

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

This grant supports community and voluntary organisations in Cumbria. It funds projects that help people improve their financial wellbeing and resilience. You can apply if your work tackles financial

Champion Grants Scheme

Lancashire County Council

Ongoing
Public Administration & Defence, Charities & Non-Profit

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

Positive Enterprise

Cumbria Community Foundation

Ongoing
Education, Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

This grant supports organisations working with children and young people in Cumbria. It funds projects that tackle educational, social, and economic disadvantage. Social enterprises and community orga

Cumbria Community Foundation Grants

Cumbria Community Foundation

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

Cumbria Community Foundation manages several different funds, each set up by donors with their own rules and priorities. Most funds support community and voluntary groups based in Cumbria. Some funds

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

HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

Ongoing
£1,000 – £5,000Charities & Non-Profit

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

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

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

Buttle UK Grants

Action Together

Ongoing

Buttle UK grants go directly to children in need. Action Together is hosting a free 'Meet the Funder' event on 7 July at 10am. You can attend to learn about priorities, eligibility, and how to apply.

Youth Endowment Fund - Violence Against Women and Girls Prevention Programme

Action Together

Ongoing
Education

This grant is part of the Youth Endowment Fund's three-year programme on preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG). It focuses on early prevention through universal education on healthy and r

Historic England - History in the Making Fund

Action Together

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

History in the Making helps young people aged 13 to 25 explore and celebrate local history. It focuses on underrepresented young people who might not usually engage with heritage. Young people choose

Trauma Responsive Greater Manchester Fund

Action Together

Ongoing

This fund supports organisations in Greater Manchester to go beyond basic trauma awareness. It helps you embed trauma-responsive approaches into your services and systems. Your application must align

Freelands Foundation – Learning Through Making Fund

Action Together

Ongoing
Education

This fund supports visual art education projects in North West England. Your project must creatively engage people with making and exploring materials. It should be exploratory, collaborative, and ope

One Oldham Fund Developing Recovery Communities Grant

Oldham Council

Ongoing
Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

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

Greater Manchester Victims Capacity and Capability Small Grant Fund 2026

Action Together

Ongoing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Digital / Technology Funding for Adult Social Care Providers

Digital Social Care

Ongoing
Health & Social Work

Digital Social Care offers funding for adult social care providers in England. The grants help you adopt and use technology to improve how you deliver care. You can find current funding opportunities

Parkinson's UK - Grants for Physical Activity Providers

Parkinson's UK

Ongoing
Health & Social Work, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

Parkinson's UK funds organisations that provide physical activity services for people with Parkinson's disease. You can use this grant to deliver or expand activity programmes for this community. It i

Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) Training Funding

Skills for Care

Ongoing
Health & Social Work

Skills for Care offers free access to training funding through the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) service. It is open to adult social care providers in England. As well as funding for

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

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

Community Team Support Grants

Lancashire County Council

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit

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

Seed Funds for Creative Activities

Reading Borough Council

Ongoing
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

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

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

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

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

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

Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Ongoing

The Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund offers grants of up to £5,000. It is open to organisations in the North East of England. The fund covers areas including Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumber

Awards to organisations in Northumberland supporting young people aged 10 to 25 years

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Ongoing

This grant offers awards of up to £1,000 to organisations in Northumberland. It supports work with young people aged 10 to 25 years. The fund is run by the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northum

Supporting people with practical cost-of-living interventions in North East England

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

The Mayor's Opportunity Fund supports people facing cost-of-living pressures in North East England. Grants are available up to £7,500. The fund covers County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberla

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

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

Green Community Grants Programme

Action Together

Ongoing

Action Together offers Green Community Grants to organisations in North West England. The funding supports sustainable activities, including recycling. Your organisation's main aims must fit the fund'

Armed Forces Families Fund - Supporting Partners Programme 2026-27

Action Together

Ongoing

This fund supports partners of serving military personnel and reservists in North West England. It pays for solutions and services that reduce the challenges of service life for non-serving partners.

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

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

HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

Ongoing
£1,000 – £5,000Charities & Non-Profit

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation offers annual grants to build thriving communities. You can get between £1,000 and £5,000 for community projects. The grants are for non-profit org

Baring Foundation - Strengthening Civil Society

Action Together

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

The Baring Foundation's Strengthening Civil Society programme funds UK organisations that use legal tools to create social change. From 2026, the focus shifts to tackling corporate harm, especially wh

Rewilding Britain - Rewilding Innovation Fund

Action Together

Ongoing
Charities & Non-Profit, Social Enterprise

This fund supports new and ambitious community rewilding projects across Britain. It aims to remove barriers that stop rewilding projects from getting started or going further. Funding goes to project