Grants for community groups: what is open now

Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

The Bristol Youth and Play Support Programme from Quartet Community Foundation is open for applications. It funds organisations in Bristol that work with local children and young people aged 8 to 19, or up to 25 for young people with learning difficulties. You can ask for a grant towards a new or existing activity. Grants can cover core or running costs, project and activity costs, and equipment. The money cannot be used to pay back costs you have already spent, and you should plan to start spending within six months of being awarded the grant. The most you can ask for is £5,000. Partnerships of two or more organisations can apply for up to £10,000, as long as every partner meets the eligibility criteria and the funding is split in a proportionate way between them. The programme gives priority to work that meets the aims in one or more of the four Youth and Play Development Plans. These cover North, South, East Central and City Centre Bristol. The Guide for applicants explains the plans in more detail. Applications close on 26 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Competition is tough. Last round, the amount requested was nearly twice the amount available, and the foundation expects to award about 15 grants this time. Several applications were unsuccessful last time because they did not directly address the plan priorities, so read the guide carefully before you start. The foundation aims to tell applicants its decision within 8 weeks of the closing date. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/bristol-youth-and-play-support-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Greenwich Strength in People Themed Grants 2027 to 2031

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing in the voluntary, community and faith sector over the next four years, from 2027 to 2031. Strength in People themed grants are one part of that. They sit alongside other grant sizes and commissioned services. The themed grants cover nine priority areas. These are befriending and social connection for vulnerable adults; carers; community centres activity; creative health and socially engaged arts and culture; homelessness and people at risk of rough sleeping; information, guidance, advice and specialist support; SEND, learning disabilities and autism; volunteering infrastructure; and volunteering opportunities for families known to Children's Social Care. How much you can bid for depends on the theme. Befriending is up to £60,000. Carers is up to £65,000. Community centres is up to £70,000. Creative health and arts is up to £75,000. Homelessness is up to £100,000. Information, guidance and advice has three levels: up to £65,000, up to £100,000 and up to £225,000 for specialist advice and casework. Each theme sets out its purpose and the outcomes funded projects should help deliver. The Carers and SEND themes use a life course approach. You can focus on one age group or on key transition points, and you do not need to work across all ages. One practical point to note: the homelessness theme centres on a single private rented sector service. Applicants must show they can deliver it to a high standard. Download the funding prospectus for the full detail on each theme. Official source: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/help-money/voluntary-community-funding/people-themed-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Harwich Haven Authority Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Harwich Haven Authority Fund, run by Suffolk Community Foundation, pays for core costs and project costs for charitable activities in parts of Suffolk. It is open now and closes on 26 October 2026. You can ask for up to £5,000 a year. Multi-year funding may be considered, for up to 3 years, so the most you could receive is £5,000 per year over that time. If you want multi-year funding, say so on your application. The fund is for charitable, voluntary and community groups. Social enterprises can apply too. Your activities must be delivered in the Suffolk postcodes IP1 to IP15. The fund backs projects that do one or more of these things: promote interest in water-based activities, support careers in the maritime sector, maritime safety and the welfare of mariners, protect the environment, or help local communities by improving children's education or people's physical and mental health and wellbeing. It also supports people who are under-privileged or socially excluded, and the LGBTQIA+ community. In this round, the panel is especially keen to see projects that benefit the environment, build community resilience and improve health and wellbeing through nature-based work. One practical point: the foundation asks you to read its grantmaking guidelines before you apply, so you can check that you are eligible. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/grants/harwich-haven-authority-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

London Community Energy Fund 2026-27: Development Fund

Greater London Authority

Stream three opened on 1 October 2026, offering up to £3,000 for external community-energy development costs. The first assessment deadline is 29 October 2026. The guidance conflicts about later dates: its header says 31 January 2027, while the application instructions and main page say 30 September 2027; completion dates also differ. Confirm later dates with the GLA. Streams one and two have closed. This programme is separate from Green Roots.

Bath & West Community Energy Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

Grants of up to £5,000 support community projects that reduce carbon emissions or fuel poverty in Bath and surrounding areas. Applications close on 29 October 2026 at 13:00 UK time.

National Garden Scheme Community Garden Grants

National Garden Scheme

The National Garden Scheme gives grants to community gardening projects, alongside its yearly donations to nursing and health charities. The programme is supported by the Julia Rausing Trust, which announced a £1.5 million grant for Community Garden Grants. That funding began in 2025. The grants help projects across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They aim to give more people access to green spaces and the health benefits of gardening. The page says the National Garden Scheme announces grants for community garden projects each year. For Community Gardens Week 2026, which ran from 31 March to 6 April 2026, it announced £294,241 of funding shared between 118 projects. That is the total for the round, not the size of a single award. Past projects show the range of work supported. They include a revamped community garden that supplies local foodbanks, an apothecary garden for social and therapeutic gardening, a small parent-led charity garden for children with a disability or hidden impairment, a garden for patients and staff at a hospital, and a community allotment with an outdoor kitchen. There is also a map of supported projects since 2019. One practical point to bear in mind: the page does not give an application deadline or say that a new round is open. The 2026 funding has already been announced, so it is worth keeping an eye on the National Garden Scheme for news of the next round. The page also has a sign-up form for email updates. Official source: https://ngs.org.uk/who-we-are/community-garden-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Barchester Charitable Foundation - Group Grants

Barchester Charitable Foundation

Barchester Charitable Foundation Group Grants help small community groups and small local charities that support older people and adults with a disability or mental health condition. The focus is on connecting, or re-connecting, people with others in their local community. The grants can pay for activity projects, equipment or materials that members use, transport costs so members can attend, and day trips, outings or UK group holidays. Awards range from £100 up to £2,600. You can apply if your group is based in England, Scotland, Wales or Jersey. The foundation opens to group applications in January, April, July and October. The October round is open now. It takes up to 10 weeks to process an application, so plan your project dates with that in mind. The foundation will look closely at your accounts, especially your balance sheet. As a guideline, it is very unlikely to help if your financial reserves are over £200,000. There are clear exclusions. The foundation will not fund core or running costs such as salaries and venue hire, indirect services such as websites or newsletters, building projects, or staff and volunteer training. It will not pay for anything already bought or already held. If you have won a grant, you cannot apply again within three years. The foundation may also cap grants to a single charity, including all its branches, in any one year. Official source: https://bhcfoundation.org.uk/apply/who-we-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Halkirk District Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Halkirk District Benefit Fund gives community benefit grants of up to £25,000 to groups and organisations in the Halkirk District of Highland. It is managed by Foundation Scotland on behalf of a local board of volunteer directors. The money comes from an annual payment from the 21 turbine Causeymire Wind Farm, which is owned and managed by Ventient Energy. The fund backs projects that support sustainable development in the area. That includes community development, recreational activities and facilities, regeneration, education about the environment, culture, heritage or history, better environmental amenities, and buildings or sites of architectural, historic or community importance. The next application deadline is 31 October 2026. Later deadlines are 31 January 2027 and 30 April 2027. Applicants hear the board's decision within two weeks of the board meeting. Unsuccessful applicants get feedback, and all decisions are final. The board looks for evidence that you have consulted the people who will benefit and that the community supports your project. It also encourages partnership working, local suppliers where they offer good value, and a thought-through approach to sustainable development. One practical point: groups without a representative membership structure cannot be supported. That means groups whose committee or board is not elected by, or accountable to, a wider group of people. This page is for groups. Individuals have a separate page. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/halkirk-district-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Caithness Futures Fund

Foundation Scotland

Caithness Futures Fund supports community groups in Caithness that are delivering on the Caithness Area Place Plan. The plan was shaped through community consultation, so the fund reflects what local people say they need. You can apply for up to £20,000 a year. That can be for a one-off project or for multi-year funding of up to 10 years. The page says large grants or multi-year awards are more likely to be supported than smaller, short-term projects. In 2026 the main priority is Health and Wellbeing. Employability is a secondary priority, through the Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund. The health and wellbeing themes in the plan include access to GP appointments and dentists, mental health support (including for young people), care-at-home services, help for groups such as young carers and people affected by drug and alcohol issues, tackling poverty and inequality, and better community spaces such as halls, libraries and sports facilities. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Caithness can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. You can apply more than once, but it helps to say which application matters most to you. The fund is paid for by RWE's Camster II Wind Farm, with a first annual donation of £160,000, index-linked for the life of the wind farm. The application deadline is 31 October 2026. Awards should show long-term impact, evidence of community support and care for the environment. A panel of local volunteers makes the decisions. Supporting documents must be sent with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/caithness-futures-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust

Foundation Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland supports projects that benefit the Tannach and District community in Highland. It is paid for by wind farm donations from Wathegar, Wathegar 2 and Bilbster, and the Trust currently has £169,000 available to give out. You can ask for up to £25,000. Requests for more than that may be considered case by case if you can show significant benefit for the community, but you should contact the funder before applying. Your project must contribute to at least one of the Trust's outcomes. These include more sport and recreation, safer access through settlements, more varied activities and services, a stronger community life, more local economic activity, new vocational skills, valued heritage, more sustainable energy use in homes and community buildings, and more tourism opportunities. You will need to list the measurable activities and outputs you will deliver. The fund can help with feasibility work, salaries, core running costs and up to 100% of project costs. Multi-year awards are usually offered for a maximum of three years. You do not need to be a registered charity. The next deadline is 31 October 2026. The following round closes on 28 February 2027. A local panel of residents recommends awards, and you will usually hear 6-8 weeks after each deadline. One thing to plan for: you must show that you have consulted the people who will benefit and that local groups support your idea. If any item or contract will cost over £30,000, you must also run an open and fair tendering process and send evidence of it with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/tannach. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund 2027 - 2029

London Community Foundation

The MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund is open for applications through the London Community Foundation. It supports smaller, community-based and specialist organisations that help victims of crime across London. It suits organisations that are embedded in the communities they serve, including groups led by and for people who share a lived experience or identity. It also welcomes specialist organisations that are not led by people with lived experience but have strong community links, relevant expertise and a proven track record. The fund specifically, but not exclusively, wants to extend support for Black and minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, people with insecure or unknown immigration status, male victim-survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, children and young people, faith-based communities, people who have experienced hate crime, bereaved families, people involved in prostitution and older people. You can apply for a two-year grant of between £20,000 and £200,000, which works out at £10,000 to £100,000 per year. A total of £2,000,000 is available. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2029. Applications close at 2pm on 2 November 2026. You will need to pass a short online eligibility check before you can reach the full application form. One practical point: there is no income threshold, but organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000 will be prioritised. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/mopac-victims-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

MOPAC Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 - 2030

London Community Foundation

The Mayor's Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 to 2030 pays for specialist services that tackle violence against women and girls in London. It is run by The London Community Foundation on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). This is the third round of the fund. £5,700,000 is available in grants over three years, from February 2027 to January 2030. Individual organisations can apply for up to £150,000 over three years, which is £50,000 a year. Partnerships of up to three organisations can apply for up to £180,000, or £60,000 a year. The fund suits grassroots organisations that already provide services to address VAWG and have at least three complete years of operation. At least 60% of the money is prioritised for specialist organisations led by and for Black women and girls, and women and girls from minority ethnic backgrounds. Up to 40% will go to specialist VAWG community organisations that serve other marginalised groups, such as disabled women and girls, LGBTQ+ women, women with no recourse to public funds, and older or younger women. Organisations with an annual income under £500,000 will be prioritised. Applications close at 2pm on 4 November 2026. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2030. One thing to know before you start: you must meet the Foundation's core eligibility criteria, and organisations with overdue monitoring with the Foundation will not be eligible. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/vawg-grassroots-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund

Greencoat Capital / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund gives local groups money for community projects near Brockaghboy Wind Farm in Swatragh, County L/Derry. The fund was set up in 2016 by TCI Renewables and was later taken over by Greencoat Capital. Its aim is to support locally beneficial, community-based projects and initiatives. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund is interested in projects that improve collaboration among local groups and organisations. It also looks for projects that bring clear benefit to people experiencing disadvantage or life limiting circumstances, make more use of existing community space and sustainable venues, bring different generations together, or increase local participation through sports, culture and the arts. This fund suits charities and community organisations based within a 6km radius of the wind farm. The distance is measured in a straight line, so where your organisation is located really matters. The page invites applications only from organisations inside that area. The closing date is 5 November 2026 at 1pm. The fund is listed on the Community Foundation Northern Ireland page of open grants. Check that your organisation and project are eligible before you start, and aim to finish your application well before the closing time. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects near the Long Mountain Wind Farm on Glenbuck Road, Dunloy. Energia Renewables set the fund up with local groups, so that the wind farm brings social and economic benefits to the people who live nearby. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland administers it. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund backs projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Its priorities are projects that develop cross community relations, energy efficiency and sustainability of local community facilities, social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community, educational issues with a sustainability angle, and environmental or economic benefit. The fund closes at 1:00pm on 5 November 2026, so there is a little under three weeks left from today. One practical point to check first is location. Your organisation must be based within 5 miles of the windfarm site entrance, measured in a straight line. Being near the wind farm is not enough on its own; the organisation itself must sit inside that radius. If you are just outside it, this fund is not open to you. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists many wind farm funds side by side on its open grants page. Each has its own area, size and closing date, so make sure you are looking at the Long Mountain entry. If you have already started an application, the foundation asks you to keep using the link emailed to you when you registered. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Thornog Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Thornog Community Benefit Fund is a local fund set up by Energia Renewables. It shares the benefits of the Thornog Wind Farm with the people who live nearby. The wind farm sits between Drumquin, Co Tyrone and Kesh, Co Fermanagh. The fund backs local community projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Its priorities are energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; educational issues with a sustainability angle; and environmental or economic benefit. You can ask for up to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances, the panel may decide to award up to £10,000. Location matters. Your organisation must be based within 10 miles of the wind farm, measured in a straight line. 70% of the funds will go to eligible groups based within a 6 mile radius, so a larger share is reserved for groups closest to the site. This fund suits local groups with a project that serves people living near the wind farm. It is open now and closes at 1pm on 5 November 2026. Check your location against the radius before you start, because it is the main hard rule on the page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Social Investment Gateway Programme

The Social Investment Gateway Programme is a free 12-month support programme run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE). It helps charities, social enterprises and community organisations strengthen their trading and move closer to being ready for social investment within the next three years. The programme will support 75 leaders across four cohorts. Cohort 2 runs from 1 March 2027 to 1 February 2028, and applications are now open. Face-to-face sessions take place in London and Manchester at the start, middle and end of the programme. You can choose between two types of grant. A Match Trading Grant of up to £18,000 is designed to challenge your trading, and you can only draw it down as your trading grows. It is paid over 12 months in five instalments. A repayable grant of up to £24,000 is also available, with an average of around £22,000. SSE is piloting repayable grants, and 10 are on offer across both rounds. SSE will share the risk with you and wants to learn with you how repayable grants might help organisations get into social investment. The programme suits organisations that have a trading model and plans to grow over the next year. You might want support with market development, pricing and sales, financial strategy, systems, governance, demonstrating impact or managing risk. The deadline is noon on Friday 6 November 2026. One practical point: you should usually have an annual income above £100,000, counting all income and not just trading income. Groups below that level with a strong trading model are encouraged to contact SSE. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/social-investment-gateway-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Beinneun Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Beinneun Community Fund supports projects that benefit people living in the Glengarry and Fort Augustus community council areas, including Glenmoriston. It is provided by Beinneun Wind Farm Ltd, which owns and runs the Beinneun wind farm, and is managed by Foundation Scotland. Around £500,000 a year is available for the life of the wind farm, which is expected to be up to 25 years from 2017. There is no fixed grant size. The Flexible Fund offers single year grants for short term activities and projects, and multi year grants for larger community investments. Multi year applications must show a broad range of community benefits, work with other local organisations, a clear project plan, measurable outcomes and strong governance. The fund can also pay for governance and organisation development costs, through the single year strand for grants under £5,000. It suits community groups and organisations that have a constitution and run on a not-for-profit basis. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. You will need to explain how your project improves the economic, social or environmental sustainability of these communities. The next application deadline is 9 November 2026. The Community Panel then meets on 7 December 2026 to consider applications. One practical point: grants must normally be spent within one year of being awarded, unless the Panel agrees otherwise. Match funding is not required, but evidence of other income or fundraising will strengthen your application. Decisions are final and there is no appeals process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/beinneun-community. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Wakefield Culture Grants - Small

Wakefield Council

Wakefield Council's Culture Grants Small programme gives up to £1,500 for small creative, cultural and heritage projects and activities. It is open to constituted community groups, charities, community interest companies (CICs) and other voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Individuals and businesses cannot apply. The funder runs the programme in rounds. The next deadline is Monday 9 November 2026, which is Round 5. Earlier rounds have already closed. The page does not state a closing time, so aim to submit well before the day. All eligible applications go to a decision panel. Decisions are announced within 8 weeks of each deadline. After that there is a 2-week period for contracting and finance arrangements. This means it could be up to 10 weeks between applying and starting your project, so plan your timings with that in mind. You must apply using the application form for this grant strand, either the Word version or the e-form. The council does not accept extra documents or files alongside your form. If you need to apply by video or audio file because of access needs, you can email the team to discuss how to send it. If you are funded, you will need to complete an evaluation form at the end of your project. The council also asks you to fill in an anonymous equalities monitoring form. It is optional, but it helps the council understand and support its applicants. Official source: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/culture-and-heritage/culture-grants/culture-grants-small. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

The Beinneun Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Beinneun Community Fund pays for projects that benefit residents of the Glengarry and Fort Augustus community council areas, including Glenmoriston, in Highland. Foundation Scotland runs it, and Beinneun Wind Farm Ltd, which owns and operates the Beinneun wind farm, provides the money. The Flexible Fund has two strands. Single year grants cover short-term activities and projects. Multi-year grants give community groups steadier funding. For these you need to show a broad range of community benefits, work with other local organisations, present a clear project plan with measurable outcomes, and prove excellent governance. You can also apply for governance and organisation development costs. These go through the single year strand, for grants under £5,000. There is no fixed grant size. The next application deadline is 9 November 2026, and the Community Panel meets on 7 December 2026 for that round. Community groups and organisations with a constitution, set up on a not-for-profit basis, can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. You will need to explain how it improves the economic, social or environmental sustainability of the local communities. Match funding is not required, though evidence of other funding or your own contributions will strengthen your application. Grants must normally be spent within one year of being awarded, unless the Panel agrees otherwise. Decisions are final and there is no appeals process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/beinneun-community. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

The Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

The Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund is run by Heart of England Community Foundation. It supports registered charities, and community and voluntary organisations working to reduce homelessness across Birmingham. Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 are available. The fund backs work that tackles disadvantage, prevents or eases poverty by providing food, offers activities that improve quality of life, and supports local solutions to meet local needs. If you are a charity or community group working on homelessness in Birmingham, this fund could suit you. It is a good fit for small, practical projects rather than large-scale programmes. The application deadline is 11 November 2026. Any grant you receive must be spent within 12 months of receipt, so it helps to plan your project timeline before you apply. One practical point to keep in mind: the foundation says it may close the fund early if it receives a high volume of applications. That means it is wise not to leave your application until the last minute. Before you apply, the foundation asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These will help you check that your project fits and that you have everything you need ready. You can start your application through the apply now button on the fund page. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/deutsche-bank-opportunity-fund-2/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Reading Small Grants Fund 2026/27

Reading Borough Council

Reading Borough Council has set aside £150,000 for small grants to the voluntary and community sector in 2026/27. Grants of up to £7,500 are available to smaller local groups that want to help make Reading a more equal place to live. The fund can pay for one-off local events, running events, minor start-up costs to get a new idea off the ground, equipment and sessional costs. Your project should show how it builds the financial resilience of individuals or communities. It should also support the council's aims to tackle inequality and to be actively anti-racist. The fund suits charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, faith groups, sports groups, arts groups, cultural organisations, uniformed groups, schools and not-for-profit social enterprises based in Reading borough. Your annual income must be below £100,000. A share of the money is set aside for bids under £2,500, to support smaller local activities. If you only need £250 to £500, the council says you should apply for a micro grant instead. The deadline is 13 November 2026. The council says it will tell you whether you were successful before Christmas. One practical point to plan for: your project must meet an unmet need of Reading residents and must not already be available in your local area. You will also need to show it is not funded, or able to be funded, through other sources. You can only submit one bid per organisation, and you cannot ask for money to continue a project funded in a previous round. Funding must be spent within 12 months of the award. You will need to send an interim report after 6 months and a full report at the end of the project. Official source: https://www.reading.gov.uk/about-reading/voluntary-and-community-support/funding/small-grants-fund/guidance-small-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, offers grants of up to £25,000 for charitable activity that benefits people in the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area in Caithness, Highland. The money comes from Schroders Greencoat, owner of Stroupster Wind Farm. The fund backs projects that improve communications and transport, community assets and facilities, opportunities for young people and older people, enterprise and tourism, the natural environment, and culture and heritage. If your idea does not fit neatly but meets evidenced local need and shows strong community support, it may still be considered where funds allow. The fund can also cover core running costs, salaries, feasibility work and requests spread over up to three years, each with extra conditions. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. About 20% of the fund can go to projects outside the area, as long as residents of Dunnet & Canisbay clearly benefit. There are three rounds a year, closing on 15 March, 15 July and 15 November. The next deadline is 15 November 2026, with decisions notified in January. A Community Panel of local residents makes the award recommendations. One thing to plan for: you should show evidence of community support, and priority is likely to go to applications that have raised money from another source, including local fundraising. Requests above £25,000 may be considered only if your project is transformational, so contact the fund before applying. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/stroupster. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

The Foyle Foundation Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland (on behalf of The Foyle Foundation)

The Foyle Foundation Fund is a final small grants fund for community organisations in Northern Ireland. The Foyle Foundation finished its main grant giving at the end of 2025, after 25 years of supporting the arts, learning, community small grants, state school libraries and health. It has asked Community Foundation Northern Ireland to run this last fund on its behalf. You can apply for up to £5,000. The fund aims to support projects which generate income or cost savings, so that your organisation becomes more financially sustainable. If your project will help you earn money or spend less over time, this fund is worth a close look. The fund covers Northern Ireland and is aimed at community organisations in the region. Applications close at 12:00 on 16 November 2026. The page presents this as the Foyle Foundation's final fund, so it is wise to plan your application early and submit before the closing time. One practical point. The funder asks you to check that your organisation and project are eligible before you apply. If you have already started an application, keep using the link that was emailed to you when you registered. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Sanctuary Services Grants - 2027 - 2030

Sanctuary Services, Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council's Sanctuary Services team is offering grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations that deliver services and support for sanctuary seekers in Bristol. The money supports the Bristol Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030. Sanctuary seekers here means people seeking asylum, people who have recently received refugee status, resettled refugees, Home for Ukraine participants and people with no recourse to public funds. You need to say clearly which groups your proposal will support. Projects should deliver against three outcomes: meeting basic needs, promoting opportunities, and resilient and compassionate communities. The council expects to award about 8 to 12 grants. The indicative value is £100,000 to £350,000 per grant over three years, with delivery expected to start on 1 April 2027. The fund opened on 16 October 2026 at 9:00am and closes on 16 November 2026 at 6:00pm. Clarification questions must be in by 10 November 2026 at 12:00 midday. The council expects to notify applicants of its decisions on 17 December 2026. One important point: this round is invite only. It is limited to organisations the council has invited, including voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations that helped deliver the Sanctuary Strategy Action Plan last year. If you have not been invited, you cannot apply in this round. Applications go through the online portal. You will complete the application form and upload a budget and delivery template and governance evidence. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/sanctuary-services-grants-2027---2030-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Supporting small grassroots organisations addressing domestic violence, poverty, racism, disadvantage and mental health / suicide prevention

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

The Jackie Haq Fund is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. It supports small grassroots organisations that are tackling domestic violence, poverty, racism, disadvantage, and mental health and suicide prevention. You can ask for up to £1,500. The fund is for organisations, not individuals. It covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The closing date is 23 November 2026. The funder lists this fund among those currently accepting applications, so it is open now. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the foundation's grantee portal. The funder also has a page for new applicants, so you can check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria. There is an FAQs page too, and a Help and Support page if you need extra support to apply. One practical point. The funder's page lists the maximum grant but gives no minimum, so plan your request around the £1,500 ceiling. If this fund does not quite fit your work, the foundation says you can make a general application at any time of year, as long as your organisation is in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland. This fund is a good place to start if you run a small community group supporting people facing abuse, hardship, discrimination or poor mental health in one of the areas above. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Rotary Community Grant 2026-27 - Oldham

Rotary Club of Failsworth and Chadderton

The Rotary Club of Failsworth and Chadderton funds activities that bring people together and make a difference in your community. Applications are handled through Action Together in Oldham. Since 2014, many small voluntary groups across the borough have received support through the Community Cash Award. Past projects include a beehive at Sholver and Moorside, card making activities at Coalshaw Green Park, days out for Oldham Support Group for Carers in Autism, and an overhead projector for Spotlight Drama Group. You can ask for up to £1,000. The fund is aimed at small local voluntary groups from across Oldham. The page lists many group types, including registered charities, CICs, CIOs, social enterprises, constituted groups and unconstituted groups. There are set deadlines through the year, each at 12 noon. The next is 30 November 2026, followed by 30 March 2027 and 30 June 2027. The 30 September 2026 round has already passed. One practical point: your completed form must reach Action Together before the deadline date, so allow time to post it or send it by email. You download the application form from the funder's page and return it to Sharon McGladdery. She can also answer questions about the form or the process. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/rotary-community-grant-26-27-oldham. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

EDF power solutions Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

This fund supports community-led, charitable activities that benefit people living in Dufftown, Auchindoun, Glenrinnes, Glenlivet, Inveravon and Cabrach in Moray. It is paid for by EDF power solutions from the Dorenell Wind Farm and run by Foundation Scotland. You can ask for up to £30,000. Awards can cover revenue and capital costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations and feasibility studies, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should link to the themes in the 2024 Community Development Plan priorities: environment and heritage; community and recreational facilities, groups and activities; local economy; housing and sustainable development; and transport and access to services. Projects outside the listed priorities may still be funded where there is clear evidence of need and community support. The next application deadline is 30 November 2026. Earlier rounds closed on 31 March 2026 and 31 July 2026. A Community Panel of local people recommends awards. Groups and organisations need a constitution and must be set up on a not-for-profit basis. You do not need to be a registered charity. Larger strategic awards of more than £30,000 are considered case by case for projects with significant community benefit and for ongoing staff posts. Interest-free repayable grants are also possible where cashflow is a problem. Contact the Fund Adviser before applying for either. One thing to keep in mind: where there is competition for funding, priority may go to projects that show impact in areas such as community wealth building, partnership, environmental sustainability, bringing in other funding and lasting legacy. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/dorenell. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Chelmsley Wood Pride in Place Get Talking Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

This fund pays local groups to run community activities and events in Chelmsley Wood that help people shape the Pride in Place Plan, part of the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme. Heart of England Community Foundation administers it for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and the Chelmsley Wood Neighbourhood Board. You could use a grant to add Pride in Place consultation to a regular activity such as a coffee morning. You could run an event in a public space or community centre with high footfall. You could also expand your current sessions with outreach or extra activity. Funded activities must use the standard Pride in Place messaging and branding, and must collect and share community data in a standardised format. The fund suits established charities and community groups with strong roots in the area. A total of £100,000 is available. Individual organisations can apply for up to £2,000. Partnerships of two or more named organisations, with one lead, can apply for up to £10,000. The amount awarded to a partnership is likely to reflect the breadth and depth of the partnership. The fund closes on 1 December 2026, or earlier if all the money is allocated, so early applications are advised. All activities must be delivered by 26 March 2027. A final monitoring report is due on 1 May 2027. One practical point: you need at least two years of continuous delivery in Chelmsley Wood and an annual income of £1 million or less. Successful applicants must also show adequate data protection policies and practices for handling residents' personal data. Support is offered if yours are not yet in place. Official source: https://www.heartofengland cf.org/chelmsley-wood-pride-in-place-get-talking-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026B

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

The Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026B are run by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation. They fund projects that engage the public with science, technology and research supported by STFC. The round opened on 8 October 2026 and closes on 10 December 2026 at 4:00pm. The full economic cost of your project can be up to £20,000, and STFC will fund 100% of it. Projects must last between 12 and 36 months. They must start between 1 June 2027 and 1 September 2027. Almost anyone can apply, as long as the host organisation is based in the UK and produces annual accounts certified by an accountant. Examples include museums, science communicators, universities and colleges, community interest companies, libraries, community groups and amateur astronomy groups. Every application must include a subject matter expert in an STFC funded remit area. STFC wants projects that do four or more of its listed aims. These include reaching new audiences, co-producing activities with the people you want to reach, and highlighting STFC funded science. Novel approaches are encouraged, but established methods are welcome too. One practical point: the award does not cover equipment, contingency funds, retrospective costs or projects that would go ahead without STFC support. STFC aims to complete its assessment within five months of receiving your application. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/public-engagement-spark-awards-2026b-grant-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

International Tree Foundation - UK Community Tree Planting Programme

The International Tree Foundation's UK Community Tree Planting Programme pays for community projects that plant and care for native trees. It suits community groups and voluntary organisations that want to involve local people in planting woodlands or hedging. The programme aims to conserve, restore and protect native trees, woodlands, forests, habitats and the wildlife that depend on them. It also backs projects that get communities involved in planting, help people understand why trees matter for the environment and for human well-being, and encourage social cohesion and inclusion. Funding is based on the number of trees you plant. Community woodland and hedging projects can plant from 100 to 10,000 trees per year. The maximum price is equivalent to £2.15 per tree, and that includes tree protection and mulch. Projects also receive two maintenance grants, each equivalent to £0.10 per tree. These are paid in the first and second summers after planting. Schools, community groups, social enterprises, non-governmental organisations and parish councils can apply. You need to be based in the UK and have a bank account in the organisation's name. The deadline is 11 December 2026. One practical point to plan for: you must have signed permission from the owner or manager of the land, confirming that the project meets all legal requirements. It is worth sorting this out early, as it depends on someone else. Guidance notes and an online application portal are on the International Tree Foundation's website. You can also email the team at programmes@internationaltreefoundation.org. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/international-tree-foundation-uk-community-tree-planting-programme-4. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Denny and District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Denny and District Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, gives grants of £500 to £10,000 to community projects that benefit people living in the Denny and District Community Council area in Falkirk. The money comes from the Earlsburn, Kingsburn and Todhill wind farms, owned by Nadara and Netro Energy. The fund backs charitable activities that improve quality of life, build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. Grants can cover equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Established groups wanting to develop their service are particularly welcome, as are new groups offering new opportunities. The next deadline is 15 December 2026, with decisions due by the end of February 2027. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you do need to show local consultation, evidence of demand and local partnerships, and you should include letters of support from local partners. Applications that reflect green alternatives, partnership working, local skills, local buying and a lower carbon footprint are likely to be viewed more favourably. One practical caveat: the fund cannot pay for projects retrospectively, so your project must only start after decisions are made. Projects usually need to finish within 12 months, although multi-year grants can be considered. If you need more than £10,000, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before filling in a form. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/denny-and-district. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Halkirk District)

Foundation Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland supports charitable activities and services that benefit people living in the Halkirk District Community Council area of Caithness. It is paid for by RWE, the owner of the Bad á Cheò Wind Farm. You can apply for up to £10,000. The fund backs projects that develop services and facilities, sustain or create jobs, build skills and knowledge, improve access to culture, heritage and the environment, or help people get around and get connected. Projects that do not fit these outcomes may still be considered if they show strong community support and clear need. Constituted not-for-profit groups and organisations working to benefit local people can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. The fund can cover core running costs, salaries, feasibility work and trips outside the area, as long as you explain the case clearly and show the benefit to the wider community. You do not have to find a set amount of match funding. There are four rounds each year, with deadlines on 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December. The next deadline is 15 December 2026. A panel of local residents makes the funding recommendations. One practical point: read the application criteria before you apply. Requests for more than £10,000 and multi-year awards need a conversation with the fund adviser first. The fund will not support campaigning. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bad-cheo-halkirk-district. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund (Halkirk & District)

Foundation Scotland

The Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund supports community activity and development in the Halkirk and District area of Highland. It is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by ScottishPower Renewables, which owns and operates the Halsary Windfarm. The fund is worth about £30,000 a year for the life of the windfarm, expected to be 25 years. You can apply for up to £10,000. Projects must fit one of these purposes: community facilities, skills and employment, community or local events, sport and recreation, environmental improvements, youth and education, heritage, or net zero and emissions reduction. Applications that do not clearly fit but show strong community support and evidence of need may be considered where funds allow. The fund backs the charitable activities of constituted, not-for-profit groups that benefit the community. You do not need to be a registered charity. Running costs, salaries, feasibility work, trips outside the area and multi-year awards of up to three years can all be considered, each with conditions set out on the page. There are four deadlines each year: 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December. The next one is 15 December 2026. Decisions are announced at the end of May, August, November and February. A panel of local residents makes the award recommendations. One practical point: you will need to show that you have consulted the people who will benefit, and other local groups, and that they support your plan. You should also explore other funding sources, although you do not have to secure any set share of match funding. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/halsary-windfarm-community-benefit-fund-halkirk-district. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm (Peebles & Eddleston) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

This fund pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Royal Burgh of Peebles and District and the Eddleston and District Community Council areas. It is provided by RWE Renewables UK Operations Limited, owner of the RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm, and run by Foundation Scotland. Projects should achieve at least one of these aims: improve quality of life for local residents, help build a vibrant, healthy and sustainable community, promote community spirit and activity, or tackle climate change at a local level. One-year grants are £1,000 to £10,000. Multi-year grants of up to three years can reach £30,000, which is £1,000 to £10,000 a year. In exceptional circumstances, one-year grants of up to £50,000 can be considered. If you want a large grant, you must speak to Foundation Scotland before you apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Groups based outside the area can also apply if their project clearly benefits people in Peebles and Eddleston. The Round 2 deadline is 16 December 2026. Decisions are expected in mid-February 2027. A Community Panel of local people makes recommendations on awards. The page says some things will help your application. These include local consultation and support, match funding, local suppliers, care for the environment and partnership working. A grant can cover 100% of project costs, but preference goes to projects with other funding in place. One practical point: if you need less than £1,000, the page says a Micro-Grant scheme run by the Community Council will soon be available. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/rwe-bowbeat-wind-farm-peebles-eddleston-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Community Leadership Fund

Peterborough City Council

The Community Leadership Fund gives each of Peterborough's 60 city councillors £1,000 per year to support local community projects. You can get up to £1,000 for schemes that improve your local area. Projects should help with economic, social or environmental improvements in Peterborough. You must contact your local city councillor directly to ask for support. The deadline is 31 December 2025. This funding is only for organisations and community groups in Peterborough. Your project should align with the city's priorities and benefit your local ward.

Sizewell C Community Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Sizewell C Community Fund, run by Suffolk Community Foundation, will provide up to £23 million over the next decade. It backs projects that benefit local communities in East Suffolk, help reduce the impact of building Sizewell C nuclear power station and leave a lasting legacy. You can apply for revenue costs, such as staffing, rent, volunteer expenses and core costs (up to 15% of the award). You can also apply for capital costs, such as buildings, vehicles, IT and other equipment. You can ask for up to 100% of your project costs. There are two programmes. Small Grants offer up to £10,000 a year, with a maximum of £30,000 over three years. Large Grants are for more than £10,000 a year for up to three years. There is no set maximum, but the team advises you to ask for an amount that is realistic and proportionate to the benefit. The fund is open all year, but it works in rounds with closing dates. The current round closes on 4 January 2027 at 23:59, with decisions in early April 2027. The next round closes on 4 April 2027 at 23:59. If you miss a date, you can aim for the next one. Priority goes to projects close to development sites (within 5km) that show a clear need linked to Sizewell C construction. Projects with wider community support, inclusive activities and a sustainable legacy also score well. One practical caveat: you must speak to the team before you apply. An application form is only released once they have talked through your idea with you. The fund cannot pay for anything bought or delivered before a grant is awarded. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/sizewell-c/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund backs community projects that improve people's quality of life in the Highlands. Foundation Scotland runs it. Haventus, the owners of the Ardersier Energy Transition Facility (Ardersier Port), provides the money. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should aim to enhance quality of life, promote community spirit, or help communities to be vibrant, healthy and sustainable. Grants go up to £10,000. There are two routes. Small grants of £200 to £1000 can be applied for at any time. Decisions usually take 4 weeks, and you must apply at least 6 weeks before your project starts. Larger grants run in set rounds. The next large grant deadline is 6 January 2027, with decisions expected in early March 2027. The fund is for groups and organisations working to benefit people in the areas covered by the community councils of Petty and Ardersier, Cawdor and West Nairnshire, Croy and Culloden Moor, and Nairn West and Suburban. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your funded activity must be charitable. A Community Panel of local people makes recommendations on awards. One practical point: you will normally be expected to show value for money, for example with quotations. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/haventus-ardersier-port-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects near the Glenkerie Wind Farm in Scotland. You can apply if your project benefits people living within 15km of the wind farm. This includes areas like Upper Tweed, Tweedsmuir, and parts of Biggar, Symington, Stobo, Skirling, Roberton, Lamington and Wiston. The fund appears to accept applications on a rolling basis. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Community groups and organisations can apply for projects that help local residents.

Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, backs community projects in the Scottish Borders. The money comes from Greencoat UK Wind, owners of the Langhope Rig Wind Farm near Hawick. Small grants run from £250 to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances, requests of up to £10,000 may be considered for projects with considerable community need or benefit, but you must speak to the Fund Adviser first. You can also ask for recurring costs over three years, with a maximum award of £10,000. The fund supports charitable activities that encourage community activity, improve access to services, improve local transport infrastructure, build the local economy, strengthen links between groups, or develop and maintain community assets. It can cover equipment, running costs, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Groups and organisations that benefit people in eligible communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Applications close on 8 January 2027, and decisions are expected in mid-March 2027. One caveat: for revenue projects there is no guarantee of ongoing support, so the fund encourages groups to work towards being self-sustaining. Any outstanding completion or monitoring reports from earlier grants must also be with Foundation Scotland before further grants are paid. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/langhope-rig. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable, community-led projects in the areas served by the community councils of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o'Noth, and the area served by Cabrach Community Association. The money comes from Vattenfall, the owner of Clashindarroch Wind Farm in Aberdeenshire. The main programme has three sizes of grant: small grants of £500 to £5,000, medium grants of £5,001 to £25,000, and large grants over £25,000. Grants can pay for equipment, running costs for local groups, consultations, staff salaries directly related to project delivery, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should fit one or more of seven priorities, which include community services and facilities, culture and recreation, the natural environment, rural regeneration, local heritage, young people, and resilience for people experiencing disadvantage. The next application deadline is 13 January 2027, and the Panel meets on 15 March 2027. The Panel meets three times a year. Some smaller schemes can be applied for at any time: Volunteer Development Bursaries, Resilience Hub Support, and swimming lessons and school transport costs. Micro grants of up to £500 are also available through each community council and Cabrach Community Association. One practical point to plan for: large grants need an expression of interest first, and they are for capital improvements to an existing community facility. You will also need to show how you have thought about local suppliers, partnership working, building local skills and matched funding. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/clashindarroch. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund from Foundation Scotland backs charitable activities that improve quality of life, bring people together and help communities thrive. The money comes from the owners of Clyde Wind Farm and is shared between twelve local communities. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. There is no fixed grant size. Small grants go up to £5,000. Standard grants start at £5,001 and have no upper limit, but you should talk to the funds adviser first if you plan to ask for more than £20,000. Grants can be multi-year, usually for no more than three years. The current round closes on 18 January 2027. A community panel is due to meet around 17 March 2027 to make its recommendations. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must clearly benefit at least one of the twelve fund areas. If it reaches more than one area, you should estimate how many beneficiaries are in each. One practical point to keep in mind: each community has its own pot, and the amounts differ a lot. The current round has £771,556.57 in total, from £19,503.58 for Kirkconnel and Kelloholm to £143,803.57 for Carronbridge. Some areas may already have allocated their funds, so it is worth looking at the area figures before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/clyde-dg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Free Trees for Schools and Communities

Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust is giving away free tree packs to schools, councils, clubs and community groups in England, Scotland and Wales. You receive saplings rather than money, so this suits you if you have land to plant and the time to look after young trees. There are eight pack types, with species mixes for hedges, copses, fruit and nuts, wildlife, urban streets and more. Packs hold 15, 30, 105 or 420 saplings. You can request up to four packs, as long as the total does not go over 420 trees. Each tree is 20-60cm tall and grown in the UK and Ireland. Applications are open now for trees delivered in March 2027. The Trust expects applications to close in January. It makes two deliveries a year, in March and November, and says it will tell you within eight weeks whether you have been successful. Before you apply, you will need the six digit grid reference for your planting site and permission from the legal landowner. The Trust also suggests reading its FAQs and contacting your local council's tree enquiries team. One thing to plan for: the packs do not include tree protection. You will also need to prepare the site and care for your saplings until they are established. Each pack comes with planting instructions and care tips. If your group is in Northern Ireland, a separate scheme applies. Official source: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Forest Creation Grant (National Forest)

The National Forest Company, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The Forest Creation Grant is run by the National Forest Company for landowners and tenants within the National Forest, or close to its boundary, in the Midlands of England. It funds tree planting and forest creation that benefits nature, communities and local enterprise, for schemes from 0.25 hectares upwards. The grant works from a menu of standard-cost items, each with a fixed rate paid either once or annually. The National Forest says these rates are benchmarked against national tree-planting and agri-environment grants and reviewed every year. The listing does not give a maximum grant per applicant. Examples of funded farm projects include wood pasture with tree clusters and shelterbelts for shade and outwintering, mixed orchard trees as small-scale silvopasture on hard-to-manage former arable fields, and shelterbelts along watercourses to reduce flood risk and protect water quality. Individuals, landowning businesses, incorporated organisations, partnerships and community groups can apply if they can enter a legal agreement and show legal control of the land. Larger or more complex schemes may need a Single Business Identifier from the Rural Land Register. The grant does not fund schemes under 0.25 hectares, planting required by planning conditions or felling licences, work already funded elsewhere, buildings or vehicles, work started before an offer, or Christmas trees. Grants are competitive. The scheme opened on 1 April 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on 31 January 2027. The best first step, the National Forest says, is a visit to your land from one of its advisers. Contact it through its tree planting page. Who it suits: farmers in or near the National Forest planting shelterbelts, wood pasture or new woodland. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/forest-creation-grant-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

Active Communities Fund

Wakefield Council

The Active Communities Fund is run by Wakefield Council with the Active Through Football project. It backs ideas that help people get out and about more and be active where they live. Grants of up to £1,000 are available. You can use the money for things like events, materials and tools for community assets, training, qualifications, mentoring for volunteers or staff, specialist expertise, technology, and marketing. The list is not exhaustive, and the council says it welcomes fresh, bold ideas. It suits charities, community groups, not-for-profit companies, community interest companies, social enterprises, faith-based organisations, and individuals or informal groups. Your project must take place in Hemsworth, South Kirkby, Upton, Ryhill, Kinsley, Fitzwilliam, Havercroft, South Elmsall or South Hiendley. Projects should reach inactive people, people on low incomes, or families with children. They should also create lasting change, involve local people and offer good value for money. You can apply at any time during the funding window, which closes on 1 February 2027. Applications are assessed by a small panel of local representatives and council colleagues. The decision is final, but unsuccessful applicants get support and can re-apply. One practical point. If you are successful, you must use the funding and share a case study and short questionnaire within 8 months of receiving it. You will also need to send a weekly register and make sure participants are registered on the UPSHOT system. Official source: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/sport-activities-and-classes/active-through-football/active-communities-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden)

Foundation Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden) offers grants of £250 to £1,000 for community projects that benefit people in the Cardenden Community Council area in Fife. It is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara. The fund backs charitable activities that fit the Cardenden Community Action Plan. The themes are community and recreation facilities, environment and heritage, community safety and infrastructure, and a sustainable Cardenden, including local jobs. Projects that contribute to the plan are particularly welcome. Other requests are also considered, such as equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Groups and organisations can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must operate on a not-for-profit basis and meet the standard eligibility criteria. The panel particularly welcomes groups that have not applied to the fund before. The next application deadline is 1 February 2027, for a decision in early April 2027. A further deadline follows on 2 August 2027, for a mid October 2027 decision. A local panel of residents and community councillors makes the decisions. One practical caveat: each group or organisation can make only one application a year, although that application may cover several projects. If you want to ask for more than £1,000, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before you apply. Smaller grants under £250 are available through a microgrant scheme run by Cardenden Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-cardenden. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Bristol Local CIL and Section 106 Funding

Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council shares out local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money, and some Section 106 (S106) money, through its nine area committees. It pays for local priority projects, such as improving community centres or parks. Local CIL can be spent anywhere in an area committee's patch, as long as it fits the legal rules for CIL. S106 money must follow the terms of the legal agreement between the developer and the council. It is often set aside for highways, parks and tree planting. The page does not give a set award size. The amount available depends on the number and scale of new developments in each area, and each area's CIL fund grows every month. Quarterly reports show what is available for each area committee. The process has three stages. First, VCSE organisations, residents or councillors complete a Stage 1 form once a community priority has been identified. Your councillor should know about your proposal and have endorsed it. The Stage 1 deadline for the 2026/27 funding cycle is 8 March 2027, and proposals will be shortlisted during May and June 2027. If you are invited to Stage 2, a community group or council department develops a full proposal. It then goes through a council technical assessment before councillors make funding decisions. They decide once a year at the area committee meetings. A practical point to note: you must read the Area Committee funding guidance before you apply, and you must meet its eligibility criteria. Funded projects give six-monthly progress updates and an end of project monitoring report. Official source: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/people-and-communities/area-committee-local-funding/funding-for-local-projects. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Glenkens & District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Glenkens & District Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland with the Glenkens and District Trust, supports projects that help local communities become connected, resilient and carbon-neutral places. The money comes from the Blackcraig and Windy Rig wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway. Around £250,000 is available each year. Standard grants run from £500 to £25,000. Projects must be in, or directly benefit people from, ten community council areas: Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Carsphairn, Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham, Crossmichael & District, St John's Town of Dalry, Dunscore, Glencairn, New Galloway and Kells, and Parton. Multi-year awards are sometimes considered for up to three years, with a cap of £25,000 per year and £75,000 in total. Grants over £25,000 follow a two-stage process, starting with an enquiry. The fund's priorities are a connected community, an asset rich community, an economically flourishing community and a carbon neutral community. Projects that fit the Glenkens & District Community Action Plan get priority, though every project is judged on merit. The fund also favours partnership working, local suppliers and long-term thinking. The fund has two deadlines a year. The next application deadline is 10 March 2027. Groups do not need to be registered charities. One practical point: groups can submit more than one application in a fund year (June to May), but each application must stay within the maximum grant level. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/glenkens. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable activities and services that benefit people in parts of Caithness, in the Highland area. It covers the Community Council areas of Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District. Grants are up to £25,000. Constituted not-for-profit groups and organisations working to benefit people in these areas can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your application must show how it contributes to at least one of the fund's outcomes. These include more sport and recreation, safer access through settlements, better activities and services, a stronger community life, local economic activity, vocational skills, local heritage, more sustainable energy use in homes and community buildings, and tourism. The fund can help with feasibility work, salaries, core running costs and up to 100% of project costs. Multi-year grants are usually for a maximum of three years, and you should get in touch before applying for one. There are two rounds each year, with deadlines on 31 March and 30 September. The 30 September 2026 deadline has passed, so the next one is 31 March 2027. A panel of local people recommends awards, and decisions are notified at the end of May and the end of November. One practical point: you should show that you have consulted a fair number of the people your project is meant to help. Requests for more than £25,000 may be considered case by case, so contact Foundation Scotland first. Smaller amounts are handled through micro-grant schemes run by each Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/camster. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Heritage Revival Fund

Architectural Heritage Fund

The Heritage Revival Fund helps communities across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings. It supports community organisations to take ownership of local heritage assets, adapt them and reuse them as thriving spaces that meet local needs. The fund is delivered by the Architectural Heritage Fund in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Historic England. It forms part of the government's wider £1.5 billion investment in arts and culture. It is open to charities and social enterprises in England that want to take ownership of, or adapt, historic buildings for community use. The programme focuses on regenerating historic buildings in town centre locations, especially in deprived areas. Funding can support projects from the earliest stages through to capital works. That includes feasibility studies, business plans, design, surveys, and the costs of conservation and repair. The fund opened on 20 May 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on 31 March 2030. The programme runs from May 2026 to March 2030. One practical point: if you are an independent secular organisation taking on a place of worship, the space must keep some religious use, and ongoing worship must account for less than half of the proposed use. Until ownership or a long lease is confirmed, only governance and legal costs linked to taking ownership or setting up the organisation can be funded. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/heritage-revival-fund-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)

HS2 Ltd

HS2 Ltd runs two linked funds for places disrupted by building the HS2 railway between London and Crewe (Phase One and Phase 2a). They are the Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and the Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF). Both are open now and close on 31 March 2035. CEF suits charities and community groups. It backs projects that improve quality of life and the local environment, such as better walking, cycling or horse-riding access, nature conservation, sports and recreation facilities, public open space, community facilities, or the re-use of historic buildings. CEF Local funds projects of up to £75,000. CEF Strategic funds larger projects across several communities, from £75,001 up to £250,000. BLEF suits organisations with formal objectives to support local business or tourism. It offers capital or revenue grants from £10,000 up to £250,000 for work that helps local economies, such as promotional campaigns, events that bring in footfall, tourism projects, public realm improvements and business support or training. The size of an award reflects the number of businesses your project supports and the benefits it delivers. Both funds must add benefit over and above the mitigation and compensation already committed. Your project needs to address disruption from HS2 construction. One practical point: decisions on grants of up to £75,000 take about 8 weeks. Larger grants have two stages and take about 16 weeks after each stage. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/community-and-environment-fund-cef-and-business-and-local-economy-fund-blef-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Cellnex Community Fund

Cellnex

The Cellnex Community Fund supports community projects that empower people, improve local environments and promote digital and technological inclusion. Cellnex provides and runs the fund itself. Your project needs to fit one or more of four themes. These are digital inclusion and skills, the circular economy, biodiversity and conservation, and AI and education. That could mean helping people get online, encouraging repair and reuse, protecting local wildlife habitats, or building awareness of artificial intelligence and STEM learning. Grants of up to £5,000 are available. The fund is open to registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) and not-for-profit groups anywhere in the UK. There is no closing date. You can apply at any time. One practical point: applications can take up to five weeks to be reviewed, so build that into your project plans. You will also need your paperwork ready. Organisations must have a governing body of at least three unrelated individuals and a UK bank account with two unrelated signatories. You will need to provide your founding document or constitution, your most recent accounts or financial statements, and evidence of your bank account. If your project involves children or vulnerable adults, you will need a safeguarding policy too. If an accountable body is involved, you will need its confirmation. Guidance notes and the online application form are on the Cellnex website. Official source: https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/funding-and-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot)

Foundation Scotland

The Carcant Wind Farm Community Fund (Heriot) is run by Foundation Scotland. It backs community projects that benefit people living in the Heriot Community Council area in the Scottish Borders. The money comes from community benefit payments made by the operators of two wind farms near Heriot, Carcant and Toddleburn. Grants run from £250 to £10,000. Larger requests may be considered in exceptional cases where you can show significant impact, and the page advises you to call the Fund Manager before applying for more. The fund can pay up to 100% of project costs. It can cover equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The fund supports activities that encourage community spirit, improve access to services, improve local transport infrastructure, build the local economy, strengthen cooperation between groups, or develop and maintain community assets. The last listed funding round closed on 19 September 2025, with decisions in mid November. The page also says other applications may be submitted at any time, with a 6-8 week turnaround for decisions. If your request is time sensitive, the Panel may be able to consider it between rounds, so contact the Fund Adviser. One practical point: if you apply for running costs, there is no guarantee of support year after year. The fund encourages groups to work towards self-sufficiency. It also cannot pay for second-hand vehicles or energy consumption costs. Applications from groups that have explored other funding or raised money locally are looked on favourably. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carcant-heriot. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Brent Together Towards Zero Grant: Round 5

Brent Council

Brent Together Towards Zero is a small grants programme from Brent Council. It supports projects that help tackle the climate and ecological emergency in Brent. The aim is to make neighbourhoods greener, cleaner and more environmentally friendly, and to encourage community-led climate action across the borough. You can apply for up to £5,000 for one-off activities with a clear beginning and end. Round 5 opened on 15 June 2026 and is open now. The page gives no closing date. Funding runs until spring 2027, or until funds run out, so it makes sense to apply sooner rather than later. Eligible ideas include re-use and repair projects, recycling and waste reduction, community gardens and food-growing, environmental education and workshops, community campaigns and challenges, and community-scale energy efficiency work such as energy saving workshops. The list is not exhaustive, and the council encourages creative ideas. The fund suits individual residents, constituted community groups, tenant and resident associations, faith groups, charities, housing associations, social enterprises and local businesses with a clear community benefit. New residents and newly formed groups are particularly welcome. You must be 18 or over and based in Brent, and so must your project. Your application should show how the benefits will continue after the funding ends. One practical caveat: the grant cannot be used for projects that are only about tree planting. If your project involves planters on the public highway, talk to Brent's Highways team early and think about pedestrian safety, accessibility, insurance and upkeep. Official source: https://www.brent.gov.uk/neighbourhoods-and-communities/community-funding-and-support/brent-together-towards-zero-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

EDF power solutions Corriemoillie Wind Farm Community Fund (Lochbroom)

Foundation Scotland

This small fund pays for charitable purposes that benefit people living in the Lochbroom community council area in Highland. Awards of up to £250 are available. It suits constituted organisations and un-constituted groups set up on a not-for-profit basis. Individuals can apply too, as long as their work benefits people in the Lochbroom area. You do not need to be a registered charity. The fund is provided by EDF power solutions, the company that owns and operates the Corriemoillie Wind Farm in Ross-shire. It was established in 2016 with an initial donation of £1,938.59. Donations rise each year in line with the Consumer Price Index. Foundation Scotland lists the fund, but Lochbroom Community Council administers it and makes the decisions on awards. To apply, you need an application form. Paper copies are available at Ullapool Community Hub. You can also ask the Community Council Secretary for an electronic copy by email. Key dates come from the community council, so contact them before you start. Read the application criteria first, and look at what the fund cannot support, so you know your idea is a good fit. You can also browse previously funded projects for ideas. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/corriemoillie-lochbroom. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Patna Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Patna Community Fund from Foundation Scotland backs community-led charitable activities that support the regeneration and sustainability of Patna in East Ayrshire. The money comes from Greencoat, through the South Kyle Wind Farm. Groups can apply for between £500 and £5,000. Awards can cover a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The page says this list is not exhaustive, so if you are unsure whether a cost is eligible, you can ask Foundation Scotland for advice. Projects need to be located within, or directly benefit people in, the Patna Community Council area. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. Groups and organisations based outside the fund area will be considered case by case, and must show a clear benefit for residents in the fund area. There is no deadline. You can apply at any time, and decisions are expected to take around 4-6 weeks. A community panel made up of people who live in Patna makes the decisions. One practical point: the fund's standard eligibility and exclusion criteria apply, so read the application criteria before you start. Foundation Scotland welcomes pre-application enquiries if you would like to talk your idea through first. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/patna. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

North Paddington Community Capital Grant

Westminster City Council

The North Paddington Community Capital Grant is offered by Westminster City Council. It supports capital projects for community organisations in the North Paddington area. The council's grant funding page lists it in the "Open for applications" section. The listing says expressions of interest for 2025/26 funding are open. It does not give a grant size, a closing date or detailed rules. Those details sit on a separate page linked from the listing, called "More about the grant and how to apply". The wording refers to the 2025/26 funding year and gives no closing date. Before you spend time on a bid, it is worth confirming with the council that expressions of interest are still being taken. The council says voluntary and community sector organisations in Westminster can access its grants. Its funds cover areas such as arts and culture, climate change and homelessness. If your project is not a capital project, other funds on the same page may suit you better. The Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure fund and Ward Budgets are both listed as ongoing. Ward Budgets are for place-based projects that benefit residents and tackle local issues and priorities. This grant is best suited to community organisations based in, or working in, North Paddington that have a capital project in mind. Official source: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/grant-funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Scottish Land Fund

National Lottery Community Fund

The Scottish Land Fund helps communities across Scotland, in towns and in the countryside, to own and manage land and buildings that matter to them. It is open to applications now. It offers community-led organisations grants of between £5,000 and £1 million to buy land or assets. It also gives practical support to help you turn an idea into a viable, long-term project. You can use it for the purchase of land or land assets, and for support to plan and develop your ideas. The fund is backed by the Scottish Government. The National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise deliver it in partnership. Priority goes to projects that show a clear and lasting benefit to the wider community. Successful projects will aim to support economic, environmental or social development through land ownership, give the community more control over its future, and own land and buildings that are well managed and financially sustainable. One practical point: you will work with a Scottish Land Fund Adviser at Highlands and Islands Enterprise to shape your project and explore your options before you apply. Allow time for that conversation. Once you have applied, a decision takes 16 weeks, so build that wait into your plans. Official source: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/scottish-land-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth)

Foundation Scotland

This fund is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by RWE, owner of the Bad á Cheò Wind Farm. It supports charitable activities and services that benefit people living in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your application needs to show how it will contribute to one or more of the fund's outcomes. These are developing services and facilities, sustaining and creating employment, increasing skills and knowledge, better access to sport, culture, heritage and the environment, getting around and getting connected, and improving health and wellbeing for all ages. Projects that do not clearly fit may still be considered if you can show strong community support and evidence of need. The fund can help with feasibility studies, salaries, core running costs and, in some cases, up to 100% of project costs. Each comes with conditions. For example, salary requests need a job description and a clear explanation of the pay rate, and core cost requests need a full rationale. Multi-year grants are possible, with each year's payment depending on evidence that agreed activities were delivered. A panel of local residents makes recommendations and meets twice a year. The page lists application deadlines of 15 February and 15 August 2025, with decisions in mid March and mid September. Those dates have passed, and the page gives no later ones. One practical point: you should show that you have consulted the people who will benefit and other local groups. The fund will not support any form of campaigning. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bad-cheo-latheron-lybster-and-clyth. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports communities in North Lanarkshire. It covers Greengairs, Upperton, Longriggend, Caldercruix and Plains. Each community receives an equal share of an index-linked annual sum totalling £180,000. This is a devolved fund. Each community distributes its share in line with local priorities and local need. That means there is no single application route and no fixed grant size. Where you apply depends on which community your project will benefit. If your activity benefits Plains, you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland, which distributes the Plains Community Fund in partnership with a local Panel. For Upperton, Longriggend and Caldercruix, lead organisations in each community are responsible for distribution. These are the Upperton Residents' Association, the Longriggend Village Association and Caldercruix Community Council. You need to contact the right one directly. Foundation Scotland is not involved with the Greengairs arrangement. Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in one of the communities can apply to that community's local fund. Decisions are made by designated groups within each community, such as the Upperton Residents Committee, the Longriggend Village Council, Caldercruix Community Council and the Plains Panel. These groups aim to be representative of their community. One practical point to bear in mind. Each local administrator has its own specific criteria, including what it will not fund, and the page gives no single deadline. Timings and rules vary from community to community, so start by contacting the administrator for your area. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/greengairs-east-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in the Barrow-in-Furness area. It supports young people's personal development, education and involvement in the community, as well as environmental initiatives. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people locally. Priority goes to projects that offer training in leadership, self-discipline and life skills for young people, or that encourage respect for the environment. The funder gives some examples of projects it has supported. These include a sailing trip for disadvantaged young people, equipment for a judo or karate club, training costs for Scouts or Guides, and running costs or building repairs for Sea Cadets. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit for small, grassroots groups with a clear and modest ask. The fund comes from an anonymous donor. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. One thing to bear in mind: the fund does not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. If you are unsure whether your project fits, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/wing-cdr-h-thompson-mbe-rev-j-l-green-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Social Investment Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Social Investment Fund from Foundation Scotland offers a blend of loan and grant funding to social enterprises, community organisations and charities across Scotland. Investments range from £10,000 to £250,000 per organisation. Up to 25% of each investment can be a grant, so at least 75% is a loan. You can use the money for working capital, buying assets, business growth or capital expenditure. The fund is designed to help you meet your needs, achieve your vision and secure your future. Your investment must show that it meets one of three charitable objectives: preventing or relieving poverty among people living in Scotland, advancing community development and urban or rural regeneration in Scotland, or advancing education in Scotland. Loans are usually repaid over 10 years. The interest rate is 6%, fixed for the term of the loan. Appropriate security may be required. There are no arrangement fees or legal fees in the normal course of making the loan and grant. However, the cost of drawing up and registering the security is deducted from the grant. There is no closing date. You can enquire at any time, and the team are happy to have an introductory chat first. Decisions are made by the Social Investment Committee. The process takes an average of 12 weeks, depending on how quickly the information needed for a full assessment is available. One practical point: the fund aims to fill the gap for organisations that cannot secure lending from a bank or other commercial lender, so you will be asked for proof of this. This may be waived for smaller investments. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/social-investment-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie)

Foundation Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie) pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Kinglassie Community Council area in Fife. The money comes from Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara, and is managed by Foundation Scotland. Grants are usually between £500 and £4,000. The fund can help with equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should enhance quality of life for local residents, support vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. Projects that support priorities in the Kinglassie Community Action Plan are particularly welcome. You can ask for 100% of your costs, although the fund encourages you to seek match funding too. Groups and organisations that work to benefit Kinglassie residents can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your group must still meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria. One practical point: if you want to ask for more than £4,000, or for funding over up to three years, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before you fill in the form. These requests are only considered in exceptional circumstances and need strong community support. For amounts below £500, you can apply for a microgrant from Kinglassie Community Council instead. A Community Panel of local people makes the funding recommendations. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-kinglassie. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community activity in five communities near the wind farm. In West Lothian, these are Greenrigg and Fauldhouse. In North Lanarkshire, they are Harthill, Eastfield and Shotts. The fund is index linked and totals £150,000 per year across all of these areas. This is a devolved fund. Each community manages its share in line with its own priorities and needs, so the arrangements differ from place to place. Decisions are made by groups within each community. These are the Board of Getting Better Together for Shotts, the Board of the Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Development Trust, and the Board of the Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg Group. The fund suits community groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area of benefit. There is no fixed grant size. Some of the funding for Shotts and Fauldhouse directly supports programmes of activity run by the local anchor organisations. Where you apply depends on where your project will make a difference. If your activity benefits Harthill, Eastfield or Greenrigg, you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland, which distributes the HEG Community Fund. If your focus is Shotts or Fauldhouse, you need to contact the local organisation instead. There is no single deadline, because each community distributes its share differently. Read Foundation Scotland's application criteria and general exclusions before you apply. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/west-benhar-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Football Foundation Small-Sided Facility Improvements

Football Foundation

The standard route offers up to £25,000 and up to 75% of costs to improve an existing small-sided artificial pitch, up to 37m by 27m. Discuss the work with a Football Foundation Technical Project Manager before applying. Larger proposals need a separate discussion. No deadline is published.

Supporting Communities Fund

Wigan Council

Wigan Council offers funding to help local community groups and organisations run their projects. The grant is open to community groups based in Wigan Borough. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can use the money to support your community projects and initiatives. The exact application process and requirements are not detailed in the current information.

Bridget’s Magical Music Pot

Cumbria Community Foundation

Bridget's Magical Music Pot is a small grants fund run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It helps people come together to make music of any kind in West Cumbria, which means the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The fund was created by the family of Bridget Hilton, a teacher who spent her life encouraging people to play music for fun. It is funded by donations from her family and friends, and it is open to further donations. The fund can help with a range of practical costs. These include equipment such as music stands, music hire or purchase, and instrument purchase or hire. It can also cover room or venue hire for practice or performance, tuition, tutoring or workshop costs, and travel costs, for example to hear or perform music. Publicity costs to promote performances or attract new members are also covered. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations and small unconstituted groups. If your group has no formal constitution, an individual aged 18 or over can apply on its behalf. Grants will normally be up to £500. That makes this fund a good fit for modest, practical costs rather than large projects. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/bridgets-magical-music-pot/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Community Action

National Lottery Community Fund

Community Action is a National Lottery Community Fund programme for communities in Scotland. It backs projects that help people connect with each other. Projects need to be open, inclusive and led by their community. By community, the funder means people who share something in common, such as their background, where they live, or a shared experience. You can apply for £20,001 to £250,000, for up to 5 years. The fund supports new or existing projects, from organisations of all sizes and levels of experience. The page lists a decision time of 12 weeks. In your application, you will need to show how you will bring people together, through an activity or a space, online or in person. You will also need to show how you will reach and support people affected by poverty, disadvantage or discrimination. Your project should be led by your community, with people from that community leading on the idea, planning and decisions. It should build on the strengths, skills and experience already in your community, and fill a gap in the services and activities available. Your project must meet at least 2 of these outcomes: build positive relationships; support people's health or wellbeing; help people improve their access and connection to nature; make a positive difference to the environment. Aiming for more than 2 will not increase your chances of getting funding. One practical caveat: if your organisation has not had long-term funding before (2 years or more), the funder is unlikely to offer more than £100,000 in total. The programme is currently open to applications, and the page gives no closing date. Official source: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/community-action. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Northumberland S106 Housing Developer Fund for Sport, Play and Recreation

Northumberland County Council

This fund from Northumberland County Council pays for children's play areas and outdoor sports and recreation facilities. The money comes from section 106 contributions made by housing developers. It can cover new facilities or improvements to existing ones. Examples include new children's play areas, new sports pitches or areas, new equipment in an existing play area, upgraded changing rooms for outdoor sport and specialist equipment such as a cricket roller. In some areas of the north, certain indoor sports and recreation facilities can also be funded. It suits not-for-profit organisations such as community groups, residents' associations, sports clubs and schools. Your project must be in one of the specific geographical areas the fund covers, and it must be open to the general public. If a sports club or school applies, you need to include appropriate arrangements for wider community use. Individuals and businesses cannot apply. The page does not give a set award size. How much is available depends on the amounts collected at the time and on requests from other projects in the same area. Funding can be limited, and sometimes there is none available. The council publishes a table of available balances and lists of past awards, which can help you see what has been funded in your area. To apply, you complete the S106 Housing Developer Fund application form. Read the evaluation criteria and guidance notes first. A panel of council officers assesses applications and makes recommendations. Applications for more than £100,000 take longer to assess and approve. Official source: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/business/grants-funding-0#funding-for-sport-and-play. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Eden Rural Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Eden Rural Community Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that provide a service for residents of Eden District and the surrounding area. The service must support people over the age of 18 who need help and care because of frailty, age, ill health, or a mental or physical disability. The aim is to help them live independently and safely in their own homes. Families and carers can benefit too. Priority goes to projects that support older people, particularly vulnerable and isolated older people. It also goes to projects for adults aged 18 or over with physical disabilities, mental health needs or learning disabilities, and for carers. Community and volunteer-led initiatives that deliver or improve access to services in rural areas are a priority as well. Examples of projects supported include exercise classes for older people, befriending or social activities to reduce isolation, and equipment for a community centre that will also benefit older people. Improvements to community facilities that make them easier for older people to use are also on the list. One-off grants for capital equipment will be considered. The maximum grant will normally be £3,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. The money comes from charitable funds held by Eden Housing Association after Eden Community Alarms was dissolved. One practical point: individuals cannot apply, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the online application portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/eden-rural-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Cornwall Council Community Chest

Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council Community Chest gives small grants to not-for-profit groups across Cornwall. Each Cornwall Councillor has a small grants budget to support projects in their area. This listing comes from the council's Grants advice page, which points you towards help rather than setting out a full application guide. It names the Community Chest alongside other support for community groups and voluntary organisations. These include Cornwall Rural Community Charity, Volunteer Cornwall, Transformation Cornwall, Community Energy Plus, the Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum and Cornwall Community Foundation. The page also lists wider funding websites, including Sport England, the Locality list of grants, Lottery Heritage Funding and Crowdfunder. These may help if the Community Chest is not the right fit for your project. If you are setting up a new community group that needs funds, you will need to agree a constitution that explains how you will operate. The page links to guidance on a simple community constitution and on types of community organisation structure. Sports clubs are pointed to the Active Cornwall page for help with governance and policies. The Community Chest is for not-for-profit groups. Businesses based in Cornwall are pointed to GrowthHub business support instead. One thing to keep in mind: the money comes from individual councillors' budgets, so the grants are small and linked to projects in a councillor's own area. Official source: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/grants-advice-service/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Football Foundation Grass Pitch Drainage

Football Foundation

This Football Foundation grant helps you improve drainage on grass football pitches. It pays for capital works recommended in your PitchPower Assessment Report, where other options such as better maintenance have been exhausted. Fees for a qualified sports pitch consultant, or for a feasibility check on smaller projects, can be included in your request. It suits not-for-profit football clubs and voluntary groups, local authorities, County FAs, charities, community interest companies and other not-for-profit organisations, as long as grassroots football is an integral part of what you do. Clubs in the Premier League, Football League, National League System (Step 1 to 6) and similar top tiers cannot apply. The page does not give a closing date. You apply online. Before you do, you need a PitchPower inspection for every pitch that will be improved. You will also need two like-for-like quotations, evidence of partnership funding, photographs of the pitches and written landlord consent unless you own the facility. Piped drainage systems need a feasibility study and specification from a qualified agronomist or sports pitch consultant. If water will discharge into a ditch or watercourse, permission from the Environment Agency or your local authority may be needed, and it must be in place before you apply. The grant will not cover routine maintenance such as grass cutting or line marking. It will not pay for items already bought or projects already started. One practical point is secure tenure. For grants up to £25,000 you need freehold or uninterruptable leasehold for 5 years from the date of the grant offer. For £25,001 up to £100,000 it is 10 years. After the works, you are expected to keep pitches to the GMA 'Good' standard and submit pitch data through PitchPower each year. Assessment typically takes around two weeks. Official source: https://footballfoundation.org.uk/grant/grass-pitch-drainage. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Coventry Building Society Small Grants

Heart of England Community Foundation

The Coventry Building Society Fund supports projects that meet local needs in Coventry, so the community is better off through life. Small grants of up to £2,000 are available, alongside large grants of up to £10,000. The fund is for charities and constituted voluntary and community groups. It focuses on Better Connections, which means addressing isolation and vulnerability. Friendship groups and charities tackling loneliness are given as examples of the kind of work it suits. Priority goes to projects in Coventry. Projects from Warwickshire may also be considered. Your organisation must have an annual income of £500,000 or less, based on your latest accounts. Any grant must be spent within one year, so your project needs to be ready to get going. The page does not give a closing date. Heart of England Community Foundation paused its funds in July and August 2026 while it brought in a new grants management system. It relaunched from the week commencing 7 September 2026. The foundation points applicants to its Available Grants page for the live application route, so start there when you are ready to apply. If you have questions before you apply, you can contact the foundation by email at info@heartofenglandcf.org or by phone on 024 77800 520. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/coventry-building-society-small-and-large-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

NnG (Anstruther) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The NnG (Anstruther) Community Fund is run by Foundation Scotland. It supports community projects that benefit people living in the Royal Burghs of Kilrenny, Anstruther and Cellardyke Community Council area in Fife. The fund pays for charitable activities that improve community life. That includes facilities, services, the environment, activities and opportunities, helping to make the area a friendly, welcoming and sustainable place to live in and visit. Grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 are available for projects or activities lasting up to 1 year. The money comes from NnG, a joint venture between EDF power solutions UK and ESB, which own the NnG offshore wind farm. For the first three years (2025-2028), £10,800 a year, rising in line with inflation, is set aside for the Anstruther area. The fund is not open right now. The page says it will next open for applications in Spring 2027. You can ask to be added to the mailing list to hear when it re-opens. Groups are encouraged to show local consultation and support. Grants can cover 100% of project costs, but projects with other funding in place are preferred. Groups that reduce the environmental impact of their project, or boost its positive effects, will be looked on more favourably. Read the funder's application criteria before you apply. A panel from the local community council recommends awards. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/nng-anstruther-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Wandsworth Grant Fund - Innovation and Growth

Wandsworth Borough Council

This grant supports voluntary and community organisations in Wandsworth. You can apply for between £500 and £10,000 for a single project running up to 12 months. Your project must test a new idea, use new technology, respond to new local trends, or scale up something that already works. Applications are currently paused while the Spending Review is completed.

Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot)

Foundation Scotland

The Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot) is run by Foundation Scotland. It pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Moorfoot Community Council area in Midlothian. The money comes from Greencoat UK Wind, the owners of the nearby Carcant Wind Farm. You can ask for between £250 and £1,500. Grants can cover a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The fund backs activities that improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. The panel would particularly welcome projects that help the local environment or tackle climate change locally. This fund suits groups and organisations working to benefit people in the Moorfoot area. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria. Groups based outside the fund area can apply, but they are considered case by case and must show a clear benefit for residents inside it. There is no closing date. Applications are accepted at any time and usually take 6 to 8 weeks to process, though it can take longer. A local Community Panel makes recommendations on awards. One caveat to note: the fund cannot support anti-wind farm or anti-renewable energy activities, or anything that brings Greencoat UK Wind or Foundation Scotland into disrepute. Read the application criteria before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carcant-moorfoot. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

The Hadyard Hill Community Fund supports charitable projects in Pinwherry and Pinmore, South Ayrshire. It is funded by SSE community benefit money from the Hadyard Hill wind farm. Foundation Scotland runs it with a local advisory panel. Standard grants range from £500 to £10,000. Large grants run from over £10,000 up to £25,000. Around £50,000 in total is available each year, although amounts vary from round to round. Awards can cover equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should support the rural regeneration and sustainability of the area. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. The panel may give priority to projects that build community leadership, help communities take ownership of assets, bring in match funding, use local suppliers, care for the environment, show local consultation and work in partnership. Groups can apply for more than one grant a year. A separate small grant scheme for awards up to £500 is run by Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council. Decisions on those are made on a rolling basis. One practical point: the application dates listed on the page are all from 2022, so no current closing date is shown. Pre-application enquiries are welcome, so it is worth talking to the Community Funds Adviser before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/hadyard-hill-pinwherry-pinmore. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Age Friendly Activities Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Age Friendly Activities Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives small grants to help older people in the former South Lakeland district take part in community life. It backs small-scale projects that make a real difference. These include projects that reduce loneliness and social isolation, encourage physical activity and healthy ageing, bring generations together, and build digital confidence. The fund is part of Age Friendly South Lakeland. Your project needs to benefit people aged 50 and over directly. You can also use the money to remove practical, social or emotional barriers that stop older people joining in. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority goes to small, grassroots and volunteer-led groups, community-led projects with strong local engagement, work that reaches older people in rural, deprived or underserved areas, and proposals with lasting impact or sustainability. One practical caveat: the fund does not pay for existing activities, unless the money is used specifically to remove barriers and help more people attend. It does not support individuals either, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on the funder's page, and the grants team can answer questions by phone or email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/age-friendly-activities-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The NnG (Pittenweem) Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable activities that improve community life in the Royal Burgh of Pittenweem and District, now and for future generations. The money comes from the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, which is owned by EDF power solutions UK and ESB through a joint venture. You can apply for a Standard Grant of £500 to £1,500 for a project or activity lasting up to one year. The fund will also consider Multi-year Grants of up to three years, totalling £4,500 (up to £1,500 a year). Multi-year funding can give your group more reassurance and flexibility, and can reduce fundraising and paperwork. It suits community groups and organisations that benefit people in the Pittenweem area. You need a constitution and must be set up on a not-for-profit basis. You do not have to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. The fund is not open yet. Applications are planned to open in early 2027, with a provisional deadline of late February or early March 2027. Funding decisions are expected by the end of April 2027. These dates are provisional, so plan with some flexibility. A Community Panel of local people makes the funding recommendations. The fund is expected to run for 25 years, with the amounts for each area reviewed in 2028. Read the application criteria and the list of what the fund cannot support before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/nng-pittenweem-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Football Foundation 3G Pitches Funding

Football Foundation

The Football Foundation is the Premier League, The FA and Government's charity. Its 3G Pitches funding is available up to £25,000. It is for projects where grassroots football is an integral part of what you offer. You do not have to be a football club to apply. The page lists not-for-profit football clubs and voluntary groups, local authorities, County FAs, Professional Club Community Organisations, registered charities, not-for-profit companies, community interest companies and other social enterprises, companies limited by guarantee, and educational establishments that provide facilities for the community. Some applicants are excluded. These include individuals, sole traders, national governing bodies and commercial or for-profit entities. Clubs in the Premier League, Football League, National League System (Steps 1 to 6), Women's Football Pyramid (Tiers 1 to 4) and the Welsh Premier League cannot apply. Schools and colleges that provide facilities only for their own students are also out. If you are a football club, the Chair, Secretary or Treasurer must submit the application. You apply online through a Football Foundation account. One practical point: Pitch Replacement Fund contributions and updated Terms and Conditions apply to 3G installation projects. Read the Foundation's before-you-apply guidance for 3G pitches and its Pitch Replacement Fund advice before you start, so you know what to expect. Official source: https://footballfoundation.org.uk/grant/3g-pitch. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Members Ward Budget

Kirklees Council

The Members Ward Budget, also called the Members Local Project Fund, is money that Kirklees councillors can use to tackle specific local issues and priorities in their ward. Councillors decide how it is spent. They draw on their local knowledge and on what ward residents tell them. This fund suits community and voluntary groups with a project that responds to a need in their own area. The page does not give a grant size, an application window or a closing date, so the best first step is to talk to the council team that supports it. The Active Citizens and Places Team gives information and advice. Each officer covers a set of wards. One covers Batley East, Batley West and Birstall & Birkenshaw. Another covers Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike and Liversedge & Gomersal. Others cover the Dewsbury and Mirfield wards, the Almondbury, Ashbrow, Dalton and Newsome wards, the Colne Valley, Golcar, Greenhead and Lindley wards, and the Crosland Moor & Netherton, Denby Dale, Holme Valley and Kirkburton wards. Here is one practical point to plan for. Non-profit making voluntary and community groups must register with the Grants Access Point before they can apply for Kirklees Council funding schemes. The council reviews your key documents and gives feedback on your governance and management arrangements. Registration lasts for 3 years, so it is worth sorting this out early. Official source: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/grants-and-funding/council-schemes.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Westmorland Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Westmorland Community Fund supports projects in the communities where Westmorland Ltd colleagues live. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and was set up in 2009 by the Dunning Family of Westmorland Ltd. The aim is to help these communities thrive, create a legacy and deliver long term benefits. Grants range from £500 to £10,000. Multi-year grants are only considered for projects that show strong potential to grow their impact over time, for example by attracting further funding, inspiring new initiatives or encouraging wider community involvement. The fund suits community groups that support young people, manage facilities such as community halls and youth clubs, or provide community-based services. Your project must take place in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Stainton, Shap, Tebay or Kendal. Priority goes to projects that help named communities thrive, support young people to reach their potential, improve mental health and wellbeing, link with the Westmorland family's interests in sustainable development and local produce, farming and craft, or have real potential to grow and leave a legacy. Examples the funder gives include youth clubs, skills training for young people, mental health workshops, community building renovations and enterprise mentoring projects. The funder also hopes to build a lasting, two-way relationship with the groups it supports. It welcomes groups that are keen to connect with Westmorland colleagues. Applications are open now. One practical caveat: the fund will not support individuals, one-off or annual events, trips, nature projects, sports clubs, animal charities or public toilets. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/westmorlandcommunityfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Barrhill Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Barrhill Community Fund backs community-led activity that creates positive, lasting change in South Ayrshire. It pays for the costs of projects, services and facilities. The fund is run by Barrhill Community Interest Company and is paid for by the Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company and the ScottishPower Renewables Mark Hill wind farm. There are two types of grant. Small grants run from £1,000 to £5,000. Large grants start at £5,001 and there is no fixed upper amount. Micro grants of up to £1,000 are available from the Community Council instead. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the three local communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet the standard eligibility criteria. If your group is based outside the fund area, you must show a clear benefit for residents inside it. The fund is a rolling programme, so there is no single closing date. Apply at least 4 weeks before the next Board meeting if you want to be considered at that meeting. The Board meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. Directors who live in the community make the decisions. Read the application criteria before you start. Separately, the fund offers Community Energy grants to eligible households in the Barrhill Community Council area. Registrations open on 1 October 2026 and close on 28 February 2027. The fund also makes bursaries to individuals for education and training. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/barrhill-community-interest-company. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Fevara Group Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Fevara Group Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by Fevara Group PLC. It gives grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action locally. Among its priorities are support for rural and farming communities and improving people's knowledge of countryside matters, alongside life skills, raising aspirations and helping people fulfil their potential. Examples of projects it has supported include educating young people in rural matters, agricultural qualifications for people with disabilities, advice and support for people living in rural areas, and community facilities run by grassroots groups. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. This is community funding, not a farm business grant. It suits groups supporting farming families and rural residents, for example rural advice services, farming support charities, young farmers' clubs and village halls. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fevara-group-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

Roselands Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Roselands Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that support people who live with a disability. It also backs community projects that support older adults or people with disabilities or learning difficulties. The projects must be based in the former local authority areas of Eden and South Lakeland. Grants are normally up to £5,000 over one year. The money comes from the Roselands Trust, the donor behind the fund. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The page lists examples of projects it has supported. These include exercise sessions for adults with physical and learning disabilities, electrically assisted tricycles for older people with disabilities, sailing sessions for a group of adults and children with visual impairments, and dementia group activities. Village hall and community group projects are also on the list. Here is one practical point to know before you start. The fund will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well. Only organisations can apply. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/roselands-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

herdyfund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

The herdyfund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by The herdy Company. It gives grants to charitable organisations that support Cumbria's rural communities, particularly upland fell farming. It also funds projects that reduce social isolation or create innovative and ambitious solutions to the problems facing farmers and rural communities. Priority goes to projects that make a long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities that reduce isolation, support rural communities, and bring in additional funds from elsewhere. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year, and multi-year funding may be considered. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. Because the amounts are small, it works best as a contribution towards a specific activity, such as a farmers' social group, a fell farming event or part of a larger project that other funders are also supporting. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: charities and community groups in Cumbria working with hill and fell farmers and the rural communities around them. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/herdy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

Crofton Trust Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Crofton Trust Fund, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation on behalf of the Crofton Charitable Trust, gives grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations for community projects in Cumbria that educate the public about agriculture, forestry and the countryside environment. It can also help maintain woodland, farmland and farm buildings where they are used for that educational purpose. The fund gives priority to projects that promote and improve public understanding of farming, forestry and the countryside, especially through exhibitions and displays, lecture series, practical demonstrations, field days and conferences. That makes it a good fit for agricultural shows, farm open days run by a charity, young farmers' education events, countryside learning centres and similar activity. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's standard exclusions also apply, so read those on its website before you apply. This is not money for running a farm business. It is for groups that help people learn about farming and the countryside. If you are a farmer, it could suit a community group, show society or charity you are part of. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: Cumbrian charities, show societies and community groups running farming and countryside education. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/crofton-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

Develop community sport

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council provides funding to support community sports activities and programmes. The grant helps sports clubs and community organisations provide sporting opportunities, improve facilities and increase participation in physical activities. Only organisations based in Manchester can apply.

Active Richmond Fund

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

The Active Richmond Fund is run by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It supports voluntary and community sector organisations based in the borough. The fund backs projects that improve civic pride, local environments, or community spaces. Funding amounts and deadlines are not currently listed.

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 Trust provides support for the programme. Communities in England can apply on a rolling basis.

Sustainable Steps Wales - Egin Grants

National Lottery Community Fund

Sustainable Steps Wales - Egin Grants from the National Lottery Community Fund support community groups in Wales that are taking action on climate change and want to live more sustainably. The funding can also help groups kick-start their ideas. You can apply for between £100 and £35,000. The page says the programme is open to applications and that a decision takes 4 weeks. No closing date is given. The main aim of your project should be to help your community engage with climate change and take steps to live more sustainably. The funder also wants to support groups that think about the impact of their activities on nature and, where possible, limit any potentially damaging practices. Other benefits count too. These might include improving people's wellbeing, improving relationships between people and organisations, and improving biodiversity. The funder likes organisations that are open to learning and plan to share what they have learnt with others. One practical caveat matters before you start. To apply, your group must already have received support from the Egin mentoring programme. If your group has not had that support, you will not be able to apply for this funding. This programme suits community groups in Wales that have worked with Egin and now have a project ready to put into action. Official source: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/sustainable-steps-wales-egin-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Glassmoor Local Environment Fund

Fenland District Council

The Glassmoor Local Environment Fund supports local environmental improvement projects in the Glassmoor area. Community groups can apply for funding to enhance their local environment. The fund is run by Fenland District Council.

Cardiff Grassroots Venue Fund

Cardiff Council

Cardiff Council offers funding to help grassroots venues in Cardiff become more sustainable. The money can be used to improve your venue's operations and make it more financially or environmentally sustainable. You must be an existing grassroots venue in Cardiff to apply. This could include music venues, community halls, or entertainment spaces. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You can use the money for improvements that will help your venue run better or be more environmentally friendly.

Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund - Microgrants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

The Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund offers microgrants of up to £700 for local projects near Harrogate. It is a community benefit fund provided by RWE Renewables and managed by Two Ridings Community Foundation. The microgrant strand is open now, and you can apply at any time. The fund backs activities that improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Past awards have paid for refurbishments and renovations to community buildings, and for new equipment for playgroups, drama clubs, sports facilities and play areas. It has also supported a graveyard recording project in Hampsthwaite. It suits small local charities and voluntary and community groups based in the parishes of Felliscliffe, Hampsthwaite, Birstwith, Norwood, Darley and Menwith, Haverah Park with Beckwithshaw, and Washburn. Parish councils can apply too, if the project is wholly charitable and falls outside their usual remit. If you plan to repeat the same work, you can apply for up to £700 a year for up to three years in a single application. Make this clear in your application if you do. One practical point: the foundation aims to decide within 12 weeks of receiving your fully completed application. If your project is an event, apply at least 12 weeks beforehand so payment can be made in time. Larger grants are closed for now and are due to reopen during 2027. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/knabs-ridge-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Champion Grants Scheme

Lancashire County Council

The Champion Grants Scheme from Lancashire County Council lets not-for-profit organisations apply for money from one of the council's Champions. Each Champion has £10,000 a year to use at their discretion, and the councillor decides how to award it from their budget. Grants support projects that benefit the community and fit a Champion's area of work. You can ask for help with equipment, such as sports equipment, play equipment and computer hardware. You can also cover the costs of community events and activities, including advertising, materials and transport. Repairs or refurbishment that benefit the community are covered, as are activities that improve the wellbeing of vulnerable or isolated people, such as outings, clubs, health and fitness. Projects must fit the council's priorities, particularly 'better lives for all' and 'stronger communities'. The minimum award is £100. There is no set maximum, but each Champion can spend no more than £12,500 in a year. The final decision rests with the Champion and the Director of Law and Governance, so meeting the criteria does not guarantee a grant. Grants cannot be awarded retrospectively, and you must spend the money within 12 months of approval. The council suggests applying at least one month before your project date. The grant cannot pay for core costs such as staff salaries or office rent, political or religious activity, or research. One practical caveat. The page says Cabinet approved changes to the Armed Forces and Veterans Champion Grant Scheme on 2 July 2026. It also says the council is currently unable to accept or process new applications while the updated arrangements are finalised. Official source: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/community/grants-and-funding/champion-grants-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Digital Inclusion Fund

Lambeth Council

Lambeth Council is funding digital inclusion projects in the London Borough of Lambeth. The money supports projects that help local residents access digital technology and build digital skills. Voluntary and community sector organisations working in Lambeth can apply.

Essex Community Foundation General Grants

Essex Community Foundation

Essex Community Foundation accepts grant applications all year round, so you can apply when you are ready. If your charity, voluntary or community organisation is based or working in Essex and needs financial support, the foundation may be able to help. Its team works to match your funding needs with the criteria of one of the many charitable funds it manages. As well as these year-round programmes, the foundation runs specific funds and programmes that open at different times during the year. Its Current Grant Opportunities page shows which of these are open now. Before you start, the foundation recommends booking a call with one of its Grants Officers. They can talk through your project, advise on eligibility and explain which funds currently have money available. This can help you decide whether to apply before you spend time on a full application. You can also try the quick eligibility quiz and read the help and guidance for applicants. One practical point: your application is matched to a fund with its own criteria, so the right fit depends on what you need the money for and where your work happens. Talking to the team first is the best way to find out. The foundation also has a small amount of funding for individuals who live, or have lived, in Essex, Southend or Thurrock. This mainly helps children and young adults where money is a barrier. It uses a separate route from the organisation application. Official source: https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/applying-for-support/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Reigate and Banstead strategic grants

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council offers strategic grants to voluntary and community organisations in the local area. You must be based in or serve the Reigate and Banstead borough. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

Asda Cost of Living Grant

Asda

Asda offers grants to help community groups with rising running costs. The funding helps cover operational expenses during tough economic times. Community groups across England can apply if they are struggling with increased costs due to the cost of living crisis. The exact amount of funding available is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. This is a rolling application process. You can use the money for day-to-day running costs that have gone up due to inflation. The grant is specifically designed to help groups cope with higher bills and expenses.

North Somerset Community Transport Grant

Quartet Community Foundation

The North Somerset Community Transport Grant from Quartet Community Foundation helps local transport schemes cover costs they did not plan for. It is open for applications all year, so you can apply when the need arises. The grant suits community transport groups and volunteer car schemes that help North Somerset residents with limited mobility get around. Groups with a section 19 or section 22 permit that run fully accessible minibuses can apply. So can car schemes where volunteer drivers use their own vehicles, mainly to take people to medical appointments. Grants are between £20 and £500. The funder says these schemes are expected to run themselves, but sometimes face costs on top of their ongoing running costs. You can ask for a contribution towards one or more items. These include insurance, such as an unexpected rise in premiums, unplanned vehicle or building maintenance, telephone or software installation and upgrades, Blue Badge application charges, specific promotional activity, driver and staff training, DBS checks for new drivers or staff, new community projects or initiatives, and any other unexpected spending. Applications that show match funding will be looked on favourably. One practical point: the funder may not be able to pay the whole cost of what you ask for, so it helps to plan how you would cover any gap. You apply online, and you can save your form and return to it as often as you need. Please read the guide for applicants before you start. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/north-somerset-community-transport-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Small & Vital Fund

Berkshire Community Foundation

The Small & Vital Fund from Berkshire Community Foundation offers quick, flexible support to small community groups. It is open for applications all year round, so there is no deadline to work towards. You can apply for up to £1,000, subject to funding availability. The fund is for organisations that need a small amount of money to keep their work going or to respond to local needs. It is open to a wide range of projects. These include bringing people together and reducing isolation, providing education and training, supporting people facing challenges or disadvantage, improving wellbeing, confidence or life skills, offering practical help, and strengthening the community. This fund suits very small organisations. Your annual income must be £10,000 or less. You must have been operating for at least 12 months and be able to provide 12 months of financial records, such as annual accounts. Your project must be based primarily in Berkshire. Individuals cannot apply, and the fund will not cover costs you have already incurred. When reviewing applications, the Foundation looks at the difference your project will make, your connection to the community you serve, how realistic your plans are, the level of need you are responding to, and any previous BCF funding and outstanding monitoring reports. One thing to keep in mind: the Foundation receives many more applications than it has funding for, and it cannot guarantee that any application will succeed. Official source: https://www.berkshirecf.org/available-funding/small-and-vital-grants-round/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) runs an annual calendar of themed grant programmes. They aim to build thriving communities across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The foundation focuses on smaller, grassroots organisations. Generally, it makes grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to non-profit organisations. These include charities, charitable incorporated organisations, companies limited by guarantee, CICs limited by guarantee and constituted community organisations. This page is a general overview rather than a single fund. Each programme has its own criteria, so you will need to look at the details of the open programme you are interested in. You can subscribe on the page to get alerts when new funding opportunities open. The page does not give a deadline for the group grants. It does not say whether a programme is open today. Competition is strong. Demand for grants exceeds the funds available, and the foundation can often fund less than half the applications it receives. It is worth reading the application guidance, FAQs and grant policy before you apply. If you need advice or support with an application, you can call the Grants Team on 01962 798700 or email Grantsadmin@hiwcf.com. The foundation also makes grants to individuals, but it does not currently offer hardship grants for individuals. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Improve your community

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council offers funding to support projects that enhance local communities and improve quality of life for residents. The grant supports initiatives that address local needs and create positive change in Manchester neighbourhoods. Community groups and organisations working to improve local areas in Manchester can apply.

Funding for voluntary and community organisations

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle City Council offers funding to voluntary and community groups running projects and events for Newcastle residents. Your organisation must be based in Newcastle or serve people who live there. The funding helps groups deliver services and activities that benefit local people. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

Croydon Common Ground Resilience Fund

Croydon Council (via Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund)

Croydon Council has been awarded £25,000 from the Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund (CGRF). It plans to share that money with the voluntary sector. This listing suits charities and community groups that work in Croydon and want to know what support the council is passing on. The council's page describes the fund in a single line, so the main facts are the size of the pot and who it is meant for. The £25,000 is the total the council has received to allocate. It is not a single award, so you should not expect that amount for one project. The page gives no minimum or maximum grant for each organisation. The fund is listed on Croydon Council's funding opportunities page, which covers current and upcoming funding for not-for-profit organisations and community groups. The page gives no closing date and does not say whether applications are open now. That is the main caveat to keep in mind. Other funds on the same page include London Hearts Defibrillator Grants of £300 and the Displaced Children Education and Wellbeing Fund. The second supports education and wellbeing work for children and young people who have experienced displacement, during the 2026/27 academic year. Both are separate from this fund. Official source: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/community-and-safety/advice-and-funding-community-groups/funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund £1k

The Rochdale Recovery Micro Fund gives small grants of up to £1,000 to help strengthen Rochdale Borough's recovery community. It is run through Rochdale Borough Council and managed by Action Together. The money can help you try out a new project or keep an existing one going. Projects must directly benefit local people and communities. The fund suits small, unconstituted groups and individuals who are rooted in the borough and linked to the Rochdale Recovery Communities Partnership. The fund's priorities are: - creating a visible and positive recovery community - recognising the importance of early intervention for substance and alcohol use - ending stigma for people who use substances and alcohol - raising awareness of these issues in a non-stigmatising way - widening the support available for people in recovery, and creating shared opportunities for learning and engagement in the wider community There is no fixed closing date. This is a rolling pot, and it will close once the funds have been used up. If you are interested, it is sensible to apply sooner rather than later. The grant is paid to your Rochdale Recovery Communities partner, not to you directly. That partner will also help you complete the application form and must sign it. If you are not yet linked to a partner, the page gives a contact who can connect you. Action Together also offers members development support, training and other infrastructure alongside the grant funding. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/rochdale-recovery-micro-fund-ps1k. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Travel Award for Bands

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

The Travel Award for Bands and Choirs from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland helps established bands and choirs based in Northern Ireland to travel outside Northern Ireland to perform. The aim is to develop your performance skills, networks and audiences by showcasing your music elsewhere. It also supports fairer access to the arts for groups in the bands and choral sectors. The award pays for travel costs, including flight, boat, train and bus tickets, vehicle hire and fuel. It does not cover accommodation, subsistence, insurance, travel within Northern Ireland, or travel unrelated to performances or showcasing. You must show evidence that a relevant organisation, event, festival, promoter or tour operator in your destination has invited you to perform or showcase. Priority goes to applications that show high quality musicianship, a commitment to training and musical education (particularly of young people), and a commitment to developing your repertoire and technique. Bands must be formally constituted. Accordion, brass, concert, flute, pipe and wind bands can apply. Choirs need at least 10 members and must have been formally constituted for at least two years. Professional, amateur and school choirs are included. Individuals cannot apply. Timing matters. Do not book your travel before you submit your application, because if any part is already booked, none of that trip is eligible. You must apply at least four weeks before you plan to leave. The Arts Council only contributes to travel costs paid directly by the band or choir from its own bank account, not costs paid by individual members. The Arts Council is moving to a new application portal, so you may need to create a new account the first time you apply. Official source: https://artscouncil-ni.org/funding-for-organisations/travel-awards-for-bands-choirs. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Newham 4 Community Funding Search

Newham Council

Newham 4 Community is a free search tool that helps you find grants for social and community projects. Newham Council points to it from its page on funding for voluntary, community and faith organisations. The council says there are a range of grants and funding opportunities that Newham residents can apply for. They can help you get a community project or initiative off the ground, or help with its running. The page aims to help you find the one that is right for you and then apply. The search is quick to use. You get a 60-second search with an easy-to-use drop down menu. You can also browse categories to see what funding is out there. The information is updated every 24 hours, so you can be sure it is the latest available. This listing suits charities and community groups, including faith groups, looking for funding for local projects. It is a handy first stop if you are not sure which grant fits your idea. One thing to know. This is a search service, not a single grant. The page itself does not give an award size, a closing date or a set of eligibility rules. Each opportunity you find through the search will have its own details, so read those closely before you apply. Official source: https://www.newham.gov.uk/community-parks-leisure/funding-community-projects-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Funding for Organisations – Charities and Community Groups

Kent Community Foundation

Kent Community Foundation gives grants to support local people, charities and community groups in Kent and Medway. This listing covers its funding for organisations, which is aimed at charities and community groups. The Foundation funds work under five priority areas: mental health and wellbeing; children, young people and families; crisis and basic needs; connected communities; and the environment. Through these areas it funds hundreds of charities and community groups across the county. Its vision is a Kent and Medway where every community has the opportunity to thrive. Help is on hand if you are new to applying. The Foundation says hundreds of small charities and community groups secure funding with its support every year. You can read its application guidance, browse the FAQs and use a short eligibility checker to see whether your organisation qualifies. The Grants Team can guide you through the process by email at hello@kentcf.org.uk or by phone on 01303 814 500. The Foundation also has other routes. Professionals working with people in financial hardship can nominate individuals and families for a grant. There is also a social lending programme, with unsecured loans of £10,000 to £100,000 and up to 30% as a grant. These are separate from funding for organisations. One practical point: this page works as a starting point rather than a full set of guidelines. Use the eligibility checker and the guidance before you begin, so you can be sure your work fits one of the priority areas and your organisation qualifies. Official source: https://kentcf.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Severn Trent Community Fund

Severn Trent Water

The Severn Trent Community Fund is Severn Trent Water's way of backing local charities and community groups. The company has committed over £20 million across the ten years from 2020. If you are helping to make a real and tangible difference in the communities where Severn Trent lives and works, the funder says it wants to hear from you. The fund suits charities and community groups doing practical good locally. The page does not list the costs it pays for, so the best guide is the work it has already supported. Past awards are shown through annual reviews, an interactive map and posts tagged #STCommunityFund on social media. Decisions are not made behind closed doors. An independent Community Fund Customer Panel reviews applications, so ultimately it is customers who decide where the money goes. That makes it worth knowing what the Panel has backed before. The reviews look back at the causes supported over the last five years. They give you a good idea of the types of applications likely to be successful with the Customer Panel. The interactive map lets you search by postcode, zoom in to your area or go full screen. Each pin marks an award, and you can click one to see how the fund is helping communities near you. One practical point: the page is mainly a showcase of the fund and the awards it has made. Read a few of the funded stories before you start, so you can see how other groups have described their work. Official source: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/severn-trent-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund - Microgrants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

This fund offers microgrants of up to £1,000 to local groups in the area around the Fraisthorpe Wind Farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The money comes from Octopus Solutions, the wind farm's developers, and Two Ridings Community Foundation runs the scheme. The fund backs projects that improve quality of life and community resources for local residents. Priority goes to projects that enhance residents' quality of life, help build vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities, and promote community spirit and community activity. It suits voluntary organisations, community groups, small charities and other not-for-profit organisations with charitable aims. You must be based in, or serve people living in, the parish council areas of Barmston and Fraisthorpe and Carnaby, or the part of the Bridlington town council area south of Bessingby Road (A1038) and Hilderthorpe Road (B1254). You can apply for a microgrant at any time. There is no set deadline. The Foundation aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving your fully completed application. One practical point: your application is only complete once all your supporting documents have arrived, so send them with your form. Larger grants of between £1,001 and £15,000 are closed at the moment. The page says the next larger grant round will open in 2027. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/fraisthorpe-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Lionesses HERe to Play Fund: HERe for Facilities

Football Foundation

Grants from £1,500 to £25,000 help make community football facilities safer, more inclusive and welcoming for women and girls. Funding covers up to 75% of eligible costs. This is the facilities route; the separate HERe for Teams kit and equipment route is closed and is expected to reopen in May 2027. No facilities application deadline is published.

Nadara Gordonstown Wind Farm Community Fund (Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford)

Foundation Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland pays for charitable projects that benefit people living in the Auchterless, Inverkeithny and Fisherford Community Council area in Aberdeenshire. It is provided by Nadara, the owner of the Gordonstown Hill Wind Farm. It was set up in 2013 and is expected to run for the life of the wind farm, around 25 years. Grants start at £500. There is no maximum award, but you are asked to bear in mind the size of the annual donation to the fund, which was just over £24,000 in 2020. If you are thinking of asking for more than £5,000, contact Foundation Scotland before you apply. You can apply at any time. There are no set deadlines, and a local panel meets as and when needed to consider applications. The fund suits groups, businesses and organisations working for the benefit of the three communities. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your project should fit the Auchterless, Inverkeithny & Fisherford Community Action Plan 2015, which sets out local priorities. The panel prefers awards for capital items or capital projects rather than revenue costs such as travel or subsidising activities. One practical point: the panel likes to see that you have explored other sources of funding, used local suppliers where possible, consulted the people who will benefit and considered working in partnership. Full funding is only considered in exceptional circumstances. If your project needs less than £500, the community council runs a separate micro-grant scheme for grants of up to £500. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/gordonstown-auchterless-inverkeithny-fisherford. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation

Foundation Scotland

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation is a fund run by Foundation Scotland. It was set up by Bill and Lorraine Budge to support charitable organisations whose work focuses on the health, education and well-being of children and young people. Grants are for up to £1,000. The fund is particularly interested in groups working in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. It will also consider organisations from across the UK, and the page says it supports work that operates nationally and internationally. This fund suits charities and community groups that work with children and young people, especially in the north-east of Scotland. Any applicant must meet Foundation Scotland's common eligibility criteria. The exclusions on the "What we can't fund" page apply to this fund too. The key practical point is that applications are by invitation only. You cannot simply send in a request. The page does not give a closing date. If you want to ask about the criteria or the fund's priorities, the page lists a Funds Adviser as the contact. There is also a central systems support team for questions about the application process and technical issues. The page also links to the questions on the application form, so you can see what is asked, and to a list of projects the fund has funded before. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bill-and-lorraine-budge-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Pines Burn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports seven communities in the Scottish Borders: Hobkirk, Denholm & District, Hawick & District, Newcastleton & District, Southdean, Upper Liddesdale & Hermitage, Upper Teviotdale and Borthwick Water. Foundation Scotland works with these communities, but it is a devolved fund. That means each community has its own arrangements, because that is what the communities preferred. The fund aims to support the wellbeing and sustainability of these communities. It backs charitable activities that make a positive difference to people's lives and to the economic, social or environmental sustainability of the local area. It can also support activity that fits this purpose and the community's own priorities, which may be set out in a Community Action Plan, Local Place Plan or similar document. Each community receives a share of the annual payment, which makes up 64% of the total fund. The host community of Hobkirk receives two shares and the other communities receive one share each. There is no fixed grant size. Each community distributes its share differently, so key dates vary too. Decisions are made by designated groups within each community. Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in an area of benefit can apply to the local funds. Read the application criteria and the information on what cannot be funded first. Local administrative organisations may also have their own specific criteria. One practical point: you cannot simply apply to Foundation Scotland for a single grant. If your project benefits more than one community, you will need to contact each community separately. For questions about how the fund works in your area, contact your Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/pines-burn-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

EDF power solutions Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Fund (Avonbridge and Standburn)

Foundation Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland, provided by EDF power solutions, supports community projects that benefit people living in Avonbridge and Standburn in the Falkirk area. The money comes from the Burnhead Moss Wind Farm. You can ask for between £150 and £4,500. Grants can help with a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should enhance quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and promote community spirit and activity. Applications can be submitted at any time, so there is no closing date. Foundation Scotland will assess and decide the outcome within eight weeks. An assessor will usually phone you for a short conversation about your project. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Avonbridge and Standburn can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. If your group is based outside the fund area, your application will be considered case by case and must show a clear benefit for local residents. If you need more than £4,500, or want a multi-year grant of up to 3 years, speak to Foundation Scotland first. Please do not apply for a larger or multi-year grant without that conversation. The fund cannot support anti-wind farm or anti-renewable energy activities, or anything that would bring EDF power solutions or Foundation Scotland into disrepute. Small grants under £150 are not available at present. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/burnhead-moss-avonbridge-and-standburn. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Mayor's Community Grants Programme

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

The Mayor's Community Grants Programme is Tower Hamlets Council's main funding route for the voluntary and community sector. The council says it will provide £3.5 million of funding for voluntary and community sector organisations every year. It suits charities and community groups that work in Tower Hamlets. The council describes its wider aim as supporting and investing in a diverse voluntary and community sector, guided by a funding policy and outcomes framework. The page gives the yearly programme budget rather than the size of individual awards. Please do not treat £3.5 million as the amount one organisation can win. The council runs other funds alongside this one, and one of them may fit your plans better. The Mayor's Small Grants Programme provides £800,000 of annual grant funding from November 2023 to March 2027. The Voluntary and Community Sector Emergency Fund has an annual budget of £100,000, and organisations can apply for up to £10,000. The same page also points to the Grants Determination Sub-Committee, the grants policy and outcomes framework, and a link to help shape the new Community Grants Programme for Tower Hamlets. If your organisation bids for larger council contracts, the council also expects you to pledge social value resources. These help improve the borough's economic, social and environmental wellbeing. Official source: https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/community_and_living/voluntary-and-community-sector/Council-funding-for-VCS/Council-funding-for-VCS.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Older Adults (50+)

Heart of England Community Foundation

This fund supports projects for older adults aged 50 and over in Edgbaston and Northfield, Birmingham. It is run by Heart of England Community Foundation as part of the Neighbourhood Network Schemes, which are funded by Birmingham City Council. The schemes aim to help older people connect with individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their local neighbourhood. You can apply for a grant of up to £10,000. All funded activity needs to focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability within their own homes and communities. Your project must contribute to at least one of the fund's outcomes. In both areas, these are helping people to remain engaged with social activity, live healthy lifestyles and increase their financial capability. In Northfield, you can also aim to help people retain their independence at home, or help families and carers feel more supported. Each area has its own priorities. In Edgbaston, these are older adults, promoting brain health as part of dementia awareness, preventing social isolation while supporting mental health and wellbeing, and men's health and engagement. In Northfield, they are older adults, mental health, falls prevention, digital inclusion and safety, supporting diverse communities, and inclusive communication. One practical point to keep in mind: your organisation needs to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield, as defined by the constituency boundaries. There is a separate Fund Factsheet for each area, and the funder asks you to read the one for your area before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/nns/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL)

Foundation Scotland

The Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL) fund is community benefit money from the Carscreugh wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway. It began in 2014 and will be paid for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Foundation Scotland manages it. The fund supports a broad range of community activity and development. It backs the charitable activities of community and not-for-profit groups. The grant size is listed as up to £3,500. This fund works differently from most. Groups do not apply to Foundation Scotland directly. Instead, about £3,500 is paid every year, in August or early September, to community councils or similar organisations. They then use the money or share it with active local groups. Six community council areas are eligible: Cree Valley, Kirkcowan, New Luce, Port William, Stoneykirk and Old Luce. Old Luce's money goes to the Old Luce Community Fund, which shares it through an open grantmaking process. If your group is in one of these areas, contact your local community council or development trust to ask how to apply. Each one has its own guidance on how groups apply and who receives grants. Most grants they pay out are under £500, so that more groups can be supported with low-cost local projects. Larger projects can sometimes be funded, but that decision lies with the individual community council or development trust. One practical point: before a community council or trust receives its yearly payment, it must send Foundation Scotland an expenditure report and signed annual accounts showing the CREPL money as ringfenced. Local timings may depend on that process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/crepl. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Councillor community grants

Plymouth City Council

Plymouth City Council gives councillors an annual grant allocation. They use it for projects that help not-for-profit groups and organisations in the city. This listing suits local community groups and voluntary sector organisations in Plymouth. If your group is not-for-profit and works in the city, it is worth a look. The funder's page gives a short description only, so treat it as a starting point rather than a full guide. Support is available before you apply. The Plymouth Octopus Project (POP) offers support and advice about how your organisation can apply for funding. Getting in touch early is a sensible first step, especially if you are new to applying for grants. The council's community and local grants page lists other routes too. The Living Streets grant lets councillors direct funding to highways issues in their wards. The City Change Fund supports projects for local people. There are also pages for Armed Forces grants and the UK Community Renewal Fund. If your idea does not fit councillor grants, one of these may suit it better. You do not need to read everything before you start. Begin with the Councillor community grants entry on the council's page, then speak to POP about the best way to put your application together. Official source: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/community-and-local-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

A Place for Sport Crowdfunder

Sport Wales

A Place for Sport Crowdfunder from Sport Wales gives match funding to not-for-profit sports clubs and community groups that raise money for their facilities through Crowdfunder. It can help with internal or external facilities and modernisation works. Examples include fixing or upgrading changing rooms, toilets or showers, renovating a clubhouse, improving kitchen or bar areas, adding bike racks or storage, making your space more accessible with ramps or lifts, fixing fences or adding stands and seating, and buying scoreboards, video equipment or pitch maintenance tools. If you meet the conditions, Sport Wales will give you 50% of your total, up to £15,000. This can rise to 60% if your project targets under-represented groups or is in a high-deprivation area, based on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation. Sport Wales has a crowdfunder calculator that shows what you need to raise, how many people need to donate and how much you could receive. To unlock the contribution, you must raise at least 25% of your total target, get donations from a minimum number of supporters (this number varies with your target) and reach your target by a set deadline. Your project must also benefit people living in Wales and involve the local community in its development and delivery. Applications are open all year round. You will need to create an account on the Sport Wales grants and funding portal and submit an expression of interest form. Sport Wales says it will reply within 2 working days with next steps. One practical point: your project needs its own fundraising page on Crowdfunder, so the fundraising starts with you. You only receive the Sport Wales contribution if you hit the goals above. Official source: https://sport.wales/funding/crowdfunder. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

The Border Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Border Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation with money from an anonymous donor. It gives grants to individuals and organisations for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in Cumbria. Priority goes to individuals and groups in the rural areas northeast of Carlisle. That includes north and east of Longtown, and through to Gilsland and Newbiggin. Grants will normally be up to £2,000, for both individuals and groups. If you are an individual, the foundation will consider your household income when it assesses your application. The fund gives priority to projects that increase personal skills, increase independence, support individuals and communities in rural areas, help groups build long-term skills, support disadvantaged people over 25 who want to change career, or support mental health. The donor would particularly like to support hearing loss clinics, training that builds skills and confidence for disadvantaged adults over 25, domestic abuse training for staff delivering women's centre group sessions, mature students seeking a career change or a professional qualification, and hardship costs that help someone finish their studies or a course. One practical caveat: the fund will not pay for core costs, gap-year funding or role-specific professional qualifications, on top of the foundation's normal exclusions. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available, and the Grants & Programmes Officer can answer questions by phone or email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-border-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Your Councillor Community Fund

Surrey County Council

Surrey County Councillors have budgets to fund local community projects. You can apply for money to run projects that help your local area. Projects must improve social, economic, or environmental well-being in the community. Each councillor has their own budget to give out. You need to apply to your local Surrey County Councillor. The funding amount varies by councillor. Applications are accepted throughout the year. You must be an organisation or group, not an individual.

Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to voluntary-led groups and organisations for projects that involve sport and young people. The fund covers Carlisle and West Cumbria, and the money comes from the donor Thomas Graham & Sons Limited. The page gives three examples of what the fund has supported: uniforms for children's rugby teams, gymnastic equipment for a youth centre, and coaching courses for three volunteer coaches. These are small, practical costs, so the fund may suit you if your group needs everyday kit or training for young people. Make sure your project clearly involves both sport and young people. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The page does not give a closing date. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is linked from the funder's page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/thomas-graham-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Live Well Community Fund - Coaching Grants

Action Together

This fund pays for one-to-one coaching for local leaders in voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in the Rochdale borough. It is run by Action Together, with funding from the Live Well Fund. The aim is to give community leaders time, headspace and support to reflect on their wellbeing, their leadership and the difference they make. Around 20 leaders will receive a grant. The page says many leaders never get the chance to step back, because they are busy keeping an organisation or service running. The grant amount depends on the coaching quote you receive. The estimated cost is £700 to £850, and the most you can receive is £1,000. The fund is rolling. There is no fixed closing date. It will close once the money has been used up, so it is worth applying sooner rather than later. When making decisions, Action Together looks at clarity of goals, personal benefit, benefit to your organisation or community, commitment and readiness, and equity and access. One practical point: you need to be a member of Action Together to apply. Your work should also focus on social justice or social change, and your organisation needs a turnover below £1m. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/live-well-community-fund-coaching-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Alan Higgs Community Grants

Heart of England Community Foundation

The Alan Higgs Community Grants offer small grants of up to £1,000 to grassroots community-based organisations. The fund is run by the Heart of England Community Foundation together with the Alan Edward Higgs Charity, which has been making grants to charities across the West Midlands since 1979. The fund aims to support people in Coventry and Warwickshire. Your application needs to meet one of three aims: relieving poverty; promoting economic and community development, and employment; or general charitable purposes. Priority will be given to organisations whose focus is supporting children and young people. If that is your work, it is worth making it clear in your application. These grants are in addition to the Higgs Charity's normal grant making programme. They are designed to share expertise in making grants to small organisations, so the fund is a good fit if you are a small local group rather than a large charity. Before you apply, the funder asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents are linked from the grant page. Reading them first will help you check that your project fits the fund. The page does not give a closing date or say whether the fund is currently open, so it is worth looking at the funder's grant page for the latest position before you start work on an application. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/alan-higgs-community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Stimulus Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Stimulus Fund from Suffolk Community Foundation helps charitable, voluntary and community groups to bring more people into tennis in Suffolk. It pays for project costs on small, local grassroots schemes. The fund was set up by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association. It wants to take tennis further into the community, both socially and geographically. It also wants to give people who have not had the chance before an opportunity to play. Projects should promote tennis in areas of deprivation, including rural areas, and help people who are disadvantaged or vulnerable. You can ask for up to £1,000. The fund aims to encourage young people up to the age of 30 to enjoy tennis or return to it. The emphasis is on increasing membership and making tennis sessions sustainable. Activity camps that include other sports can also be considered, as long as tennis is a major part and an experienced tennis coach supports the sessions. The fund is open all year round. Decisions are made on a regular basis as demand dictates, so there is no closing date to work towards. One practical point to note: any application that involves tennis coaching should only be undertaken by qualified LTA coaches. The page also says social enterprises cannot apply to this fund. If you have questions, you can call a Grants Officer at Suffolk Community Foundation on 01473 602602 before you submit your application. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/grants/stimulus-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

The Harry Payne Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

The Harry Payne Fund from Heart of England Community Foundation pays for a large variety of projects. It began in 1939 as part of the Harry Payne Trust, so it has a long history of backing good causes. Grants are for up to £2,000. The fund has two clear aims. The first is to help people who are disadvantaged. The second is to help smaller causes, where a modest donation can make a real difference. If your project is small in scale and you only need a modest sum, this fund may suit you well. It may suit you even better if your work supports people facing disadvantage. The page does not give a closing date. It does show an Apply now button, so you can start from the fund page. Before you apply, the foundation asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents set out the detail you need, so it pays to read them first. There is one important exclusion. For this fund, the foundation will not support any projects that involve or provide support to the armed forces. If your project has any link to the armed forces, this is not the right fund for you and you should look elsewhere. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/harry-payne-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Google Ad Grants

Google

Google Ad Grants gives qualifying nonprofits free search advertising on Google. It helps you share your cause with people who are searching for nonprofits like yours. You can use it to raise awareness, attract donors and recruit new volunteers. Each qualifying nonprofit has access to up to $10,000 per month in search ads shown on Google.com. This is advertising rather than a cash payment, so it pays for ad space and not for other costs. The amount is in US dollars. If you want more ads, you can buy additional Google Ads in a separate account. The page shares success stories from nonprofits around the world. DonorsChoose.org drove over 5,000 donations to public schools. Days for Girls saw a $212 average donation. Samaritans raised over $48,000 in online donations for their helpline. SOS Children's Villages of India grew website traffic by over 30%. The Federation of Canadian Artists introduced 70,000 new website visitors to their exhibitions. There is no closing date on the page, and you can begin by choosing Get Started. Google describes the process as three simple steps. One practical point to keep in mind: the grant only covers search ads shown on Google.com, and only nonprofits that qualify can use it. Make sure your organisation fits before you plan any campaigns around it. It suits charities and community groups that want more people to find their work online. Official source: https://www.google.com/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Devolved Grants

United St Saviour's Charity

United St Saviour's Charity has supported people in Southwark since 1541. Its Community Investment Programme includes Devolved Grants, which aim to reach grassroots and early-stage organisations quickly and fairly. These grants are delivered through trusted partners. The charity describes itself as a place-based, relational funder. It builds long-term partnerships rooted in trust, invests flexibly so organisations have stability, and works alongside partners rather than above them. Devolved Grants suit small, local organisations that are rooted in Southwark and working towards a fairer, more inclusive borough. The charity looks for strong local relationships and delivery. It also looks for organisations that share its values of equity, power and prevention. Everything it funds is guided by three principles: equity, empowerment and prevention. Devolved Grants sit alongside two other strands. Core Grants offer long-term, unrestricted funding for organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000, with one annual open call. Strategic Partnerships are issue-based, collaborative programmes tackling some of the borough's most entrenched inequalities. Be careful not to mix these up, as the turnover band belongs to Core Grants. The funder's page does not give award sizes or a closing date for Devolved Grants. Because the grants are delivered through partners, it is worth finding out which partner is running the fund that suits you. Official source: https://www.ustsc.org.uk/community-investment/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Hobin's Community Fund

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council's Hobin's Community Fund supports local projects that benefit Manchester residents. The fund provides grants to community organisations to deliver services and activities that address local needs. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Migration Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation Migration Fund supports work towards a world where everyone is free to move and no one is forced to move. It backs organisations that tackle the root causes of injustice faced by migrants and diaspora communities across the UK. You can ask for core funding, such as salaries and organisational costs, funding for a specific programme, or funding for partnerships. Grants run for three to five years. You can receive up to £60,000 a year for three to four years, or up to £50,000 a year for five years. Organisations with an annual turnover of up to £120,000 may be considered for grants that cover up to 50% of their annual income. The fund is open to not-for-profit organisations of any size working anywhere in the UK. Newly established and unincorporated groups are welcome too. Priority goes to organisations led by migrants and diaspora communities, those working with historically underfunded groups and regions, those with an annual turnover under £500,000, and those with less access to other funding. There is no deadline. The fund runs on a rolling basis, so you can start at any time. One practical caveat: you cannot apply straight away. You must first have an enquiry call with the Migration Team, and the Foundation is receiving a high number of requests, so replies may take longer than usual. Only organisations invited after that call can submit a written application. A decision then usually takes about four months. The fund will not pay for service delivery that is not linked to tackling root causes, academic research, job-seeking support or English language classes. Official source: https://www.phf.org.uk/funding/migration. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Tenant Together Fund

Wigan Council

The Tenant Together Fund gives local groups, individuals and organisations up to £2,000 for community projects that benefit neighbourhoods in the Wigan borough. It is run by Wigan Council. You can apply up to three times in each financial year, which runs from 1 April to 31 March. Your project needs to meet at least one of four themes. These are building happy, resilient and safe communities; improving the places and spaces that matter most to your community; raising aspirations and creating opportunities through volunteering, training and digital skills; and increasing tenant voice in shaping services and neighbourhoods. The fund can pay for room hire, training courses linked to the themes, staff costs for sessional training, community events and fun days, equipment, resources and promotional material, refreshments of up to £5 per person, and reasonable transport costs. It will not pay for trips and excursions, staff costs, alcohol, gifts, projects that have already taken place, religious or political activities, planning and consultant fees, or group running costs. Match funding is welcome but not required. A tenant-led funding panel decides each application. It can fund in full, fund in part or decline. Before any money is paid, you must show your constitution and a bank account in the group name. Afterwards you complete a simple evaluation and keep all your receipts, as 10% of projects are randomly audited. One practical point: applications can be declined if the funding for that financial year has been spent. The council advises speaking to a Tenant Voice officer before you apply. Official source: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Housing/Council-homes/Get-involved/Support-and-Funding/Better-connected-communities-fund.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund, managed by Foundation Scotland, offers grants of up to £5,000 for charitable activities that benefit people living in the Lairg Community Council area in Highland. The money comes from Lairg Wind Farm Ltd, which operates the three-turbine wind farm at Cnoc Na Inghinnin. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Awards are prioritised for projects that show added value. That might mean bringing in other funding, working in partnership with other groups, or reaching beyond one group to benefit the whole community. Every application is considered case by case. Requests above £5,000 can be considered in exceptional circumstances, for transformational projects that bring significant benefit to most or all Lairg residents. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area can apply, and you do not need to be a registered charity. You should show community support, think about sustainable development, and use local suppliers where appropriate and feasible. Lairg Community Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month, except December, and makes the award recommendations. One practical point: you must submit your application at least two weeks before a meeting for it to be considered at that meeting. For smaller needs, micro-grants of up to £250 are run separately by the Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/lairg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Little Hulton and Walkden Community Grant

Salford City Council

This Salford City Council grant supports community activity in Little Hulton and Walkden. The council will consider any application that improves wellbeing and health outcomes for local people. Decisions are made by a local budget group. You will need to show evidence of at least 25% match funding, or match funding in kind, for the activity you want funded. Exceptional circumstances may be considered if you present a business case. The council particularly wants to encourage projects that build community resilience, meet local wellbeing and health needs, or support its Locality Plan, A Vision For A Healthier Salford. Examples include promoting healthy lifestyles, improving the local environment, reducing crime, supporting carers and investing in children and young people. Groups can apply twice in one calendar year. Applications from individuals are not considered. You must attach invoices and full information. Any money is paid into a bank account that needs at least two signatures from people who are not related and do not live at the same address. Applications will not be considered if receipts or monitoring forms are outstanding. Some costs are unlikely to be funded. Long-term staff salaries and operational costs are not normally supported, although salaries for one-off activities can be considered. Transport, room hire and utility costs are only considered in exceptional circumstances. Day trips that do not directly benefit the community will not be considered, and nothing is awarded for political or religious purposes. A one-off event can receive a maximum of £500. Retrospective applications will not be considered unless they relate to an emergency, disaster or unforeseen circumstances. Official source: https://www.salford.gov.uk/people-communities-and-local-information/my-local-community/applying-for-funds-for-your-group/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Ransonmoor Community Fund

Fenland District Council

The Ransonmoor Community Fund supports local projects and initiatives in the Ransonmoor area. Community organisations can apply for grants to fund activities that benefit local residents. The fund is run by Fenland District Council.

Local Community Fund

Essex County Council

The Local Community Fund is run by Essex County Council. It is not a standard application round. Instead, County Councillors nominate schemes or projects to the fund, working with their district colleagues. If you would like your organisation to be considered, the council asks you to contact your local County Councillor. Money from the fund has to be spent on projects or purchases that fit one of three themes: Youth Provision, Levelling Up the Community, or Climate Action. That makes it a good fit if you run something for young people, something that supports your wider community, or something that helps tackle climate change. The amounts are set per councillor, not per organisation. In 2025-26, each district's allocation was £5,000 for every County Councillor in that district. In 2024-25 it was £5,300, and in 2023-24 it was £4,000. These figures show the money available to councillors. They are not set award sizes for your group. In 2025-26, councillors were invited to make nominations between July 2025 and January 2026. Earlier rounds ran from May to January or February. The page gives no dates or deadline for a later round, so it is worth getting in touch with your councillor early to ask about timing. The council publishes an annual report for each year as a spreadsheet, listing the schemes it funded. These reports can give you a good idea of the kinds of projects that have been supported before. Official source: https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/your-councillor/member-local-funds. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Inch Cape Construction Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Inch Cape Construction Fund gives small grants to community projects in East Lothian. It backs work that tackles the effects of poverty and inequality, while improving the environment and supporting sustainability. The money comes from Inch Cape Offshore Limited, the company developing the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, and Foundation Scotland runs the application process. You can ask for between £500 and £2,000. Grants can cover a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project needs to contribute to at least one outcome: better physical or mental health and wellbeing, less isolation or loneliness, more access to education, learning and employment, a better local environment, or less food or fuel poverty. Projects can benefit children, families, adults or older people. Activities that help people overcome extra challenges, such as disability or discrimination, are especially welcome. The fund suits groups and organisations that benefit residents of the Prestonpans or Cockenzie & Port Seton community council areas. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet the standard eligibility criteria. There is no closing date. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. Decisions usually take six to eight weeks, and you must apply at least four weeks before your project starts. Repeat applications are welcome, as long as each one is for a different project or activity. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/inch-cape-construction-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Neighbourhood Board Funding

Derby City Council

Neighbourhood Board Funding from Derby City Council is for community organisations that want to address local priorities in their area. It sits on the council's voluntary organisation funding page, which lists current grant aid opportunities for the voluntary and community sector. The page does not give an award amount, a closing date or a list of costs the funding covers. Support is linked to the Neighbourhood Board in your area, so what is on offer may differ depending on where your organisation works. To learn about your local board, find out what grant aid is available and get an application form, you need to contact the council's Neighbourhood team. This listing suits community organisations in Derby with a project that responds to a local priority. If you are a charity or community group looking for wider support, Community Action Derby is funded by the council to provide information on funding opportunities for local organisations. It also shares funding news through its website and newsletters. The council says it publishes details of voluntary sector funding on this page as and when they arise. One practical point: the page asks you to contact the Neighbourhood team to receive an application form, so start there before you plan your project in detail. Official source: https://www.derby.gov.uk/community-and-living/community-advice/voluntary-organisation-funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Islington Communities' Support Fund

Islington Council

The Communities' Support Fund is run by Islington Council's Housing Community Development Team. It backs projects and activities delivered by estate-based resident groups for Islington housing tenants. The fund suits resident groups on Islington Council estates who want to organise something that benefits their neighbours. Residents can apply for funding of up to £250. The funder's page does not give a closing date or say that the fund is open all year, so you will need to speak to the team before you plan your project. The page asks you to email partnerships@islington.gov.uk for details of how to apply. This fund is one of several listed on the council's funding page for voluntary and community organisations. Others cover different groups and purposes, such as the Community Chest for small community organisations. The Communities' Support Fund is aimed specifically at council estate resident groups, so it may not suit other types of organisation. The award is small, so it works best for modest, practical projects that a resident group can deliver itself. If your group is not based on a council estate, or you need more money, other funds on the same page may be a better fit. Official source: https://www.islington.gov.uk/advice/voluntary-and-community-sector/funding-support. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Football Foundation 3G Pitch Maintenance Machinery and Equipment

Football Foundation

This Football Foundation grant helps clubs and organisations pay for machinery and equipment to maintain a 3G pitch. You apply through your Football Foundation account by choosing the 3G maintenance machinery and equipment option. The Foundation asks for no more than one application per season from each applicant, unless it has agreed otherwise with you. It cannot accept more than one site in a single application. So it pays to take your time and include everything it asks for first time. That helps speed up decisions and saves you from submitting several applications for the same item. Before you start, have your paperwork ready. You will need a 3G pitch test certificate, or agreement to add your pitch to The FA 3G Pitch Register. You will also need two like-for-like quotations for each item from different suppliers, and evidence of partnership funding. You will enter the price and VAT, if it applies. Photos of the equipment you are replacing, and of where the new equipment will be stored, are also needed. If you want to buy previously owned equipment, you must provide 12 months warranty from a reputable dealer. This is the main practical catch to plan for. After you submit, you get a confirmation email. The Grant Management Team then assesses your application. You should normally hear by email within ten working days, with a link to download your decision letter and Terms and Conditions from your account. If you are successful, the Foundation provides the funds. Support and guidance resources are available if you need help with your application. Official source: https://footballfoundation.org.uk/grant/3g-maintenance. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Football Foundation Goalposts Grant

Football Foundation

The Football Foundation Goalposts Grant helps grassroots football clubs and leagues buy new goalposts. Applications for 3v3 goalposts are open now. This strand suits clubs or leagues taking part in a Central Venue League or a Home & Away competition. For 3v3, the goalposts must be 4ft x 2.5ft. Other sizes, including 5ft x 3ft, are not eligible. Each application needs a minimum grant of £400, and the total project cost must be £533 per application. The page gives no closing date. You can only get Football Foundation funding for goalposts from the approved suppliers, including The Soccer Store, Samba, Live4Soccer, MH Goals, Mark Harrod Ltd, Harrod UK, Hy-Pro, Bazooka Goal, ITSA GOAL and Davies Sports. When you ask for quotes, say they are for a Football Foundation grant application. That lets the supplier include VAT and the other details the funder needs. All goalpost claims include VAT, whatever your own VAT status. You must get quotes yourself. Suppliers should not arrange or review a second quote for you, and you should never share one supplier's quote with another. One practical point to plan for: your supporting quote must be a formal written quote from a registered supplier. Website screenshots will not be accepted and cannot be approved. Goalposts that you have already bought or ordered cannot be funded, and goalposts must be bought in pairs. Official source: https://footballfoundation.org.uk/grant/goalposts. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Communities Investment Fund

Wigan Council

Wigan Council offers funding to help community groups run local projects. The money supports community initiatives across Wigan Borough. You must be a community organisation or group based in Wigan to apply. The funding amount is not specified, so it likely varies by project. There is no set deadline, which means you can apply at any time. This is a rolling programme where applications are reviewed regularly. You can use the money for community projects that benefit local people.

Arnold Clark Cost-of-Living Support Fund

Arnold Clark Community Fund

The Arnold Clark Cost-of-Living Support Fund backs projects that help people in your community who are struggling with the rising cost of living. It is run by the Arnold Clark Community Fund. It suits food banks, toy banks, accommodation providers, poverty relief services and other organisations supporting the people most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. The funder especially encourages smaller voluntary and community groups. UK-registered charities, local community groups, social enterprises, community interest companies and charitable incorporated organisations can all apply. You must be based in, or operate solely within, the UK, and be within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch. The page does not give a grant amount or a closing date. It does show an Apply now button. Applications go through Grants Connect, run by a third-party partner. A representative of your charity or community group should apply on behalf of the organisation. You will hear the outcome by email within four weeks. If you are successful, the money is paid by BACS to your organisation's business bank account. Allow 14 business days after the success email for the payment to arrive. Here is one practical caveat. If you receive funding in this campaign, you cannot get more funding until next year. The fund also aims to spread money fairly across all areas, so if many organisations in your region have already been funded, that may affect your result. The fund cannot pay for wages, loan repayments or debt repayments. Official source: https://www.arnoldclark.com/community-fund/cost-of-living. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Durham Councillors' Grant

Durham County Council

The Durham Councillors' Grant is a way to get funding for a local project in County Durham. Each county councillor has a budget that they can allocate to projects in their local community. It suits voluntary and community groups with a project idea that would benefit people in the area. The best first step is to talk to your own county councillor about your plans. The key caveat is that you must discuss your idea with your local County Councillor and win their support before an application can be considered. Without that backing, your application will not go forward. Durham County Council has a Your Councillors page. It lists councillor contact details and the local projects they have supported, so you can see what has been backed before. If you want to look at other options, the council also runs a free community funding website called Durham 4 Community. You can sign up to search for funding schemes for your group, apply for funding and get advice on writing your application. Please note that the Local Networks Fund, which appears on the same council page, is a separate scheme. It offered between £5,000 and £10,000 per project and closed on 30 September 2026. It is not the Councillors' Grant. Official source: https://www.durham.gov.uk/communityfunding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

South Cambridgeshire Community Chest Grants

South Cambridgeshire District Council

The Community Chest from South Cambridgeshire District Council gives small grants to voluntary and community groups, charities and public sector bodies that want to improve quality of life in South Cambridgeshire. The amount available for 2026-27 is £64,890. You can ask for up to £2,000 in any single financial year, and this can cover 100% of your project costs. If you are awarded less than £2,000, you can apply again in the same year, as long as the total stays within £2,000. The grant can pay for improvements to community buildings and spaces, repairs to historic buildings, monuments and memorials, equipment, materials, and start-up costs for new projects. Your project must meet a local need, leave a legacy for the community and ensure equality of access. It must also support at least one aim: healthy and active communities, inclusive communities, developing skills, or enhancing the natural environment. You will need to show you have considered a green option when buying items. There is no single closing date. Applications must be received by the seventh day of a month to be considered at that month's Grants Advisory Committee meeting. Meetings are held most months, subject to scheduling and the availability of funds. The grant cannot pay for ongoing running costs such as salaries or rent, events that have already taken place, or fundraising events. Your project also needs the support of all local District Councillors for the ward concerned. The separate Biodiversity Grants stream is currently closed for applications. Official source: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/grants-and-funding/community-chest-grants-open. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Brighter Borough Fund

Wigan Council

The Brighter Borough Fund is run by Wigan Council. It lets local councillors propose and support schemes that improve the environment and benefit the community in their wards. It suits community and voluntary organisations based in Wigan Borough, or able to show benefits to the area. Projects should aim to improve the environment, enhance community facilities or help develop community spirit. Examples include contributions to community events, improvements to community facilities, school initiatives outside the national curriculum, festive celebrations, and improvements to open spaces and local parks. You start by contacting one of your local councillors, for the area where you live or where your organisation is based. If a councillor agrees to support your application, they will send you a web link to the online form. You will need to give details such as your organisation's name, how you plan to use the funds and a breakdown of costs. Once the councillor has received your application, you will get an email telling you whether it has been supported. After final approval, payment is made by BACS within 7-10 working days. One thing to bear in mind: the funding is for specific projects, not for the annual running costs of an organisation. There should be no expectation of future funding. It cannot pay for activities that have already taken place or purchases already made. Audit checks may be carried out, so keep your original invoices and receipts. Official source: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Finance-and-Grants/Community-funding/Brighter-Borough-Fund.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Younger Adults

Heart of England Community Foundation

This fund supports community projects for working age adults aged 18 to 49 who have long term disabilities. It is part of the Neighbourhood Network Schemes, which Birmingham City Council funds, and Heart of England Community Foundation runs it for the Edgbaston and Northfield areas of Birmingham. Grants of up to £10,000 are available. They help local community groups deliver projects for vulnerable people in this age group. All funded activity needs to focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability within their own homes and communities. The fund aims to make existing places and activities more accessible to disabled adults, to invest in new community activities they can use, and to build the skills, knowledge and support available to community-based networks, groups and organisations. Your project must contribute to at least one of these outcomes: increased social participation, healthier lifestyles, maximised income, housing which supports independence, or carers feeling more supported. There are local priorities for each area. In Edgbaston they include transition to adulthood, reducing social isolation and digital inclusion. In Northfield they include mental health, digital inclusion and safety, pathways to adulthood, supporting diverse communities and inclusive communication. One practical point: you need to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield, as set by the constituency boundaries. Please read the Fund Factsheet for your area before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/nns-younger-adults/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Funding for voluntary or community groups

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council offers funding for voluntary and community groups in Manchester. Your group must deliver services or activities that benefit Manchester residents. The funding covers a wide range of community projects and initiatives. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

Climate Action Seed Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Climate Action Seed Fund provides up to £5,000 for grassroots environmental projects in Northern Ireland. You can apply if you are a group or individual working on community-led environmental initiatives. The fund supports projects that tackle environmental justice, climate resilience, or conservation. Your project must have clear outcomes within 3 to 12 months. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. The fund prioritises locally focused projects that educate and engage communities. You can use the money for immediate local environmental impact projects.

Cash For Kids - Impact Grant

Cash For Kids

The Cash for Kids Impact Grant supports community groups, schools and charities working with children and young people who are affected by or living with disadvantage. Grants are usually between £1,000 and £3,000, although you can ask for more or less. Some items have set limits: clothing vouchers up to £100 per child, laptops or tablets for study up to £400 per child, white goods up to £400 per household, and therapy for a maximum of six months of sessions. The fund suits registered charities with an annual turnover under £1 million, schools, community associations, youth groups, sports groups and other grassroots organisations based in the UK. For the current call, applications are accepted from all areas except East Yorkshire, Yorkshire Coast and Lincolnshire. The page lists the fund as live. There is no single closing date, because different regions have different opening and closing dates. Applications are made online. Be ready with your paperwork. You will need safeguarding policies, a governing document, a bank account in your group or school's name, recent bank statements and accounts, and a breakdown of costs or quotes. Holiday hunger projects and before or after school clubs must include food for the children. One practical caveat: the fund may close early if the money runs out, so do not leave your application too late. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/cash-kids-impact-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Voluntary and Community Sector Support Grant

Southwark Council

The voluntary and community sector (VCS) support grant is run by Southwark Council. It helps organisations that are under financial pressure. The funder's grants and funding page lists it as one of several community funds in Southwark. The page gives only a one-line description of this grant. It does not state an award amount, a closing date or whether applications are open right now. If your organisation is part of the voluntary and community sector in Southwark and money is tight, this is one to look at. The council also lists other funds on the same page, so you may find a better fit for a specific project. These include Neighbourhood Grants, the Culture Together Grants fund, the Black History Month grant, Common Purpose grants, the Positive Futures for Young People Fund, the Cultural Celebrations Fund, the Southwark Pride fund and funding for tenants and residents associations. Because the page says so little about this grant, you will want to read the council's own VCS support grant page before you plan an application. Official source: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/community-engagement/grants-and-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Surrey Hills Trust Fund

Surrey Hills Trust

The Surrey Hills Trust Fund gives grants to local voluntary and community groups in Surrey. It funds community projects that benefit local residents. It also supports landscape conservation and community enterprise schemes in the Surrey Hills area.

London Hearts Defibrillator Grants

London Hearts

London Hearts offers £300 grants to help not-for-profit organisations and community groups buy a defibrillator. The funding is for placing life-saving equipment in community settings. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

Local Member Grants Scheme

Lancashire County Council

The Local Member Grants Scheme lets Lancashire County Council's county councillors support voluntary, community and faith groups in their area. You apply for a grant, and your local county councillor decides whether to award it from their own budget. Each councillor has £2,000 to give out in each financial year. Grants pay for specific projects that directly benefit the community. Examples include new equipment such as tablets or gardening tools, materials such as books or display boards, accessibility improvements such as wheelchair ramps, and group activities such as outings and fitness sessions. Projects must fit the council's priorities, particularly 'better lives for all' and 'stronger communities'. You can ask for between £100 and £2,000. You can apply to more than one councillor, as long as the project benefits people in each division. However, the most a group can request in a financial year is £2,000 in total. The page gives no closing date. One practical point to plan around: the scheme cannot fund running costs, such as staffing, salaries or office rent, and it cannot award grants retrospectively. It is not an emergency fund either, so apply at least one month before your project starts. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee a grant, because the decision rests with your councillor. If you are successful, allow three to four weeks after the decision email for payment to reach your group's bank account. Official source: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/community/grants-and-funding/local-member-grants-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Minnygap Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Minnygap Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Johnstone, Templand and Kirkpatrick Juxta community council areas in Dumfries and Galloway. That includes the villages of Johnstonebridge, Templand and Beattock. You can ask for help with a wide range of costs, such as equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects must be charitable and show clear community benefit. For example, they might improve quality of life, build community spirit, help people into work or improve local transport. Grants come in three sizes. Small grants are £1 to £600, standard grants are £601 to £5,000, and large grants are £5,001 to £12,000. Standard grant requests can run over several years, at up to £12,000 per year over three years. Small grants have no deadline, so you can apply at any time. A decision usually comes within four weeks. Standard grants have a published deadline, which was 25 September 2026 for the current round. The community panel next meets on 24 November 2026. The fund is paid for by Minnygap Energy Ltd, owner of the Minnygap Wind Farm, together with the Johnstonebridge Community Centre & Development Trust. A local panel of people who live, work or volunteer in the three communities makes the funding recommendations. One practical point: you cannot apply for both a small grant and a standard grant for the same project. It also helps to show match funding, use of local suppliers and how the project can carry on without grant funding. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/minnygap. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) offers grants through an annual calendar of themed programmes. They are all designed to build thriving communities across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The focus is on smaller, grassroots organisations. Generally, grants are between £1,000 and £5,000. They go to non-profit organisations, including charities, charitable incorporated organisations, companies limited by guarantee, community interest companies limited by guarantee and constituted community organisations. HIWCF funds against six impact themes, and there is a separate route for individuals applying for themselves. Each programme has its own criteria, so read the details of the specific fund you are interested in before you start. The page also points to application guidance, a guide to filling out the form, FAQs and the grant policy. You can subscribe to alerts to hear when new funding opportunities open. One practical point to keep in mind: demand for grants is higher than the money available. HIWCF says it can often fund less than half of the applications it receives. It also says it does not currently offer hardship grants for individuals. If you want advice while you apply, you can call the Grants Team on 01962 798700 or email Grantsadmin@hiwcf.com. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Football Foundation Catering Units Grant

Football Foundation

The Football Foundation Catering Units Grant helps with the cost of installing a catering unit for grassroots football. The funder's page sets out what kind of unit it will fund and what you need to do before you apply. Any catering unit that receives grant funding must meet the Foundation's specification. You can download the full specification from the page to help you work out which type of unit you need. This is the main practical point to settle early. The Foundation also offers guidance on everything you should have in place before applying. It asks you to read this thoroughly, so that your application has the best possible chance of success. The page lists three preferred suppliers: Muswell Conversions, InBox Projects and National Civil Utilities. The Foundation says these suppliers have agreed that they can meet its specification, provide extended warranties and offer competitive rates for installing new and retrofitted systems. Each one has a contact link on the page. The preferred supplier list is reviewed every 12 months. The Foundation will only consider adding other companies within that review window. Use the specification and the guidance together, so your plans match what the funder expects before you contact a supplier. Official source: https://footballfoundation.org.uk/grant/Catering-Unit. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Supporting community groups within a 5km radius of the Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

This fund supports community groups within 5km of the Nadara Sisters and North Steads Wind Farm in Northumberland. You can apply for grants of up to £20,000. You must be a community organisation working to benefit your local area. The closing date is 23 March 2026.

Islington Council Community Chest

Islington Council and Cripplegate Foundation

Grants up to £5,000 a year support voluntary organisations working with Islington residents experiencing poverty or isolation. The funder says applications can be made at any time and are assessed in two rounds each year. The published 21 September 2026 cutoff has passed; confirm the next panel deadline before planning your project.

Grants for Good

Grants for Good

Grants for Good supports small local charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises in England. You can apply if your average annual income is less than £50,000. The fund is open to organisations based in South East England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire Communities Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Communities Fund is run by the Heart of England Community Foundation. The money comes from the earnings of the Foundation's own endowment fund. Grants of up to £3,000 are available for organisations in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. The smallest grant you can request is £500. That makes it a good fit for smaller local projects rather than large-scale work. Your application must meet at least one of four aims. These are to promote health and wellbeing, to tackle disadvantage, to promote community cohesion, or to develop sustainable communities. The page does not give a closing date or say whether the fund is open all year, so you may want to look at the Apply button on the page to see how things stand before you start. One practical point to note. Before you apply, the funder asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents should explain the detail of what the fund will and will not support, so it is worth reading both before you put your application together. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/coventry-solihull-warwickshire-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Express Grant Programme

Quartet Community Foundation

The Express Grant Programme from Quartet Community Foundation supports local grassroots groups and small to medium sized organisations working with communities that face inequality and disadvantage. It is open for applications all year, so there is no closing date to work towards. The programme funds activities, projects and services that help people affected by economic disadvantage, such as poverty, unemployment or low income. It also funds work that improves access to appropriate and affordable services and support for people who are currently excluded or underserved. The communities can be geographic, or groups brought together by race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. You can ask for up to £5,000. The average grant is around £4,000. You can apply for a new activity or to continue something you already do. Grants can cover core or running costs, project and activity costs, and capital costs such as equipment or refurbishment. You should plan to start spending the grant within six months of it being awarded. You must be based and working in Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. The foundation prioritises organisations with an income under £1 million, and particularly those under £0.5 million. A practical point to know: funds are limited, and currently 54% of applications are successful. The foundation aims to fully fund requests but may occasionally award part of the amount. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks, and may take up to 10 weeks at busy times. Some criteria changed from 1 May 2026, so read the Guide for Applicants before you apply. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/express-grant-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Surrey Smokefree Generation Grant Award Scheme

Surrey County Council

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 funding to create initiatives that raise awareness about quitting smoking. The grant targets Voluntary Community Social Enterprise organisations in Surrey. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You need to show how your project will increase engagement with stop smoking services. The funding helps tackle smoking in local communities.

Community Connections Fund

Lambeth Council

This fund supports voluntary and community organisations in Lambeth. It helps them build connections and deliver benefits to their local community. You must be based in or operating in Lambeth to apply.

Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

This microgrant fund supports community groups and charities that run activities benefiting people living in the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas of Moray. It is paid for by Zenobe Blackhillock BESS Limited, which operates the Blackhillock battery energy storage site outside Keith, and it is run with Foundation Scotland. Groups can ask for up to £1,000. Individuals running an activity that supports local community initiatives can ask for up to £500. The fund will share out £25,000 in year one. Grants can help with equipment, running costs, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. Applications that show added value are prioritised. For example, you might bring in other funding, work in partnership with other groups, or reach beyond one group to benefit the whole community. Every application is considered case by case. There is no fixed closing date. The two community councils consider applications at their monthly meetings, so send yours at least one week before the meeting you are aiming for. Strathisla Community Council does not meet in January or July, and Keith Community Council does not meet in January or August. Contact the councils for the latest submission information. You can apply to only one council per project. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/blackhillock. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Supporting community groups within a 10-mile radius of the Green Rigg Wind Farm

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

This fund supports community groups near the Green Rigg Wind Farm in Northumberland. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your group must be within 10 miles of the wind farm. Projects should benefit the local community. Businesses and individuals cannot apply.

Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

The Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund gives grants from £1 to £500. It supports people and communities around the Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm in East Yorkshire. You can apply for small projects that benefit your local community. The fund is managed by Two Ridings Community Foundation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to serve communities in the area around the wind farm to be eligible.

Matson Ground Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Matson Ground Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation backs community-led projects in Cumbria. It supports activity that starts from local need, brings people together to tackle shared challenges, encourages social action and improves local spaces. The fund aims to strengthen communities through local projects, respond quickly and flexibly to emerging and urgent need, and back creative ideas on social or environmental issues that help communities become more resilient over time. It was set up by donors Alex and Samantha Scott and fits with the Cumbria Lieutenancy's Strategy, launched in September 2025. It suits small, grassroots charities, not-for-profit groups and volunteer-led organisations based in Cumbria. Larger county-wide charitable groups can apply too, but only if their values and approach closely match the fund's aims. The funder is especially interested in projects that support young people, particularly in rural and underserved communities; meet the needs of vulnerable or underrepresented groups; promote volunteering and civic participation; champion environmental sustainability; or help people work together on local priorities. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £15,000. Larger or multiple-year grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances. The fund pays for project-based activity. Unrestricted and core funding is possible only where your objectives are closely aligned with the fund's aims. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, national charities or planned building improvements, on top of the funder's normal exclusions. You apply through the foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/matson-ground-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Pappagallino Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Pappagallino Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation for an anonymous donor. It gives grants to organisations in Cumbria that improve health and wellbeing by tackling social and rural isolation, or for projects that protect the environment and support the farming and rural community. Priority goes to projects that improve mental health, make a long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities that reduce isolation, support older people, and bring in additional funds. The maximum grant will normally be £10,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. That makes it one of the larger Cumbrian funds that mentions farming. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. Rural isolation and mental health are real issues in farming, so this fund can suit groups running farmer wellbeing services, rural befriending, or environmental projects with farmers. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: charities and community groups in Cumbria working on rural wellbeing, isolation, or environment projects with farming communities. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/pappagallino-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The South Kyle Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund brings assured income to four communities: Dalmellington, Patna and New Cumnock in East Ayrshire, and Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway. Foundation Scotland runs it with four local partner organisations. The fund aims to improve life for people in these communities now and in the future. It backs themes such as better built and natural environments, more leisure and tourism, improved infrastructure and connectivity, training, jobs and enterprise, and better opportunities for children and young people. In its first cycle, from 2023 to 2027, money is shared through four strands: paid or contracted support, local community funds, education and training schemes, and flagship change projects. Flagship projects are larger priorities from community action plans. Examples funded so far include the purchase of a church building in Dalmellington to become a museum and observatory (£120,000) and plans to redevelop the Castle Hotel and Trotters Building in New Cumnock (£594,000). There is no fixed grant size. If your project will benefit Patna, you can apply to Foundation Scotland for up to £10,000 from the Patna Community Fund, or apply to the Patna Education and Training Fund. For Dalmellington, New Cumnock or Carsphairn, you need to contact the local partner organisation instead. Proposals for area-wide projects go to Foundation Scotland. There is no single deadline. Each community runs its own grantmaking schedule, and the South Kyle Advisory Group meets quarterly. One caveat: each local organisation sets its own criteria and exclusions, so read the application criteria and the local organisation's guidance before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/south-kyle-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

The Cour Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Cour Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in three areas of Kintyre, Scotland. The fund helps projects that benefit people living in East Kintyre, West Kintyre, and Tarbert and Skipness. The money comes from Cour Wind Farm Ltd, which runs a wind farm on the Kintyre peninsula. The fund appears to run on a rolling basis with no set deadlines. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Community groups and organisations in these specific areas can apply for support.

Cumbria Community Resilience Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

The Cumbria Community Resilience Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, pays for community-led activity that helps people in Cumbria prepare for, cope with and recover from emergencies and local risks. Think flooding, power loss, extreme weather, access disruption or isolation. The money comes through the Local Resilience Forum Trailblazers Fund from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The fund can pay for shared resilience equipment, such as batteries, charging solutions, radios, satellite phones and local alert systems, plus storage and insurance for that kit. It also covers household-level support delivered through community organisations, awareness-raising, events and outreach to groups less likely to receive emergency information. You can also use it to develop or test emergency plans. Staff or volunteer time is allowed where it is directly linked to delivery and in proportion to the grant. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply, including Parish and Town Councils. Groups supporting specific communities, such as disabled people, carers or faith communities, are encouraged to apply. Grants for equipment and activities will normally be up to £12,500. Larger, innovative or phased applications may be considered if you can show clear justification and impact. One practical point: you need an existing community resilience or emergency plan, or to be part of a recognised community emergency hub, or to commit to creating one as part of the funded work. Funded organisations also agree to act as a local point of contact during emergencies. Applications are made through the foundation's online portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-community-resilience-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Kirkcowan Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Kirkcowan Community Fund, run through Foundation Scotland, pays for projects, services and facilities that benefit people in Kirkcowan, Dumfries and Galloway. It is provided by Kirkcowan Community Development Trust, using money from the ScottishPower Renewables Kilgallioch and RES Glenchamber wind farms. The Trust has a live Community Action Plan. It prioritises projects and activities that fit within that plan, so it helps to read the plan before you apply. There is no fixed grant size. Grants of any size will be considered. There are no deadlines, and you can apply at any time. Group grants are usually decided within four weeks of receiving your application, so apply at least four weeks before you need a decision. Groups and organisations that work to benefit people in Kirkcowan can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Unconstituted groups can apply only if a constituted group agrees to sponsor the application. The fund also supports a Home Energy Grant of £250 for eligible households in the Kirkcowan Community Council area. Registration for 2026/27 is open from 1 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. The grant is for main permanent residences only, so second homes, holiday lets and wholly commercial properties are excluded. A practical point to note: organisations based outside the fund area must show a clear benefit for residents within it. Decisions are made by Trust Directors, who live in the Kirkcowan community. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/kirkcowan-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Community Investment Fund

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

The Community Investment Fund gives up to £50,000 to community groups in Stoke-on-Trent. You can buy equipment, materials, and other physical items for your project. The money cannot pay for salaries, rent, or running costs. Priority goes to projects that help children and young people, improve education and skills, or support health and wellbeing. Projects that make communities safer and cleaner also get priority. You can also apply if your project promotes Stoke-on-Trent as a destination. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

Salford Community Committee Grants - Area Funding Guide

Salford City Council

Salford's community committees give small grants to local groups for projects that improve wellbeing and health. Each of the city's areas has its own budget group and its own local rules, so it pays to read the section for your area. Any application that improves wellbeing and health outcomes for local people will be considered. You will need to show evidence of at least 25% match funding, or match funding in kind. Exceptional circumstances may be considered if you present a business case. The council particularly encourages projects that build community resilience, meet local wellbeing and health needs, or support its Locality Plan, A Vision For A Healthier Salford. Award sizes vary by area. In East Salford, grants are usually up to £3,000, and requests up to £500 are considered by email as quickly as possible. Eccles offers start-up grants of up to £150 for new groups and up to £550 for festival committees. Little Hulton and Walkden caps a one-off event at £500. The page gives no overall award range for the other areas. In the main, room hire and food are not supported, though exceptional circumstances may be considered. Several areas also will not fund permanent staff salaries or spending you incurred before you applied. There is no single deadline on the page. Worsley and Boothstown's budget group meets every two months, and applications must reach it on the correct form 21 days before the meeting. One practical point: successful applicants may be asked to come to a community committee meeting to tell residents how the money was spent. Official source: https://www.salford.gov.uk/people-communities-and-local-information/my-local-community/applying-for-funds-for-your-group/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Cellnex Community Fund

Cellnex Community Fund

Cellnex UK Community Fund offers grants up to £5,000 to community organisations in North West England. The fund supports communities where Cellnex operates its telecommunications infrastructure. This is a new grant programme from Europe's leading telecommunications infrastructure operator. Applications appear to be on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. The fund invests directly in local communities. Individual organisations can apply for grants. This is the first year of the programme. The total fund amount has not been specified.

National Lottery Project Grants

Arts Council England

National Lottery Project Grants is Arts Council England's open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. It supports thousands of individual practitioners, community organisations and cultural organisations. You can apply for between £1,000 and £100,000. The fund is always open, so there is no closing date to work towards. The Arts Council is currently prioritising two types of project: Museum Unlocking Collections and Universal Library Offers. If your idea fits one of these, it is worth reading the guidance with that in mind. The Arts Council has a Guidance Library with everything you need to apply. You can also look at success rates for the fund on its National Investment Dashboard, which may help you judge your chances before you start. If you need support to apply, the Arts Council can provide guidance in different formats and pay for a support worker, among other help. If your project is funded, there is further information on accepting your grant and reporting on your activity. The Arts Council's customer services team can help by email, phone or LiveChat from Monday to Friday. Official source: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund

Foundation Scotland

The River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund from Foundation Scotland supports charitable projects and activities that mainly benefit residents of Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich and Kilmaha in Argyll and Bute. It is part of the wider River Avich Hydro Community Benefit Fund, which is provided by Awesome Energy Dalriada, the community benefit society that runs the River Avich hydro-power scheme. You can apply for up to £10,000. Awards can cover equipment, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations and feasibility studies, and repair or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should fit the themes in the Dalavich Improvement Group Community Action Plan: housing development, community assets, young people, arts and heritage, transport solutions, environmental projects, economic initiatives, and health and wellbeing services. You can apply at any time. Grants are normally for one year, though activity over up to three years is possible. A community panel of up to seven members aims to meet once or twice a year to make decisions. One practical point to know. There is no fixed amount available each year. Dalavich Improvement Group sets it in June, and it depends on the hydro scheme's profitability and other financial commitments. Grants can only be committed from money already held in the fund. You will also need to show how your project considers local suppliers, collaboration, match funding and environmental sustainability. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/river-avich-hydro-open-grants-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Grants for Good

Matthew Good Foundation

Grants for Good from the Matthew Good Foundation gives unrestricted funding to small and growing local charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises. You can use the money for any of your organisation's costs, including core running costs. The grants are paid for by the foundation's business partners. Each funding round shares £15,000 between five shortlisted projects. The awards are £5,000, £3,500 and £2,500 for first to third place, and £2,000 each for fourth and fifth. Places are decided by an employee vote at the partner businesses. To apply, you need to be UK-based, have an annual income below £50,000 and hold a bank account in your organisation's name. You do not need to be a registered charity, and Community Interest Companies are welcome. You can apply all year round. Applications are considered in the next available round, and there are four application windows a year. The current window runs from 16 September to 15 December 2026. The foundation aims to tell you the outcome within three months of the round's deadline, though it cannot promise an exact date. If you are longlisted, expect a reference check, a short informal video call and due diligence checks. Monitoring after the grant is light-touch. One practical point: this programme is very competitive, with up to 1000 applications in each round. The online form cannot be saved and returned to later, so have everything ready before you start. If you are not shortlisted, your application stays in the pool for future rounds, so you do not need to reapply. Official source: https://www.matthewgoodfoundation.org/amplify-fund-grants-for-good/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Dormant Assets for All

National Lottery Community Fund

Dormant Assets for All is a funding programme from The National Lottery Community Fund. It helps voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Northern Ireland become stronger, more resilient and better prepared for future challenges. You can apply for between £300 and £20,000 for a project lasting up to 2 years. The money must go on strengthening your own organisation. That might mean improving confidence and skills in digital technology, tracking and measuring your impact, financial management, governance and leadership, or volunteer recruitment and management. The programme is open to applications now. The page does not give a closing date. The Community Fund says it aims to make a decision in 12 weeks. The funding comes from the Dormant Assets Scheme, which uses money from financial accounts that have not been used in over 15 years. It does not come from The National Lottery. If you are successful, you must use the Dormant Assets NI logo on your website, social media and any printed materials. One important caveat. The fund will not pay for delivering activities in your community. For example, it cannot fund expanding an existing service into new areas. Only work that makes your organisation itself stronger will be funded. Check your base before you start. Only organisations with a registered office in Northern Ireland are eligible. The funder also offers a short video that explains the programme criteria and the application process, which is worth watching first. Official source: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/dormant-assets-for-all. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Members Locality Budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Every Hertfordshire county councillor has £5,000 a year to spend on local projects. This is the Members Locality Budget, run by Hertfordshire County Council. The money can back projects that promote the social, economic or environmental wellbeing of a councillor's local area. Grants can be given for almost anything, as long as it is legal and does not go against a county council policy. Past grants have gone to non-profit community events, crime prevention, health and education. You can ask for any amount, up to the £5,000 that each councillor holds. That means a single grant can be as much as £5,000. The key first step is to talk to your local county councillor. You need their agreement before you apply. You can search by postcode to find them. If your idea covers more than one division, you can approach all of the relevant councillors, but you only need to make one application for each project. Once you have spoken to your councillor, you apply online. Your councillor then recommends whether a grant should be awarded, and you hear the outcome by email. Grants can only be paid to an organisation. Individuals can ask for a grant, but the money must be paid through an organisation. One practical point to plan for: if you are awarded a grant, you will need to keep receipts and invoices that show how the money was spent, and produce a brief evaluation of your project. Official source: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/how-the-council-works/locality-budgets/member-locality-budget.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Community Events Fund

Westminster City Council

The Community Events Fund from Westminster City Council pays for events that celebrate culture, community cohesion and collective reflection. The council lists it as open for applications. You can ask for up to £2,500. If two or more organisations apply together, the limit rises to £5,000. That makes a joint bid a good option if you want to run something bigger or share the work with a partner. The council offers grants to voluntary and community sector organisations in Westminster. Its funding covers areas such as arts and culture, climate change and homelessness. This fund sits within that wider offer for local groups. The page does not give a closing date for this fund, so it is sensible to apply early rather than wait. Make sure your event idea links clearly to the three themes of culture, community cohesion and collective reflection. If you are looking at other support from the council, it also lists the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure fund and Ward Budgets, both described as ongoing. The Edward Harvist Trust, which the council manages, runs four funding rounds a year. Official source: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/grant-funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Central Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Central Fund at Suffolk Community Foundation is open all year round. It offers grants of up to £5,000 and includes the Suffolk Giving Fund. The Foundation asks you to use it first, unless you think a named fund on its list suits your organisation better. It is aimed at local charities and community groups in Suffolk. The Foundation considers applications for core costs, project costs and, in some cases, equipment under £5,000. Here is how it works. If no named fund is open for your project, the Central Fund gives you access to the Foundation's small donor funds and the Suffolk Giving Fund. The team will take your application to a suitable small donor fund where possible, subject to timing and availability. Or it may take it to the Suffolk Giving Fund, a rolling programme that awards grants four times a year. Sometimes it will take your application to more than one fund to try to raise the amount secured. There are a few things to keep in mind. Most funds are heavily oversubscribed, so some strong applications are still declined. If no suitable fund is available when you apply, the Foundation may have to decline your application. Only one Suffolk Giving Fund grant can be awarded per organisation in a 12-month period, so contact the team before applying again if you already hold one. Applications are made online through a secure Funding Portal, on a new platform called Plinth that the Foundation is introducing from 1 June 2026. It includes a short eligibility check, and you can save your progress and come back later. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/current-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

NNS Digital Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

The NNS Digital Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to help organisations become more digitally inclusive. It is part of the Digital Neighbourhood Network Scheme (DNNS), a digital project run by Northfield Community Partnership and commissioned by Birmingham City Council's Prevention & Communities team in the Adult Social Care Directorate. You can ask for money for projects in three areas: marketing, training and internet connectivity. The wider aim is to help older citizens and citizens with long-term disabilities get access to essential digital tools, tech and services. The fund also wants to inspire communities to do more to be digitally inclusive. The scheme works with the city's 10 Neighbourhood Network Schemes, one in each constituency. It also supports local community groups and organisations, as well as social workers and social prescribers, to build their digital skills and confidence. That helps them offer the right digital support to the people they serve. This fund suits organisations that want to help local people get online or use digital services with confidence, and whose project fits one of the three funding areas. One practical step comes first. You must contact the NNS Digital team at info@digitalnns.org.uk before you submit your application. This will be checked with the team when your application is assessed. Please also read the Fund Factsheet before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/digital-neighbourhood-network-scheme-dnns/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

City Change Fund

Plymouth City Council

The City Change Fund is listed by Plymouth City Council on its community and local grants page. The page says the fund supports projects for local people. It sits under a heading that also mentions crowdfunding. The wider page is for local community groups and voluntary sector organisations looking for grants and funding in Plymouth. If you are thinking of applying, the council points you to the Plymouth Octopus Project (POP). You can contact POP for support and advice about how your organisation can apply for funding. The page gives no award amount, closing date or opening date for the City Change Fund. It is a short listing rather than a full guidance page, so it is worth speaking to POP before you plan your project. The same page lists other sources of support in the city. These include the Living Streets grant, which lets councillors direct funding to highways issues in their wards, and councillor community grants, which help not-for-profit groups and organisations in the city. It also points to the UK Community Renewal Fund on the Visit Plymouth website and to grants for the armed forces community. A practical point: because the page says so little about the City Change Fund itself, getting advice from POP first is the sensible way to find out whether your idea is a good fit. Official source: https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/community-and-local-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Fenland District Council Changing Views Grants

Fenland District Council

Fenland District Council offers grants for projects that create positive change in the Fenland area. Community and voluntary organisations can apply. Projects must benefit people living in Fenland. Contact the council directly for funding amounts and full eligibility details.

Community Fund

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames runs this grant for voluntary and community sector groups. It funds services and activities that benefit local residents. You must be based in or serve the borough to apply.

Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund

Access Sport / Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund

The Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund helps local community groups and sports clubs give more children and young people the chance to play sport. It is run by Access Sport, a UK charity that works with young people in deprived communities, with a strong focus on young disabled people. The fund began in 2012 as the Playing Fields Legacy Fund, set up by the late Angus Irvine. Grants are typically between £2,500 and £5,000, although a larger grant may be possible in some circumstances. You can ask for money towards some or all of the following: developing and improving playing fields and other facilities; projects to prevent youth crime and anti-social behaviour; training and qualifications for volunteers; building long-term sustainability, such as marketing and finance expertise; and the organising, coaching and other key running costs of community sport. The aim is to grow your capacity to reach more young people. Activities should focus on young people aged 5 to 18 who might otherwise miss out on sport. This includes disadvantaged young people, women and girls, young people from minority ethnic communities, and young offenders or those at risk of offending. Funders want to see a competitive cost per new participant from these groups and a commitment to long-term sustainability. You must be based in Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London or the West Midlands, and be based in or serving a borough or ward in the top 20% for deprivation. Sports clubs get priority. There is no fixed closing date. The committee meets four times a year, and applications that meet the criteria are considered in January, April, July and October. One practical point: the fund will not pay for the whole of a facility build or renovation. You will need to show that other funding is secured, or be willing to work with the Access Sport team to find it. Official source: https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/funding-and-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Wessex Water Community Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

The Wessex Water Community Fund, run by Quartet Community Foundation, supports charitable and community-based projects that meet a local need and improve the lives of local people who most need support. Projects should be shaped by the people or community they serve, and should reach many people. Priority goes to work that takes place in areas of multiple deprivation or rural isolation where people lack access to local services, helps build stronger communities by enabling people to work together on local challenges, or helps people manage or avoid debt and build their financial capability. That can include raising awareness and take-up of utility affordability support, such as the Wessex Water schemes. You can apply for a grant of up to £4,000. The fund suits voluntary and community groups, registered charities, Community Interest Companies and parish councils that are based and working in the West of England. You need to have been running for at least 12 months, with a track record of delivering work and financial records. Organisations with an average annual income under £500,000 over the last three years will be prioritised. The fund is open now and closes on 19 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Applications go through the online form only. Decisions will be shared in early December 2026. Competition is strong. Last year, the amount requested was nearly 2.5 times the money available, and 44% of applications were successful. Quartet expects to award about 25 grants this year. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/wessex-water-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Cambridgeshire Community Outreach Grants: Crisis and Resilience Fund

Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council is using the UK Government's Crisis and Resilience Fund to pay for district-based Community Outreach across Cambridgeshire. The aim is to help residents improve their financial resilience, make the most of their household income and stop money worries turning into crisis. The council wants face-to-face advice and support in local communities. It is aimed at residents who are less likely to use telephone, online or office-based services, including people facing poverty, disadvantage or exclusion. It also wants to strengthen local support networks and referral pathways. At this stage the council is asking for Expressions of Interest, not full applications. You can come forward as a lead organisation, which coordinates a district-based consortium, manages funding and oversees performance and reporting. Or you can come forward as a consortium member, bringing specialist expertise, local knowledge, community relationships or support for particular groups. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, charities, local authorities and not-for-profit organisations are welcome. The council is especially keen to hear from organisations with strong, trusted local connections. The districts covered are Cambridge City, East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire. You can apply for more than one district using a single form. The Expressions of Interest window closes at 5pm on 19 October 2026, after an extension. Successful organisations will be invited to Stage 2 by 26 October 2026. Delivery is expected to start at the beginning of December 2026 and run until April 2029, reviewed annually. Time is short, so read the guidance document first. It sets out the funding available for each district. Official source: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/communities/communities-service/community-outreach-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Port Community Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

The Port Community Fund from Suffolk Community Foundation is open for applications now. It offers grants of up to £2,000 towards core costs and project costs. It is for grassroot Suffolk-based charitable and community organisations that support people who live and work in Felixstowe and The Trimleys, and in areas of deprivation in Ipswich and Woodbridge. The fund began in 2008, when local shipping and transport businesses joined forces to pool their money and back local causes. The fund wants to support local solutions to meet local needs. It looks for work that promotes community cohesion, helps build sustainable and supportive communities, tackles disadvantage, and promotes health and wellbeing. The application window opened on 7 September 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026. Decisions will be made by early December. The deadline is close, so you will need to move quickly if you want to apply. One thing to know before you start: the fund does not accept applications from social enterprises. If you are a social enterprise, this fund is not open to you. You apply online through the Suffolk Community Foundation website. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/grants/port-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Community Grants Scheme

Wakefield Council

Wakefield Council's Community Grants Scheme supports voluntary, recreational and community groups in the Wakefield District. It helps groups build their capability, reach their communities and carry out activities. There are four funds. The Neighbourhood Improvement Fund backs a wide range of community projects and activities, with up to £1,500 per application, capped at £2,000. The Community Development Fund gives up to £500 per year, per group, for work that addresses inequalities in health and wellbeing. The Food Bank Support Fund offers up to £1,000 per application to help food aid providers increase their capacity. The Local Capital Grants Programme supports capital projects in local communities. Applications are accepted from constituted voluntary, community and recreational groups and special interest forums based and working in the Wakefield District. That includes unregistered community groups, charitable incorporated organisations, charitable companies, national organisations and community interest companies. The next deadline is 19 October 2026, with applicants told the outcome by 23 November 2026. Later deadlines follow on 23 November 2026, 21 December 2026, 18 January 2027 and 15 February 2027. Complete applications are assessed at a monthly panel. One practical point: incomplete applications will not be assessed, so send the form and all supporting evidence together in one email. Neighbourhood Improvement Fund projects also need the support of at least 2 local ward councillors. Official source: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/our-people-and-communities/grants-and-funding/community-grants-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Green Community Grants Programme

The Green Community Grants Programme gives one-year flexible grants of up to £25,000 to registered charities and not-for-profit groups across Great Britain. It supports projects that improve nature for local communities. Your group's main aims need to fit one of two themes: contributing to nature recovery and responding to the climate emergency, or improving nature-rich spaces and access to them. The money can also pay for a wider range of sustainable activities, including recycling, litter picking, beach cleans and sustainable transport. The fund suits organisations based in England, Scotland and Wales with an annual income between £10,000 and £1 million. You need to have been operating for at least 12 months and have signed annual accounts. You can ask for no more than 25% of the annual income shown in your most recent signed accounts. The funding must be spent within one year. The fund is generally oversubscribed, so priority goes to organisations with an income between £10,000 and £250,000, those working in communities in the top 15% of the Index of Multiple Deprivation, those whose main activities support marginalised groups, and those whose governing document relates to habitat or species restoration or protection. The third application window of 2026 is open now and closes on Wednesday 21 October 2026. Once a window is open, you can download guidance notes that include the application questions and a list of frequently asked questions. Be ready with a UK bank account in your organisation's name and the right policies in place, including a safeguarding policy. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/green-community-grants-programme-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

DF Capital Foundation Fund

Forever Manchester / DF Capital Foundation

The DF Capital Foundation fund offers awards of £2,500 to grassroots community groups in Greater Manchester. It is run by Forever Manchester, which funds and supports community activity across the region. It suits small, local groups. You need to be based in any of the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, and your group's annual income must be less than £75,000. Each award is £2,500. The fund is open for applications now. It closes at 12 noon on 22 October 2026, so you will need to move quickly if you want to apply. Many other Forever Manchester funds are not open at the moment, which makes this one of the few currently taking applications. Forever Manchester manages a number of funds. It asks you to call before you apply, so the team can help you choose the best fund for your group. You can reach the Awards Team on 0161 214 0940 or at awards@forevermanchester.com. They can help with deadline dates, eligibility and criteria, or if you run into any problems. Forever Manchester also publishes FAQs that explain how its funding programmes work and who can apply. Its Supporting Information page covers the documents you need when you submit an application. It is worth reading both before you start. Official source: https://forevermanchester.com/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

The National Lottery Arts and Older People Programme from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland supports projects that strengthen the voice of older people. It also aims to promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing by encouraging more older people to take part in the arts. Grants of £1,000 to £10,000 are available. The programme suits constituted community and voluntary groups working locally to support older people, as long as they can show strong partnership working with older people's groups. Non-governmental organisations, local authorities and arts organisations can also apply if they can clearly show partnership working. The funder wants partnership or consortia-based projects. A partnership can be led by an age sector provider, an arts organisation or a local authority. The consortium must include appropriate representatives and show a real commitment to working together. Other specialists who work with older people can be named as partners. Your project should reflect the partnership approach with the older people you plan to engage, and it should have their support in delivery. Funded projects will have a chance to showcase their work throughout the year, so build this into your programme and budget. Individuals, sole traders, broadcasters (apart from community service broadcasters), central government departments and organisations with statutory duties to provide services for older people cannot apply. You also cannot apply if you hold an unfinished Arts and Older People award from 2024/25 or earlier. Applications are online only. The system shuts at 12 noon on the closing date, so leave plenty of time to upload your documents. Official source: https://artscouncil-ni.org/funding-for-organisations/arts-and-older-people-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund backs local community projects around the wind farm. It was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists it among its open grants. You can ask for up to £3,000. The fund is open to projects within a 6km radius of the wind farm, which includes Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. So it suits community groups and organisations rooted in those areas. The fund lists five priorities. These are skills development for young adults, intergenerational projects, projects tackling rural isolation, projects based around community arts, and projects that make better use of community space. A project that fits one or more of these will be a natural match. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm. That is close, so it is worth checking your project against the priorities and the location rules now. If you have already started an application, the Foundation asks you to carry on using the link emailed to you when you registered. One practical point: your location matters. The page says the fund is for projects in the local area around the wind farm, so organisations outside that radius should look elsewhere. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund backs local projects near the Dunbeg Wind Farm, which sits between Limavady and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. It is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company. You can ask for up to £6,000. The fund welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups whose work fits one or more of these areas: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit. This suits groups rooted in the area around the wind farm, with a project that clearly benefits local people. The fund is open for applications now. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm, so the window is short. One practical point matters a lot. Your organisation must be located within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site, measured in a straight line. The fund is for local community projects within that same radius. Check your location before you start. If you have already begun an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. The Grants Team at the Community Foundation can support you with your application if you have questions. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.