Grants for churches and faith groups: what is open now
As of 28 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 87 live grants for churches and faith groups in the UK. 11 close in the next 30 days, the first on 30 October 2026, 45 are open all year with no fixed deadline, and 51 were added this week. Each entry links to the official source.
Last checked 28 October 2026.
Churches, places of worship and faith groups can apply to specialist church building funders, Christian trusts and many community funds that name faith groups as eligible. Every grant on this page names churches, places of worship or faith groups as eligible applicants, links to the official source and shows when we last checked it.
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Macc Hate Crime Awareness Week 2027 Grants (Manchester)
Macc (Manchester Community Central)
Macc (Manchester Community Central) is offering ten grants of £1,000 for projects that raise awareness of hate crime during Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from 1 to 7 February 2027. The main aim of every funded project must be to help people understand hate crime and know how to report hate crimes and incidents. The grants are open to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations, as well as public sector organisations. You must be based within the city of Manchester, and your project must take place wholly within the city. Projects should run during and around the awareness week itself. Each grant is worth £1,000, and there are ten available in total. This is a small, focused fund, so it suits a clear, local project that can be delivered around the week. To apply, download the programme guidance and the £1,000 grant application form from the Macc page. Email your completed form to grants@macc.org.uk. Applications close at 12pm midday on Wednesday 11 November 2026. One practical point: Macc only accepts application forms in Word or.odt format, so save your form in one of those formats before you send it. Also, the funding is for the city of Manchester only. Projects based in, or taking place in, other parts of Greater Manchester will not qualify, even though the awareness week covers the wider region. Official source: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/funding-opportunities/hate-crime-awareness-week-2027-grants-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 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.
Ealing Better Spaces Fund 2026
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Better Spaces fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to community and faith groups. The money helps you make your building cheaper to run, warmer in winter, cooler in summer and better able to cope with extreme weather. The fund pays for improvements that lower energy costs and help your building adapt to the impacts of climate change. Examples on the council's page include shutters and awnings, solar panels, double glazing or insulation, LED lighting upgrades, heat pumps and solar film on windows. The scheme used to be called community climate grants. The council has already awarded over £165,000 through it, and communities have added more than £100,000 of their own investment. This round has a record £100,000 available in total. It suits community and faith groups with a building that costs too much to heat or struggles in hot weather. If you have been putting off insulation, new windows or a switch to cleaner heating because of the cost, this fund could help you get started. Applications are open from 22 September to 15 November 2026. The council asks you to read its application guide before you apply. One thing to keep in mind: grants go to organisations that meet set criteria. If the fund is oversubscribed, priority goes to groups in Northolt, Southall and Greenford. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group Social Value Fund
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group gives local groups £7,000 to £10,000 for projects that make a real difference in Wythenshawe. Projects can last up to three years. Decisions are due in January 2027. Applications close on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://www.wchg.org.uk/your-community/our-community-work/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Sancton Hill Wind Farm Community Fund
East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by Equitix and RES)
The Sancton Hill Wind Farm Community Fund gives grants to projects that bring public benefit to communities near Sancton Hill Wind Farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The wind farm is owned by Equitix and managed by RES, who donate around £45,000 a year to the fund. East Riding of Yorkshire Council runs it, and a panel that includes local parish councils decides who gets funding. It suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups working within three miles of Sancton Village. That covers the parishes of Sancton, Newbald, South Cliffe, Goodmanham, Market Weighton and Hotham. New groups, or project ideas where no group exists yet, can also be considered. There are two routes. The Small Grants fund offers up to £600 and is open now while funds last, with most decisions made in about 28 days. The Main Fund offers more than £600 and up to £8,000. It closes on 30 October 2026. The funder's page gives conflicting information on when Main Fund decisions will be made, so email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk to confirm the date. The fund can pay up to 100 per cent of project costs in some cases. However, the panel looks more favourably on projects where you put in your own contribution. This can be cash, donations, loaned equipment, free use of land or buildings, or volunteer time. Keep in mind that the fund will not pay for political or religious campaigns, anything that harms the wind farm's commercial operation, or the statutory duties of public bodies such as the council, police, fire service or parish councils. Successful applicants are paid by invoice after returning a signed offer letter, with normal payment terms of 30 days, and must send an end of grant report once the project is finished. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/sancton-hill-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Broadland and South Norfolk Winter Pressures Grant 2026
Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils
The Winter Pressures Grant from Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils helps community organisations support local people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. It funds help for individuals and families during the colder months. Grants are worth up to £500. You can use the money for projects that bring people together and help residents directly. Examples on the page include free or subsidised warm food and drinks, new activities, hats, scarves and blankets for residents, and Christmas food hampers and gifts. A community space, a hamper appeal or a new idea you can show a need for this winter could all fit. Projects that bring partners together, such as libraries, charities and councils, are welcomed. It suits community groups, faith organisations, CICs, CIOs, parish and town councils, and trusts based in Broadland and South Norfolk. This round is not first come, first served. Applications are open until midnight on 30 October. The councils will look at all bids together during the first week of November, and outcomes will be announced by 5pm on 6 November. Late applications will be rejected. Priority goes to costs that directly help residents, rather than venue heating or utility bills. The councils may also refuse an otherwise eligible bid if they feel a town or parish already has enough provision. If you run a community space, it must open for at least one session of four hours or more each month. If you are successful, you will need to send the council monthly figures showing how many residents you support. Official source: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/community-safety/community/funding/winter-pressures-grant. Official source: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/community-safety/community/funding/winter-pressures-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
URC North Western Synod Grants
United Reformed Church North Western Synod
The North Western Synod offers grants to churches for mission projects and building projects. A mission project might respond to an opportunity or a need in the community your church serves. A building project might simply be significant repairs flagged by a recent inspection. The Grants Committee meets four times a year. It makes the final decision on grants up to £50,000. For larger grants, it makes a recommendation to the Synod Executive. If you ask for more than £100,000, you will need to give more information than the standard form asks for. The next listed closing date is 31 October, for the committee meeting on 3 December. The other listed round closes on 31 July, for the meeting on 10 September. You apply using the Synod's revised application form. Every applicant completes the summary section and Parts A to E. These cover your church and congregation, the project and why you are doing it, how it fits your mission priorities, any building works, and the full project finances. You will also explain how you involved your community, what outcomes you expect, and how you will share your learning across the Synod. The Synod expects churches to use their own resources and to seek support from other funders too. The page lists some third party funders to help. If your project involves building work, plan ahead. You should consult the Property Officer before you apply. You must also get approval from the Synod Trust before you agree anything with tradespeople or start work. This applies however the work is funded. If you need help, contact the Finance Manager. Official source: https://www.nwsynod.org.uk/grants. Official source: https://www.nwsynod.org.uk/grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund
Lincolnshire Community Foundation (EDF Renewables)
The Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund offers grants of up to £1,000 to local groups working in the villages around the proposed Springwell Solar Farm, near Scopwick in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire Community Foundation runs the fund with EDF Renewables. The fund supports voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that meet the current and ongoing needs of people living nearby. Projects could include reducing isolation, supporting good health and mental wellbeing, digital inclusion or peer support, skills development, community and cultural events, and youth activities, including uniformed groups. You can use the money for: - volunteer costs and expenses - equipment and resources - event costs such as refreshments and entertainment - premises costs and sessional fees - digital resources - running costs, overheads and insurance Priority goes to smaller, local, volunteer-led groups delivering activities for and on behalf of their community. There are two closing dates each year, 1 May and 1 November. You should hear back within six to eight weeks of the closing date. Payments are usually made in advance. You need to spend the money within a year unless the Foundation agrees otherwise. Things to plan for before you apply: - You can only hold one grant at a time. - You must show that the rest of your project costs are already in place. - You will need quotes for any cost over £200. - The fund will not pay for building work, improvements to land or buildings, or vehicles. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/ssf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Inspire Lambeth Black Communities Health Inequalities Small Grants Fund
Lambeth Together (Inspire Lambeth)
The Inspire Lambeth Black Communities Health Inequalities Small Grants Fund will award five grants of £2,000 to Black-led voluntary, community and faith sector organisations based in or operating in Lambeth. Inspire Lambeth delivers the fund with support from Lambeth Together. South East London NHS health inequalities funding pays for it. The money supports new community-led activities, pilot projects and new ways of working. The aim is to improve health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities and build grassroots community capacity for Black African and Black Caribbean communities in Lambeth. The fund is particularly interested in projects that improve health and wellbeing, help people access and use health services, bring people together and reduce isolation, and build trust and confidence in local health support. It also welcomes projects that use local knowledge, lived experience and community leadership. Projects can also strengthen community support and resilience, or help people understand their health and make informed choices about their wellbeing. Ideas shaped by local people that build on existing community assets and use culturally relevant approaches are a strong fit. Lambeth Together is developing its neighbourhood health model. The fund hopes to back a range of projects that together cover all five of Lambeth's neighbourhoods. Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 1 November 2026, and late applications will not be considered. Read the Applicant Guidance before you apply. It sets out the full eligibility criteria, funding conditions and assessment criteria. If you have questions, technical issues or accessibility needs, you can contact the project manager. The team is committed to making the process accessible and will do its best to support you with any adjustments you need. Official source: https://www.lambethtogether.net/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/inspire-lambeth-black-communities-health-inequalities-small-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Tower Hamlets Mayor's Small Grants Programme 2026/27 (Round 2)
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
The Mayor's Small Grants Programme from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets gives small grants to small voluntary and community sector organisations. The council wants a thriving, diverse voluntary and community sector that improves the lives of residents. Round 2 for 2026/27 has an indicative opening date of September 2026 and an indicative submission deadline of 1 November 2026. You can apply under four themes in this round. Community Events offers £2,500 for events that bring communities together and celebrate diversity, including national and regional celebrations. Capacity Building offers £2,500 to help you get support that strengthens your ability to deliver high quality services. Community Chest offers £1,000 for a wide range of activities, projects, events and workshops; this limit has risen from £500 for 2026/27. The Youth Empowerment Fund offers £3,500 for projects where young people take part in decisions and design, deliver and evaluate work that supports their peers. The Positive Activities for Young People theme is closed. The programme is for small organisations with an annual income of no more than £150,000. You apply through the council's online portal, Blackbaud Grantmaking. If you are successful, award notifications are planned for 25 January 2027, with project delivery from February 2027. Successful applicants are sent a funding agreement to sign, and the council will hold a monitoring and evaluation workshop for them. The council pays 70% of the grant once the agreement is signed and any pre-award conditions are met. You get the final 30% after you send a monitoring form showing delivery, impact and evidence of spend. The council describes the 1 November deadline and later dates as indicative. A third round is planned to open in February 2027. Official source: https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/community_and_living/voluntary-and-community-sector/Council-funding-for-VCS/small-grants/Mayors-Small-Grants-Programme.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
National Churches Trust - Large Grants
National Churches Trust
The National Churches Trust Large Grants programme can give your church, chapel, meeting house or cathedral up to £50,000. It is open for new stage one applications, and the next deadline is 3 November 2026. You can apply for one of two kinds of project. The first is major urgent and structural repairs costing over £80,000, such as a leaking roof, cracked masonry, rotting timbers or a crumbling tower. The second is installing or upgrading a kitchen and/or accessible toilet costing over £30,000. The trust is a late-stage funder. You need to have at least 50% of the cost of this phase of your project already raised. Your project must still be in its planning stages, be deliverable within two years and not yet have started. Permissions must be in place, and the work must be led by a professionally qualified architect or chartered building surveyor. Competition is strong. The average grant is currently about £21,000, and only around one in four applications is successful. There are two stages. Stage one is a simple form that checks your project meets the eligibility criteria. If you pass, you are invited to complete a more detailed form. An officer assesses it, then an independent Grants Committee reviews it. You may also be considered for funds the trust distributes for other funders, such as the Wolfson Foundation and the Headley Trust, by marking your interest on the form. If you are applying for repairs to a church in Northern Ireland, the deadline is extended to 13 December 2026. Official source: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/grants/large-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
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Macc Hate Crime Awareness Week 2027 Grants (Manchester)
Macc (Manchester Community Central)
Macc (Manchester Community Central) is offering ten grants of £1,000 for projects that raise awareness of hate crime during Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs from 1 to 7 February 2027. The main aim of every funded project must be to help people understand hate crime and know how to report hate crimes and incidents. The grants are open to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations, as well as public sector organisations. You must be based within the city of Manchester, and your project must take place wholly within the city. Projects should run during and around the awareness week itself. Each grant is worth £1,000, and there are ten available in total. This is a small, focused fund, so it suits a clear, local project that can be delivered around the week. To apply, download the programme guidance and the £1,000 grant application form from the Macc page. Email your completed form to grants@macc.org.uk. Applications close at 12pm midday on Wednesday 11 November 2026. One practical point: Macc only accepts application forms in Word or.odt format, so save your form in one of those formats before you send it. Also, the funding is for the city of Manchester only. Projects based in, or taking place in, other parts of Greater Manchester will not qualify, even though the awareness week covers the wider region. Official source: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/support-groups/funding-opportunities/hate-crime-awareness-week-2027-grants-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Ealing Better Spaces Fund 2026
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Better Spaces fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to community and faith groups. The money helps you make your building cheaper to run, warmer in winter, cooler in summer and better able to cope with extreme weather. The fund pays for improvements that lower energy costs and help your building adapt to the impacts of climate change. Examples on the council's page include shutters and awnings, solar panels, double glazing or insulation, LED lighting upgrades, heat pumps and solar film on windows. The scheme used to be called community climate grants. The council has already awarded over £165,000 through it, and communities have added more than £100,000 of their own investment. This round has a record £100,000 available in total. It suits community and faith groups with a building that costs too much to heat or struggles in hot weather. If you have been putting off insulation, new windows or a switch to cleaner heating because of the cost, this fund could help you get started. Applications are open from 22 September to 15 November 2026. The council asks you to read its application guide before you apply. One thing to keep in mind: grants go to organisations that meet set criteria. If the fund is oversubscribed, priority goes to groups in Northolt, Southall and Greenford. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Official source: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201304/climate_action/3146/better_spaces. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group Social Value Fund
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group gives local groups £7,000 to £10,000 for projects that make a real difference in Wythenshawe. Projects can last up to three years. Decisions are due in January 2027. Applications close on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://www.wchg.org.uk/your-community/our-community-work/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Greener Wandsworth Microgrants
Wandsworth Borough Council
Wandsworth Borough Council's Greener Wandsworth Microgrants give between £100 and £500 to help local people run green events, activities and initiatives. You can use a grant to start a new idea or grow a project you already run. Around six grants are awarded every other month. The council wants projects that help more residents live sustainably, adapt to a changing climate and learn about climate action. Ideas include planting or re-wilding a community space, a repair or re-use initiative, a sustainable street festival, a nature trail, or an art and photography session about the local environment. Projects that help people and nature cope with flooding, heatwaves, drought and storms are welcome. So are projects that boost biodiversity, green community spaces or cut waste. The council is especially keen on ideas with a wider community benefit, such as involving neighbours or supporting disadvantaged residents. The scheme suits individuals, community groups, faith groups, schools and non-profits that live or work in Wandsworth. Schools have a separate funding pot with their own dates, but use the same form. The next community deadline is 27 November 2026, with outcomes in the week beginning 14 December 2026. Later community rounds close on 29 January, 26 March and 28 May 2027. School rounds close on 27 November 2026, 12 February 2027 and 28 May 2027. Before you apply, make sure you have any permissions your project needs. You must finish your project within six months of receiving the money and fill in a short monitoring form afterwards. If you already have a funded project, you need to complete it before you apply again. Official source: https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/environment/climate-change/greener-wandsworth-microgrants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Barking and Dagenham Crisis and Resilience Fund Community Grants 2026
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
The Crisis and Resilience Fund Community Grants Programme 2026 is run by Barking and Dagenham Council and funded by the UK Government. It backs services and activities that help residents facing financial hardship, improve financial resilience, strengthen local support networks, reduce reliance on crisis support and improve access to joined-up local services. The council says the borough has some of the highest levels of poverty in London. Many residents live on low incomes, face unemployment or feel the pressure of rising living costs. This programme invests in community-led solutions that reduce hardship, strengthen communities and improve outcomes for local people. The council says local organisations play a vital role in supporting residents and helping them build long-term financial resilience. Your project should contribute to at least one of three objectives. The first is effective crisis support, giving timely help that prevents or reduces the impact of a financial crisis. The second is improving financial resilience, helping residents manage financial shocks, maximise their income and become more stable over time. The third is strengthening local support networks, so residents can find the right support at the right time. The wider programme runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Expressions of interest open on 18 September 2026 and close on 27 November 2026. Applying is a two-stage process. You start with an expression of interest, not a full bid. After assessment, the council invites shortlisted organisations to submit a full application, so sending an expression of interest does not guarantee you will go forward. If you miss this round, the council says a further Community Grants Programme will be available after April 2027. Official source: https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/crisis-and-resilience-fund-crf-community-grants-programme-2026. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Liverpool City Region Community Environment Fund 2026/27
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
The Liverpool City Region Community Environment Fund is back for 2026-27 and is open now. It helps communities turn their ideas into action, creating greener, healthier and more resilient places for everyone. The fund supports community-led environmental projects. Your project could bring a neglected green space back to life, create better habitats for wildlife, help people grow or access local food, reduce energy use, encourage greener ways to travel or help people learn about climate change. The Combined Authority wants to hear from projects covering climate change and resilience, transport and active travel, water sustainability, accessible green spaces and biodiversity, carbon and environmental literacy, energy efficiency, and food sustainability. There are two grant streams. Grants of £1,000 to £4,999 are for smaller community projects and activities that can make a positive difference to the local environment. Grants of £5,000 to £30,000 are for larger projects that can deliver more substantial environmental and community benefits. The fund suits not-for-profit community groups and organisations, such as charities, schools, faith groups, residents' associations and 'Friends of' groups. It has already backed more than a hundred local projects, including community gardens, beekeeping, wildflower meadows and a cycling project for veterans. Before you apply, think carefully about which stream fits your project. The Combined Authority asks you to consider what you want to achieve, the activities you need to deliver and what a realistic budget looks like. A webinar explains the fund and what you will need to apply. The closing date is midnight on Monday 30 November 2026, so leave yourself enough time to prepare your application. Official source: https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/community-environment-fund-2026-27. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Ealing Town Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)
Ealing Council
Ealing Council has £120,000 to fund fresh ideas that help Ealing Town's high streets and neighbourhoods thrive. The fund was developed by the Ealing Town Team, made up of local residents, councillors and community representatives, working with the council. They want projects shaped and delivered with local people in mind, especially ones that bring Ealing Town's diverse communities together. Your project needs to show a strong approach to at least one of these aims: fresh ideas with strong community participation and connections; involving local businesses and organisations to increase footfall and boost the local economy; bringing older people together for leisure or fun activities; cleaner and greener high streets and neighbourhoods; or building constructive relationships within and between communities. There are two pots of funding. Smaller grants of up to £1,500 support visible community action. Larger grants go up to £15,000. The fund is open to local organisations, community groups, faith groups, local businesses and individuals with a good idea. Schools can apply too, as long as the project benefits the wider community and not only pupils, staff and families. Applications are open now and close at 1pm on 3 December 2026. You must use the money between February 2027 and December 2027. The start date depends on signing a grant agreement and completing the necessary checks. You cannot claim for costs you have already spent, and profit-making projects will not be funded. The Town Team has written Frequently Asked Questions to help you apply. It will also run online sessions and be out and about in the community to help you. Official source: https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/ealing-community-fund-26-27/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Acton Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Your Voice Your Town programme has £80,000 to fund local ideas that make Acton a better place. The fund, known as The Acton Effect, was developed by the Acton Town Team, a group of local residents, councillors and community representatives, working with the council. It pays for inclusive projects that build pride in Acton and bring people together across ages, cultural backgrounds and neighbourhoods. Your project must support at least one of four priorities: increasing safety; support and activities for young people; community cohesion and connections; or improving the local environment, such as tackling litter, fly-tipping, graffiti or pollution, or creating new or better green spaces. Strong ideas will also celebrate Acton's character, reflect its diversity and help tell the town's story. There are two pots. Smaller grants of up to £1,000 support visible community action. Larger grants go up to £10,000. The fund suits local people with a good idea, community groups, organisations and local businesses. Schools can apply too, as long as the project benefits the wider community and not only pupils, staff and families. Applications are open now and close at 1pm on 3 December 2026. One practical point: you must spend the money between February 2027 and December 2027. Funding starts only after you sign a grant agreement and pass the necessary checks. The fund will not pay for costs you have already incurred, profit-making projects, the promotion of religion or campaigning. The Acton Town Team has published Frequently Asked Questions to help you prepare your application. Official source: https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/actons-community-fund-26-27/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Southall Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Your Voice Your Town programme is offering community funding in Southall for 2026-27. The fund backs ideas that help children aged 4 to 18 in Southall improve their health, wellbeing and learning. Young people up to 25 with special educational needs are included too. Projects should show an impact in at least one area: learning, communication and development; health and wellbeing; family stability and opportunity; or belonging, participation and community. That could mean book clubs, science clubs, music and arts, sport, dance and play, healthy eating and food growing, support with school transitions, or routes into training and work for families. Priority goes to projects that reach young people facing barriers such as cost, location, caring responsibilities, disability or limited support from a parent or guardian. You can apply as a resident, young person, local organisation, school, community group or faith group. There are two pots: smaller grants of up to £1,500 and larger grants of up to £15,000. Southall has up to £175,000 in total. Last year 13 projects were funded from 37 applications. The fund closes on 3 December 2026 at 1pm. Funded projects must use the money between February 2027 and December 2027. The start depends on signing a grant agreement and completing checks. The money cannot pay for costs you have already spent, profit-making projects, promoting religion, political or campaigning activity, or anything for personal benefit. Drop-in sessions run in Southall and online to help you shape your idea. Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service can also support your application. Official source: https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/southalls-community-fund-26-27/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Perivale Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Your Voice Your Town Community Fund has £16,000 for community-led projects in Perivale that help local people find work. The Perivale Town Team wants ideas that build skills, grow business connections and open up new routes into employment. Ideas could include mentoring or advice from people in different careers, tailored one-to-one support, and help for residents to meet local employers and understand their career options locally. Projects could also explain what employers now expect from job seekers, or help people get to know local businesses and networks. There are two pots. Smaller grants of up to £1,000 support visible community action. Larger grants go up to £10,000. The Town Team plans to fund between one and three projects. Local organisations, businesses, schools, community groups and faith groups can apply. So can individuals with a great idea. Your project must support people or improve places in Perivale and link directly to the town's employment priority. Applications close at 1pm on Thursday 3 December 2026. Projects must run between February 2027 and the end of December 2027, so plan your timetable to fit. The fund cannot pay for costs you have already spent, profit-making projects, or anything for personal benefit. The Town Team has written a set of Frequently Asked Questions to help you apply, and it is worth reading them before you start. The team is also arranging drop-in and information sessions for anyone who wants support with their application. Official source: https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/perivales-community-fund-26-27/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Northolt Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)
Ealing Council
Northolt Town Team Community Fund has £55,000 from Ealing Council for projects that help young people aged 4 to 18 in Northolt learn, grow and thrive. It backs ideas that build skills, support success at school and open up opportunities for the future. You could run safe, structured after-school sessions where children can study, socialise and get guidance. Tutoring and mentoring also fit. So does help with the move from primary to secondary school, and volunteering or social action that builds hope and ambition. The fund welcomes every young person. It will prioritise projects for those who face barriers such as cost, location, limited support at home or low aspirations. Your project should focus on one age group: 4-7, 8-11, 12-14 or 15-18. You can combine the 12-14 and 15-18 groups. There are two pots. Smaller grants go up to £1,000 and larger grants go up to £10,000. Local organisations, schools, community groups, faith groups and individuals with a good idea can all apply. Applications close at 1pm on Thursday 3 December 2026. Plan your timing carefully. Projects must run between late February 2027 and 31 December 2027. Your start date depends on signing a grant agreement and providing the information needed for checks and payments. The fund will not pay for costs you have already spent. Official source: https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/northolts-community-fund-26-27/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Greenford Community Fund 2026/27 (Ealing Your Voice Your Town)
Ealing Council
Ealing Council's Your Voice, Your Town fund has £55,000 for projects in Greenford. It backs ideas that help young people aged 11-18 feel safe and thrive, and ideas that bring younger and older residents together. The fund pays for projects that build young people's confidence, life skills and wellbeing, especially after school or at the weekend. It also supports work that helps young people avoid becoming vulnerable to crime and anti-social behaviour. Ideas could include mentoring, public speaking, cooking and budgeting, drama, music, media, sport, dance or outdoor activities. For projects across the generations, young people might share digital skills with older residents, while older people teach traditional cooking, gardening or sport. People of all ages could also share stories of how the area has changed. It suits local organisations, schools, community groups and faith groups. Individuals with a great idea are welcome too. There are two pots. Smaller grants of up to £1,500 support visible community action. Larger grants go up to £10,000. Applications close at 1pm on Thursday 3 December 2026. If you want help, the Greenford Town Team is running a drop-in at Greenford Library on Thursday 12 November 2026. You can book a 15 minute in-person or online slot. One practical point: your project must take place between late February 2027 and 31 December 2027. Start dates depend on signing a grant agreement and providing the information needed for checks and payments. The fund will not cover costs you have already spent, profit-making projects, or religious or political promotion. Official source: https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/your-voice-your-town/greenfords-community-fund-26-27/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
And 39 more in all open grants below.
Guide: grants for churches and faith groups
Checked 16 October 2026 against the official sources linked.
Church building repairs
The National Churches Trust funds Christian places of worship, listed or unlisted, that are open for regular public worship. Its Medium Grants support urgent repair and maintenance costing up to £80,000, with an average grant of about £6,000. Its Large Grants cover structural repairs costing over £80,000 and new kitchens and toilets costing over £30,000. It does not fund church activities such as outreach services or choirs.
Community projects run by faith groups
Benefact Trust gives grants to Christian organisations and churches in the UK and Ireland for projects that serve communities of all faiths and none. Many council and community foundation funds also accept faith groups, usually for projects open to everyone in the community rather than religious activity.
Source: Benefact Trust: grants for churches and Christian charities
Read the exclusions
Some funders exclude religious activity or worship, but will still fund community work run from a church or faith building. Check what each grant will and will not pay for on its grant page.
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 54 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 14 |
| Over £100,000 | 6 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 13 |
By nation
| Nation | Open grants |
|---|---|
| UK-wide | 8 |
| England | 72 |
| Scotland | 4 |
| Wales | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
A grant open in more than one nation is counted in each.
All open grants for churches and faith groups (87)
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Caerphilly Welsh Church Fund
Caerphilly County Borough Council
The Welsh Church Fund is a grant scheme run by Caerphilly County Borough Council. It supports voluntary organisations whose work benefits people in Caerphilly county borough and enriches local communities. The fund pays for capital schemes only, so your application needs to be for a capital project. You can apply for up to £5,000. If your project meets the criteria and costs £5,000 or less, the grant can cover the full cost. If your project costs more than £5,000, you can still apply, but the most you can receive is £5,000. The fund suits charities and community groups. Registered voluntary societies, movements and institutions that contribute to local community life can apply. This includes churches and chapels, and also community organisations and community based projects. Your project must be for purposes that benefit the community, as defined by the Welsh Church Fund. There is no closing date. You can apply at any time, and the council assesses applications every month. Keep in mind that the fund's total annual income is about £60,000, so the money shared between all successful applicants each year is limited. Before you apply, read the charitable purposes the fund may be used for and the application criteria. The council's Cabinet approved these criteria on 27 March 2019. If you would like help developing your project or completing the form, you can contact the Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations for advice. Official source: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/services/benefits-and-grants/grants-for-communities/welsh-church-fund?lang=en-GB. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Hertfordshire Community Transport Fund
Hertfordshire Community Foundation (Hertfordshire County Council)
Hertfordshire Community Foundation runs this fund on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council. It helps groups get residents to local clubs, activities and Community Spaces. The focus is on people in rural areas who might otherwise be isolated, and it covers lunch clubs and essential support. You can apply for a grant of up to £500. The money can pay for transport costs such as fuel, volunteer expenses (for example a volunteer driver), running costs and, where necessary, taxis. The fund is open to charities and community groups based in Hertfordshire. This includes voluntary groups, faith groups and not-for-profit organisations. Parish councils working alongside community groups are also welcome to apply. There is no fixed closing date. Applications are taken on a rolling basis, and the foundation aims to reach a decision in around two months. Plan ahead if you need the money by a certain date. Before you apply, make sure your group has a safeguarding policy covering the activities you want funded. You also need a policy on infectious diseases such as COVID, an up to date risk assessment covering the transport, and public liability insurance. In your application you will need to explain how residents can access your transport, either directly or through the Community Spaces you will take them to. One thing to note: if you are already applying for a Community Space grant, include your transport costs in that application instead of applying here. If you are unsure whether your group is eligible, email grants@hertscf.org.uk first. Official source: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/warm-spaces-transport. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Historic Environment Scotland Historic Environment Grants Fund
Historic Environment Scotland
The Historic Environment Grants Fund is Historic Environment Scotland's main open project fund, and its most flexible. It supports projects that care for, celebrate or share Scotland's historic environment. That could be a historic building, monument, archaeological site or landscape. It could also be something less tangible, such as traditional skills, local stories or cultural traditions. Typical projects include archaeological excavations and research, repair and consolidation works, interim works (up to £50,000 grant), skills and training, outreach and learning, interpretation, maintenance and management plans, and thatch repair. You can combine related activities into one project and one application. There are three funding streams. Your stream depends on how much you ask for, not your total project cost. Express Grants range from £1,000 to £25,000. Small Grants range from £25,001 to £100,000. Large Grants range from £100,001 to £750,000. Most applicants will be not-for-profit organisations, such as charities, local authorities, Community Interest Companies and religious bodies. Private owners and commercial organisations can apply. They are unlikely to be prioritised unless the public benefit clearly outweighs any private gain. You start with an Expression of Interest, which you can submit at any time. Express Grant applications are open all year. The next Large Grant deadline is 31 October 2026, then 28 February 2027. Small Grant applications next close on 31 December 2026. Plan for match funding. For repair projects, typical grant rates are up to 40% of eligible costs for charities and not-for-profits, 25% for local authorities and 33% for private owners. All project funding must be confirmed before your project can start. Official source: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/protect-and-care/grants/our-grants/historic-environment-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
MK Community Foundation Sapling Grants
Milton Keynes Community Foundation
Sapling Grants from Milton Keynes Community Foundation help community projects and emerging organisations grow. The aim is to strengthen local groups, increase their impact and create lasting benefits for people in Milton Keynes. You can apply for between £750 and £5,000. The grants can support a wide range of projects and activities. The foundation especially welcomes applications that respond to issues raised in its annual Vital Signs MK report, meet local needs, work in partnership with others, and help strengthen the voluntary sector. These grants suit charities and community groups that are constituted and not-for-profit, and that support people from Milton Keynes. That includes unincorporated associations, registered charities, CIOs, sports clubs and faith groups whose main project activity is community-focused and not for the promotion of religion. There is a monthly cut-off. You need to apply by the last Friday of the month. The foundation states a 4 week decision time. Be aware that the grants do not usually cover core or running costs. These are only funded when they are essential to delivering the project, or when they fit the foundation's Cost of Living grant programme. The grants also will not pay for anything you have already bought or committed to, so apply before you spend. Rare exceptions can be made for deposits, but only if a member of the Philanthropy Team agrees in advance. Before you apply, make sure your organisation and project are eligible. Read the foundation's grants policy and application guidelines in full. If you have questions, you can contact the team by phone on 01908 690276 or by email at applications@mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk. Official source: https://www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/sapling-grants/. Official source: https://www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/sapling-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund
East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by Energiekontor)
The Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund shares out an annual donation of around £50,000 from EnergieKontor UK Ltd, which owns and runs the wind farm. It has paid grants since 2013 for projects that benefit the local community. The fund supports community, charitable, educational, environmental and energy efficiency initiatives for public benefit. It covers the Mid Holderness and North Holderness wards of the East Riding of Yorkshire. It prefers projects close to the wind farm, in the parishes of Aldbrough, Ellerby, Hatfield, Mappleton and Withernwick. It suits charities and community groups, social enterprises, town and parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups, or project ideas where no group exists yet, can also be considered. There are three levels of funding. Small grants go up to £1,500. Main grant 1 covers over £1,500 to £10,000. Main grant 2 covers over £10,000, with no upper limit. The Small Grants Fund is open now. It will close once this year's allocation has been committed. Small grant decisions usually take about 14 days. The Main Fund is closed and reopens on 10 January 2027. A local panel decides on Main Fund applications. It includes the parish councils, Withernwick Community Association, the council and the developer. One practical point: projects that put in their own contribution are viewed more favourably. As a guide, aim to cover at least 20 per cent of the total project costs yourself, and ideally up to 50 per cent. You can only have one application in at a time, to either the Small or the Main fund. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/withernwick-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Doncaster Councillors' Ward Budgets
City of Doncaster Council
Voluntary and community groups in Doncaster can ask their ward councillor for a grant from the councillor's £3,000 ward budget. It can fund equipment, events, new groups and activities that improve the local area. Contact your councillor first; open while budgets last. Official source: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/the-council-democracy/councillors-ward-budgets. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
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Create free accountBarking and Dagenham Crisis and Resilience Fund Community Grants 2026
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
The Crisis and Resilience Fund Community Grants Programme 2026 is run by Barking and Dagenham Council and funded by the UK Government. It backs services and activities that help residents facing financial hardship, improve financial resilience, strengthen local support networks, reduce reliance on crisis support and improve access to joined-up local services. The council says the borough has some of the highest levels of poverty in London. Many residents live on low incomes, face unemployment or feel the pressure of rising living costs. This programme invests in community-led solutions that reduce hardship, strengthen communities and improve outcomes for local people. The council says local organisations play a vital role in supporting residents and helping them build long-term financial resilience. Your project should contribute to at least one of three objectives. The first is effective crisis support, giving timely help that prevents or reduces the impact of a financial crisis. The second is improving financial resilience, helping residents manage financial shocks, maximise their income and become more stable over time. The third is strengthening local support networks, so residents can find the right support at the right time. The wider programme runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. Expressions of interest open on 18 September 2026 and close on 27 November 2026. Applying is a two-stage process. You start with an expression of interest, not a full bid. After assessment, the council invites shortlisted organisations to submit a full application, so sending an expression of interest does not guarantee you will go forward. If you miss this round, the council says a further Community Grants Programme will be available after April 2027. Official source: https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/crisis-and-resilience-fund-crf-community-grants-programme-2026. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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Can a church get a grant for repairs?
Yes. Specialist funders such as the National Churches Trust fund urgent repairs and new facilities at places of worship that are open for regular public worship. Local funds may also help.
Can faith groups apply to general community funds?
Often, yes, for projects open to the whole community. Many funds on this page name faith groups as eligible. Funding for worship or religious promotion is usually excluded.
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