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Grants for parish and town councils: what is open now

As of 28 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 115 live grants for parish and town councils in the UK. 16 close in the next 30 days, the first on 30 October 2026, 47 are open all year with no fixed deadline, and 85 were added this week. Each entry links to the official source.

Last checked 28 October 2026.

Parish, town and community councils can apply to many council, community benefit and National Lottery funds, often for play areas, village halls, green spaces and local improvements. Every grant on this page names parish, town or community councils as eligible applicants, links to the official source and shows when we last checked it.

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Closing in the next 30 days (16)

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West Northamptonshire Welcoming Spaces Grant (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

West Northamptonshire Council

£1,000 - £3,000East Midlands

West Northamptonshire Council is offering a new round of Welcoming Spaces funding. It helps community organisations and town and parish councils run safe, inclusive places where residents can meet others and get support in their own community. The money comes from the UK Government through the Community Coordination element of the Crisis and Resilience Fund. The refreshed programme uses three tiers. Bronze is for providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for local residents. Silver is for showing increased community participation and engagement. Gold is for delivering strong local impact through partnerships, collaboration and community leadership. Funding is linked to your tier and development journey. Grants range from £1,000 for Bronze organisations to £3,000 for Gold organisations. This scheme suits voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that work in West Northamptonshire, or are prepared to, as well as the area's town and parish councils. Both urban and rural parts of West Northamptonshire are covered. The round opened on 19 October 2026 and closes on 6 November 2026. You ask for an application form and guidance by email, so allow time to request them and complete your bid before the closing date. Bear in mind that meeting the Welcoming Spaces standards is only part of the picture. Applications will also be assessed against local and hyperlocal need. Consideration will be given to local priorities, available data and intelligence, and the support and facilities already available in each area. This means the existing offer near your space may affect how your application is judged. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Stroud District Council Small Grants 2026/27

Stroud District Council

Up to £1,000South West England

Stroud District Council's Small Grants fund gives local charities and community groups up to £1,000. The money supports groups who help the wellbeing of their communities. It is a simple way to get a modest sum for work that helps people in the Stroud district. The fund is aimed at voluntary sector organisations and community groups. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies and town and parish councils can also apply. The council wants to share the money fairly across the whole district, so awards are capped at £1,000. If you need more than that, the council will hold a more detailed conversation with you. There is also a £3,000 pot set aside for local sports groups across the second and third panels of the year. Sports groups should still apply for up to £1,000 in the usual way. A panel meets three times a year to decide on applications. The next deadline is midnight on 6 November 2026, and you will hear back by 27 November 2026. The first panel for 2026/27 has already closed. A third round is planned for March 2027, with the exact date to be confirmed. You apply through an online form on the council's website. If you cannot apply online, the council's Health & Wellbeing team will support you to apply in a way that works for you. One thing to bear in mind: this is a small fund shared fairly across the district, so keep your request focused on what your group really needs. Official source: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/community-and-living/community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Leicestershire PCC Community Action Fund: Neighbourhood Crime

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner

Up to £10,000East Midlands

The PCC's Community Action Fund gives up to £10,000 for projects that prevent neighbourhood crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Youth diversion, safety events, clean-ups and heritage security projects all qualify in this round. Applications close on 8 November 2026. Official source: https://www.leics.pcc.police.uk/what-we-do/commissioning/current-funding-available/community-action-fund/round-5---neighbourhood-crime/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Falkirk Community Choices Phase 7

Falkirk Council

Up to £5,000Scotland

Community Choices is Falkirk Council's ward-based participatory budgeting programme. Phase 7 is now open. Charities and community groups can apply for up to £5,000 to deliver a project or activity in one of Falkirk's nine electoral wards. Local residents then decide which projects get funded through a public vote. Past winners have included youth and sports programmes, arts and cultural projects, mental health and wellbeing work, support for older people, and projects that help people connect and take pride in their area. The fund suits local groups with a clear idea that residents will want to back. You must submit your completed application by 9 November 2026. Public voting runs from 18 January 2027 to 12 February 2027. Anyone aged 16 or over living in the Falkirk Council area can vote for up to three projects in their own ward. Results will be announced on 18 March 2027, and winning projects start from April 2027. Getting through the application stage does not guarantee funding. To secure money, your project must win at least 10% of the eligible votes cast in its ward. Projects are then funded in order of votes until the ward budget runs out. Votes may be weighted in wards with smaller settlements so that small communities get a fair chance. Some projects cannot be funded, including improvements to public parks, play equipment, CCTV and projects that mainly benefit a school. If your project involves changes to land or buildings, think about the permissions you need and whether you can finish within the programme timeline before you apply. You should also show a commitment to Fair Work First principles, though you can ask for an exemption. Official source: https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/community-choices. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Edinburgh Airport Community Fund (Autumn 2026 round)

Edinburgh Airport

Up to £7,000Scotland

The Edinburgh Airport Community Fund helps local communities share in the success of Scotland's busiest airport. It gives grants to charities and community groups working to improve opportunities, facilities and services for local people. The Autumn 2026 round is open now and closes at 00:01 on 13 November 2026, so aim to submit by the end of 12 November. Your project must support one or more of the four pillars of the airport's Greater Good sustainability strategy. These are Zero Carbon, Enhancing Scotland, Scotland's Best Business and Trusted Neighbour. Priority goes to projects that help people living closest to the airport or most affected by aircraft noise and airport operations. Themes include climate action, cutting local environmental harm, biodiversity and rewilding, and local partnerships. They also include skills and jobs for disadvantaged people, support for vulnerable groups, and urgent cost-of-living help. The main fund pays up to £7,000. Gala days, Christmas events and local fairs can apply for up to £750. In some cases the Board may give up to £1,500 for cost-of-living support, such as items for foodbanks. Projects that leave a lasting, tangible impact, or could become self-sufficient, get special consideration. The fund will not pay for one-off costs, salaries, consultant fees, travel, utilities, stationery, IT equipment, perishable or single-use items, running costs or play park equipment. You can only receive funding once every two years, apart from gala and cost-of-living awards. The Board meets on 27 November 2026, and payments usually take about six weeks to process. Official source: https://corporate.edinburghairport.com/community/edinburgh-airport-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Moray Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27

tsiMORAY (Moray Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Partnership)

Up to £15,000Scotland

Moray community groups can get up to £10,000 (or £15,000 in partnership) for projects that support adult mental health and wellbeing. Projects should reduce isolation, build connection and help prevent crisis. Apply by 16 November 2026. Official source: https://tsimoray.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Year-6-MCMHWF-Guidance-1.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Investment Fund VCFSE Grant Programme

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CWIP)

£100 - £50,000North West England

The Mayoral Investment Fund VCFSE programme offers £100 to £50,000 to community organisations across Cheshire and Warrington. It funds prevention and progression work, improvements to community buildings and spaces, and feasibility studies. A second round opens in April 2027. Applications close on 22 November 2026. Official source: https://cwva.org.uk/mayoralinvestmentfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant 2026/27

Pembrokeshire County Council

Up to £15,000Wales

Pembrokeshire community groups and councils can get up to £15,000 (80% of costs) for projects that offset the effects of second homes. Projects should support local well-being priorities such as communities, climate or the Welsh language. Send an expression of interest by 5pm on 30 October 2026. Official source: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/enhancing-pembrokeshire-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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FEL Scotland Climate Leadership Programme 2026 to 2027

FEL Scotland (Forth Valley Climate Action Hub)

Up to £1,000Scotland

The Climate Leadership Programme 2026-27 is run by FEL Scotland through the Forth Valley Climate Action Hub. It is now open for applications, and this is its third year. The programme helps a group of emerging climate leaders build the skills, confidence and capacity to lead climate action in their own communities. It also builds peer support and helps unlock resources. If you complete the programme, you can receive a small grant of up to £1,000. The money is paid to the constituted community group you represent, not to you personally. It is there to help you show leadership and inspire climate action locally. You can only use it towards climate actions, public engagement or awareness raising in your community. This suits people who are active in a charity, community council, community development trust, community interest company or a similar not-for-profit group with proper governance. Grants are only available to FEL members. Each organisation can receive one grant, although more than one person from the same group may join the programme. The deadline is 5pm on 30 October 2026, so time is short. If you are unsure whether your group qualifies, FEL Scotland is happy to talk it through by email before you apply. One practical point to plan for: the grant must be spent by the end of March 2027. That gives you a short window to deliver your activity once you finish the programme, so it helps to have a clear idea of what you want to do from the start. Official source: https://felscotland.org/projects/climate/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Broadland and South Norfolk Winter Pressures Grant 2026

Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils

Up to £500East of England

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.

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Clackmannanshire and Falkirk Community Active Travel Accelerator Grants

FEL Scotland (Forth Valley Climate Action Hub)

£500 - £3,000Scotland

FEL Scotland, through the Forth Valley Climate Action Hub, is offering Community Active Travel Accelerator Grants for communities in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. The aim is to make walking, wheeling and cycling more accessible, inclusive and appealing for everyday journeys. The fund backs community-led projects that identify barriers to active travel, gather local evidence, co-design solutions and test practical ideas. These projects should encourage low-carbon travel and support climate action. Funding can pay for engagement activities, campaigns, led walks or rides, place planning, e-bike initiatives and more. There are two options. First Steps Grants offer £500 to £2,000 for groups exploring active travel challenges for the first time. Next Steps Grants offer up to £3,000 for communities ready to pilot ideas and build on work they have already started. Applications are open to eligible community organisations in Falkirk and Clackmannanshire. If your group is just starting to look at how people get around your area, First Steps may suit you. If you have already done some groundwork and want to test something in practice, Next Steps is likely the better fit. Applications are reviewed monthly up until 30 October 2026. However, the grant may close sooner to new applications depending on demand, so FEL Scotland recommends applying ahead of this date to avoid disappointment. Before you apply, read the guidance on making an application and fill in the budget template. Both are linked from the FEL Scotland Climate page. Official source: https://felscotland.org/projects/climate/. Official source: https://felscotland.org/projects/climate/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Sancton Hill Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by Equitix and RES)

Up to £8,000Yorkshire and The Humber

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.

And 4 more in all open grants below.

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West Northamptonshire Welcoming Spaces Grant (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

West Northamptonshire Council

£1,000 - £3,000East Midlands

West Northamptonshire Council is offering a new round of Welcoming Spaces funding. It helps community organisations and town and parish councils run safe, inclusive places where residents can meet others and get support in their own community. The money comes from the UK Government through the Community Coordination element of the Crisis and Resilience Fund. The refreshed programme uses three tiers. Bronze is for providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for local residents. Silver is for showing increased community participation and engagement. Gold is for delivering strong local impact through partnerships, collaboration and community leadership. Funding is linked to your tier and development journey. Grants range from £1,000 for Bronze organisations to £3,000 for Gold organisations. This scheme suits voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that work in West Northamptonshire, or are prepared to, as well as the area's town and parish councils. Both urban and rural parts of West Northamptonshire are covered. The round opened on 19 October 2026 and closes on 6 November 2026. You ask for an application form and guidance by email, so allow time to request them and complete your bid before the closing date. Bear in mind that meeting the Welcoming Spaces standards is only part of the picture. Applications will also be assessed against local and hyperlocal need. Consideration will be given to local priorities, available data and intelligence, and the support and facilities already available in each area. This means the existing offer near your space may affect how your application is judged. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Stroud District Council Small Grants 2026/27

Stroud District Council

Up to £1,000South West England

Stroud District Council's Small Grants fund gives local charities and community groups up to £1,000. The money supports groups who help the wellbeing of their communities. It is a simple way to get a modest sum for work that helps people in the Stroud district. The fund is aimed at voluntary sector organisations and community groups. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies and town and parish councils can also apply. The council wants to share the money fairly across the whole district, so awards are capped at £1,000. If you need more than that, the council will hold a more detailed conversation with you. There is also a £3,000 pot set aside for local sports groups across the second and third panels of the year. Sports groups should still apply for up to £1,000 in the usual way. A panel meets three times a year to decide on applications. The next deadline is midnight on 6 November 2026, and you will hear back by 27 November 2026. The first panel for 2026/27 has already closed. A third round is planned for March 2027, with the exact date to be confirmed. You apply through an online form on the council's website. If you cannot apply online, the council's Health & Wellbeing team will support you to apply in a way that works for you. One thing to bear in mind: this is a small fund shared fairly across the district, so keep your request focused on what your group really needs. Official source: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/community-and-living/community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Leicestershire PCC Community Action Fund: Neighbourhood Crime

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner

Up to £10,000East Midlands

The PCC's Community Action Fund gives up to £10,000 for projects that prevent neighbourhood crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Youth diversion, safety events, clean-ups and heritage security projects all qualify in this round. Applications close on 8 November 2026. Official source: https://www.leics.pcc.police.uk/what-we-do/commissioning/current-funding-available/community-action-fund/round-5---neighbourhood-crime/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Falkirk Community Choices Phase 7

Falkirk Council

Up to £5,000Scotland

Community Choices is Falkirk Council's ward-based participatory budgeting programme. Phase 7 is now open. Charities and community groups can apply for up to £5,000 to deliver a project or activity in one of Falkirk's nine electoral wards. Local residents then decide which projects get funded through a public vote. Past winners have included youth and sports programmes, arts and cultural projects, mental health and wellbeing work, support for older people, and projects that help people connect and take pride in their area. The fund suits local groups with a clear idea that residents will want to back. You must submit your completed application by 9 November 2026. Public voting runs from 18 January 2027 to 12 February 2027. Anyone aged 16 or over living in the Falkirk Council area can vote for up to three projects in their own ward. Results will be announced on 18 March 2027, and winning projects start from April 2027. Getting through the application stage does not guarantee funding. To secure money, your project must win at least 10% of the eligible votes cast in its ward. Projects are then funded in order of votes until the ward budget runs out. Votes may be weighted in wards with smaller settlements so that small communities get a fair chance. Some projects cannot be funded, including improvements to public parks, play equipment, CCTV and projects that mainly benefit a school. If your project involves changes to land or buildings, think about the permissions you need and whether you can finish within the programme timeline before you apply. You should also show a commitment to Fair Work First principles, though you can ask for an exemption. Official source: https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/community-choices. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Edinburgh Airport Community Fund (Autumn 2026 round)

Edinburgh Airport

Up to £7,000Scotland

The Edinburgh Airport Community Fund helps local communities share in the success of Scotland's busiest airport. It gives grants to charities and community groups working to improve opportunities, facilities and services for local people. The Autumn 2026 round is open now and closes at 00:01 on 13 November 2026, so aim to submit by the end of 12 November. Your project must support one or more of the four pillars of the airport's Greater Good sustainability strategy. These are Zero Carbon, Enhancing Scotland, Scotland's Best Business and Trusted Neighbour. Priority goes to projects that help people living closest to the airport or most affected by aircraft noise and airport operations. Themes include climate action, cutting local environmental harm, biodiversity and rewilding, and local partnerships. They also include skills and jobs for disadvantaged people, support for vulnerable groups, and urgent cost-of-living help. The main fund pays up to £7,000. Gala days, Christmas events and local fairs can apply for up to £750. In some cases the Board may give up to £1,500 for cost-of-living support, such as items for foodbanks. Projects that leave a lasting, tangible impact, or could become self-sufficient, get special consideration. The fund will not pay for one-off costs, salaries, consultant fees, travel, utilities, stationery, IT equipment, perishable or single-use items, running costs or play park equipment. You can only receive funding once every two years, apart from gala and cost-of-living awards. The Board meets on 27 November 2026, and payments usually take about six weeks to process. Official source: https://corporate.edinburghairport.com/community/edinburgh-airport-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Moray Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27

tsiMORAY (Moray Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Partnership)

Up to £15,000Scotland

Moray community groups can get up to £10,000 (or £15,000 in partnership) for projects that support adult mental health and wellbeing. Projects should reduce isolation, build connection and help prevent crisis. Apply by 16 November 2026. Official source: https://tsimoray.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Year-6-MCMHWF-Guidance-1.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Investment Fund VCFSE Grant Programme

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority (CWIP)

£100 - £50,000North West England

The Mayoral Investment Fund VCFSE programme offers £100 to £50,000 to community organisations across Cheshire and Warrington. It funds prevention and progression work, improvements to community buildings and spaces, and feasibility studies. A second round opens in April 2027. Applications close on 22 November 2026. Official source: https://cwva.org.uk/mayoralinvestmentfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Hartlepool Pride in Place Open Call for Proposals 2026

Hartlepool Borough Council (Hartlepool Board)

Funding amount not listedNorth East England

The Hartlepool Board has launched the first open call for proposals under the Pride in Place Programme. Up to £200,000 of capital funding is available in this call. It is for projects that bring a clear community benefit within Hartlepool. Your project must fit one of two priorities. The first is activating parks, public spaces and beaches. The second is community assets and neighbourhood spaces. Applications are welcome from organisations that can show how local people will benefit. Priority goes to projects that help communities with the greatest levels of need in Hartlepool. A map of Mission Critical Neighbourhoods is available on the funder page. The prospectus, application guidance and application form are published there too. The deadline is Monday 30 November 2026 at 5pm. You do not have to develop your proposal alone. The Board has commissioned Hartlepool Opportunities Partnership (HOP) to support organisations and groups working on proposals. You can contact HOP at myprideinplace@hopvcse.org.uk. This call is part of a wider programme. Hartlepool has secured up to £20 million over ten years, from April 2026 to March 2036. The money is split with 75% for capital projects and 25% for revenue projects. The Hartlepool Board oversees how it is spent. The Board is independently chaired and brings together residents, businesses and strategic partners. Your idea may not be ready to become an application yet. If so, you can submit a community idea instead. These ideas help shape future funding rounds, feasibility studies and investment across Hartlepool. Official source: https://www.hartlepool.gov.uk/prideinplace. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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West Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Fund

West Northamptonshire Council

£1,000 - £7,500East Midlands

The Neighbourhood Fund from West Northamptonshire Council supports projects and services that respond to the neighbourhood priorities identified by the Local Area Partnerships (LAPs). It closes on 30 November 2026. Grants range from £1,000 to £7,500. The council wants to fund work that takes a place-based approach across neighbourhood priorities. Your project should show collaboration between organisations and partners, and meaningful engagement with residents and community voice. It should use an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. This is a community led way of working that builds on existing strengths and assets. Strong projects will help communities create their own solutions and take action to support themselves and each other. They will also improve residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life. The fund suits voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations, Town and Parish Councils, and community groups that work closely with local people. It could be a good fit if you know your neighbourhood well and already work with partners. One thing to note: the fund focuses on priority places set through the Local Area Partnerships. Not every part of West Northamptonshire will qualify. Look at the neighbourhood priorities for your area before you apply, and make sure your project responds to them directly. To apply, email the council's LAPs team for an application form and guidance. The opening date is 5 October 2026. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Angus Whole Family Wellbeing Fund 2026

Angus Council and Voluntary Action Angus

Up to £50,000Scotland

The Whole Family Wellbeing Fund supports early, preventative help for families in Angus. Voluntary groups can get up to £25,000 through Voluntary Action Angus, and larger grants of up to £50,000 come from Angus Council. Applications close on 30 November 2026. Official source: https://www.angus.gov.uk/communities_and_people/whole_family_wellbeing_fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Together for Skegness Stronger Communities Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (Skegness Neighbourhood Board)

£500 - £10,000East Midlands

The Stronger Communities Fund gives £500 to £10,000 for community-led projects that strengthen pride in Skegness. Events, services, equipment and improvements to community spaces all qualify. Decisions come within six weeks of each deadline. Applications close on 1 December 2026. Official source: https://www.lincolnshirecf.co.uk/skegnesspip. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Hornsea 3 Legacy Fund

GrantScape (funded by Ørsted)

£100,000East of England

The Hornsea 3 Legacy Fund gives one £100,000 grant each year to a single flagship capital project. Ørsted funds it and GrantScape runs it. Your project must be ‘Inspired by Green’. This means you show how you are cutting its carbon footprint and how it will make a positive difference to the environment. Your project must also fit one of two themes. The first is community buildings and facilities, such as capital improvements to village halls, community centres, sports centres, museums or heritage centres. Projects that help a building move to greener operations are particularly welcome. The second is environmental, green and public open space projects, such as habitat or species conservation. It suits charities and community groups, parish and town councils, and other not-for-profit organisations whose project is in the fund's area of benefit. Your total project cost must be between £100,000 and £1 million. Match funding is not required, but you will probably need other funding too. There is one deadline a year. This round closes at midnight on 2 December 2026, and decisions are due by early March 2027. Late applications cannot be considered. You can also send a separate application to the Hornsea 3 Community Fund for the same project. If your Legacy Fund bid succeeds, the Community Fund will not also support it. This means the most you can get in one round is £100,000. Treat the Community Fund bid as a back-up. If you are offered a grant, your project should be ready to start within six months and finish within 24 months. The assessors will look closely at match funding gaps and project consents, so have these in hand before you apply. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/hornsea-3-legacy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

And 73 more in all open grants below.

Guide: grants for parish and town councils

Checked 16 October 2026 against the official sources linked.

Community Infrastructure Levy

In England, where a development pays the Community Infrastructure Levy, part of it goes to the parish or town council for that area. Councils with a made neighbourhood plan receive 25% of the receipts, uncapped. Without one, councils receive a capped share. Where there is no parish or town council, the charging authority keeps the money but should agree spending with the community.

Source: GOV.UK: Community Infrastructure Levy guidance

Grants that name local councils

Wind and solar farm community funds, district council grant schemes and some National Lottery programmes accept parish and town councils, sometimes alongside community groups. Some funds only accept councils as a partner or as the body holding the money for a local group, so read who can apply on each grant page.

Source: The National Lottery Community Fund: funding programmes

Support for councils

The National Association of Local Councils represents the 10,000 parish and town councils in England and offers advice and training through county associations.

Source: National Association of Local Councils (NALC)

By grant size

Largest awardOpen grants
Up to £10,00069
£10,001 to £100,00028
Over £100,0004
Amount varies or not stated14

By nation

NationOpen grants
UK-wide1
England93
Scotland15
Wales8
Northern Ireland0

A grant open in more than one nation is counted in each.

All open grants for parish and town councils (115)

No deadline listed

Check the funder's current application window before you apply.

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Cumbria Community Resilience Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £12,500North West England

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.

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Babergh and Mid Suffolk Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Bids

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Up to £100,000East of England

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils let community organisations bid for Community Infrastructure Levy money to improve local facilities. You can bid for up to £100,000, covering up to 75% of the project cost. Village halls, parish councils and sports clubs are typical applicants. Send a CIL Funding Enquiry Form to the CIL team at any time to start. Official source: https://www.babergh.gov.uk/w/cil-bids-expenditure. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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West Lindsey Community Action Fund

West Lindsey District Council

£1,000 - £20,000East Midlands

The Community Action Fund from West Lindsey District Council gives revenue grants to projects that build, improve or sustain community activities, events and services. Projects should support the council's Thriving People and Thriving Places priorities. These include health, wellbeing, culture and active lifestyles; skills and routes into work; support for vulnerable residents and better housing; inclusive local growth; and clean, green and safe communities. You can use a grant for equipment costing under £10,000, event costs, the revenue costs of delivering a project, and third party match funding. The fund cannot pay for costs already spent or committed, anything the council already delivers, statutory duties, lobbying or party political activity. Grants range from £1,000 to £20,000. Most awards are expected to fall between £1,000 and £10,000. The council can fund up to 100% of project costs, but match funding is viewed favourably. For strategically important projects, it may consider requests of up to £50,000. You must contact the council to discuss this first. The fund suits a wide range of organisations in West Lindsey. These include charities, community groups and social enterprises, as well as parish and town councils, schools and faith organisations. Projects run by schools, businesses or faith organisations must offer wider community access and benefit. The fund is open to applications at any time. It is due to close in November 2027, but it may close earlier if all the money is awarded. You start with a short expression of interest form. The council then sends you the full application form. Official source: https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/communities-safety/grants-funding/community-action-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Inverclyde Empowering Communities for Climate Action Grant 2026 to 2027

Inverclyde Climate Action Network

Up to £5,000Scotland

ICAN offers seed funding for community climate projects in Inverclyde, on food justice, share and repair, environment protection and education, or sustainable travel. Partnership projects can get up to £5,000. You need to be an ICAN member, which is free. Applications for 2026 to 2027 are open now; money must be spent by March 2027. Official source: https://www.inverclydeclimateaction.net/funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Ransonmoor Community Fund

Fenland District Council

Up to £5,000England, East of England

The Ransonmoor Community Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 for projects with environmental benefits in villages within 5km of the Ransonmoor Wind Farm near Doddington in Fenland: Benwick, Doddington and Wimblington. It was set up in 2007 to give out around £155,000 (index linked) over 25 years. Fenland District Council administers it, with a committee that includes the three parish councils and local residents. Projects must do at least one of these: recycle or reuse materials, reduce waste to landfill, reduce energy use, produce renewable energy, save or recycle water, protect against climate change, enhance nature or protect wildlife, or enable sustainable transport. Examples include insulation, efficient lighting, solar panels, heat pumps, rainwater recycling, wildlife habitats, community cycling and car sharing. The committee usually judges applications in September or March, whichever comes first, so you can apply at any time. It will not fund profit-making organisations, households, statutory duties, running costs or maintenance, or work already completed. Official source: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/13490/Ransonmoor-Community-Fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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East Suffolk Enabling Communities Budgets

East Suffolk Council

£100 - £7,500East of England

East Suffolk Council's Enabling Communities Budgets give small grants to community projects across East Suffolk. Your local ward councillor approves your application before it goes to the council's Funding Team. Councillors can also pool their budgets for projects that benefit more than one ward. Grants range from £100 to £7,500. The money can cover all of your project costs, or it can sit alongside match funding from other sources. The scheme backs projects with clear community benefit. These either start new activity to fill a gap in local services or grow existing activity. Past examples include play equipment, village hall refurbishments, defibrillators and training, youth groups, one-off community events, and support for disabled people and their carers. New initiatives can include staff or support costs in their pilot or start-up phase. The scheme suits charities and community groups, social enterprises, residents associations, village hall committees, schools running community or extracurricular activities, and town and parish councils. Your project must support the council's Strategic Plan and at least one of its four themes: Environmental Impact, Sustainable Housing, Tackling Inequalities and Thriving Economy. If your application is complete and successful, you will hear within 10 working days of the Funding Team receiving it. You then have 12 months to spend the grant. One practical point: do not start your project or buy anything until the council has issued your grant offer, because the scheme will not fund work that has already begun. For one-off events, send your application at least three weeks before the start date. The scheme is not meant to fund the same project in consecutive years, so plan how your work will carry on afterwards. Official source: https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/community-initiatives/enabling-communities/enabling-communities-budgets/enabling-communities-budget-scheme-guidance. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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West Northamptonshire Welcoming Spaces Grant (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

West Northamptonshire Council

£1,000 - £3,000East Midlands

West Northamptonshire Council is offering a new round of Welcoming Spaces funding. It helps community organisations and town and parish councils run safe, inclusive places where residents can meet others and get support in their own community. The money comes from the UK Government through the Community Coordination element of the Crisis and Resilience Fund. The refreshed programme uses three tiers. Bronze is for providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for local residents. Silver is for showing increased community participation and engagement. Gold is for delivering strong local impact through partnerships, collaboration and community leadership. Funding is linked to your tier and development journey. Grants range from £1,000 for Bronze organisations to £3,000 for Gold organisations. This scheme suits voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations that work in West Northamptonshire, or are prepared to, as well as the area's town and parish councils. Both urban and rural parts of West Northamptonshire are covered. The round opened on 19 October 2026 and closes on 6 November 2026. You ask for an application form and guidance by email, so allow time to request them and complete your bid before the closing date. Bear in mind that meeting the Welcoming Spaces standards is only part of the picture. Applications will also be assessed against local and hyperlocal need. Consideration will be given to local priorities, available data and intelligence, and the support and facilities already available in each area. This means the existing offer near your space may affect how your application is judged. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Stroud District Council Small Grants 2026/27

Stroud District Council

Up to £1,000South West England

Stroud District Council's Small Grants fund gives local charities and community groups up to £1,000. The money supports groups who help the wellbeing of their communities. It is a simple way to get a modest sum for work that helps people in the Stroud district. The fund is aimed at voluntary sector organisations and community groups. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies and town and parish councils can also apply. The council wants to share the money fairly across the whole district, so awards are capped at £1,000. If you need more than that, the council will hold a more detailed conversation with you. There is also a £3,000 pot set aside for local sports groups across the second and third panels of the year. Sports groups should still apply for up to £1,000 in the usual way. A panel meets three times a year to decide on applications. The next deadline is midnight on 6 November 2026, and you will hear back by 27 November 2026. The first panel for 2026/27 has already closed. A third round is planned for March 2027, with the exact date to be confirmed. You apply through an online form on the council's website. If you cannot apply online, the council's Health & Wellbeing team will support you to apply in a way that works for you. One thing to bear in mind: this is a small fund shared fairly across the district, so keep your request focused on what your group really needs. Official source: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/community-and-living/community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Falkirk Community Choices Phase 7

Falkirk Council

Up to £5,000Scotland

Community Choices is Falkirk Council's ward-based participatory budgeting programme. Phase 7 is now open. Charities and community groups can apply for up to £5,000 to deliver a project or activity in one of Falkirk's nine electoral wards. Local residents then decide which projects get funded through a public vote. Past winners have included youth and sports programmes, arts and cultural projects, mental health and wellbeing work, support for older people, and projects that help people connect and take pride in their area. The fund suits local groups with a clear idea that residents will want to back. You must submit your completed application by 9 November 2026. Public voting runs from 18 January 2027 to 12 February 2027. Anyone aged 16 or over living in the Falkirk Council area can vote for up to three projects in their own ward. Results will be announced on 18 March 2027, and winning projects start from April 2027. Getting through the application stage does not guarantee funding. To secure money, your project must win at least 10% of the eligible votes cast in its ward. Projects are then funded in order of votes until the ward budget runs out. Votes may be weighted in wards with smaller settlements so that small communities get a fair chance. Some projects cannot be funded, including improvements to public parks, play equipment, CCTV and projects that mainly benefit a school. If your project involves changes to land or buildings, think about the permissions you need and whether you can finish within the programme timeline before you apply. You should also show a commitment to Fair Work First principles, though you can ask for an exemption. Official source: https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/community-choices. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Edinburgh Airport Community Fund (Autumn 2026 round)

Edinburgh Airport

Up to £7,000Scotland

The Edinburgh Airport Community Fund helps local communities share in the success of Scotland's busiest airport. It gives grants to charities and community groups working to improve opportunities, facilities and services for local people. The Autumn 2026 round is open now and closes at 00:01 on 13 November 2026, so aim to submit by the end of 12 November. Your project must support one or more of the four pillars of the airport's Greater Good sustainability strategy. These are Zero Carbon, Enhancing Scotland, Scotland's Best Business and Trusted Neighbour. Priority goes to projects that help people living closest to the airport or most affected by aircraft noise and airport operations. Themes include climate action, cutting local environmental harm, biodiversity and rewilding, and local partnerships. They also include skills and jobs for disadvantaged people, support for vulnerable groups, and urgent cost-of-living help. The main fund pays up to £7,000. Gala days, Christmas events and local fairs can apply for up to £750. In some cases the Board may give up to £1,500 for cost-of-living support, such as items for foodbanks. Projects that leave a lasting, tangible impact, or could become self-sufficient, get special consideration. The fund will not pay for one-off costs, salaries, consultant fees, travel, utilities, stationery, IT equipment, perishable or single-use items, running costs or play park equipment. You can only receive funding once every two years, apart from gala and cost-of-living awards. The Board meets on 27 November 2026, and payments usually take about six weeks to process. Official source: https://corporate.edinburghairport.com/community/edinburgh-airport-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Moray Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2026/27

tsiMORAY (Moray Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund Partnership)

Up to £15,000Scotland

Moray community groups can get up to £10,000 (or £15,000 in partnership) for projects that support adult mental health and wellbeing. Projects should reduce isolation, build connection and help prevent crisis. Apply by 16 November 2026. Official source: https://tsimoray.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Year-6-MCMHWF-Guidance-1.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Hartlepool Pride in Place Open Call for Proposals 2026

Hartlepool Borough Council (Hartlepool Board)

Funding amount not listedNorth East England

The Hartlepool Board has launched the first open call for proposals under the Pride in Place Programme. Up to £200,000 of capital funding is available in this call. It is for projects that bring a clear community benefit within Hartlepool. Your project must fit one of two priorities. The first is activating parks, public spaces and beaches. The second is community assets and neighbourhood spaces. Applications are welcome from organisations that can show how local people will benefit. Priority goes to projects that help communities with the greatest levels of need in Hartlepool. A map of Mission Critical Neighbourhoods is available on the funder page. The prospectus, application guidance and application form are published there too. The deadline is Monday 30 November 2026 at 5pm. You do not have to develop your proposal alone. The Board has commissioned Hartlepool Opportunities Partnership (HOP) to support organisations and groups working on proposals. You can contact HOP at myprideinplace@hopvcse.org.uk. This call is part of a wider programme. Hartlepool has secured up to £20 million over ten years, from April 2026 to March 2036. The money is split with 75% for capital projects and 25% for revenue projects. The Hartlepool Board oversees how it is spent. The Board is independently chaired and brings together residents, businesses and strategic partners. Your idea may not be ready to become an application yet. If so, you can submit a community idea instead. These ideas help shape future funding rounds, feasibility studies and investment across Hartlepool. Official source: https://www.hartlepool.gov.uk/prideinplace. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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West Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Fund

West Northamptonshire Council

£1,000 - £7,500East Midlands

The Neighbourhood Fund from West Northamptonshire Council supports projects and services that respond to the neighbourhood priorities identified by the Local Area Partnerships (LAPs). It closes on 30 November 2026. Grants range from £1,000 to £7,500. The council wants to fund work that takes a place-based approach across neighbourhood priorities. Your project should show collaboration between organisations and partners, and meaningful engagement with residents and community voice. It should use an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. This is a community led way of working that builds on existing strengths and assets. Strong projects will help communities create their own solutions and take action to support themselves and each other. They will also improve residents' health, wellbeing and quality of life. The fund suits voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations, Town and Parish Councils, and community groups that work closely with local people. It could be a good fit if you know your neighbourhood well and already work with partners. One thing to note: the fund focuses on priority places set through the Local Area Partnerships. Not every part of West Northamptonshire will qualify. Look at the neighbourhood priorities for your area before you apply, and make sure your project responds to them directly. To apply, email the council's LAPs team for an application form and guidance. The opening date is 5 October 2026. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Official source: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/community-funding-grants/community-funding-grants-available. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Hornsea 3 Legacy Fund

GrantScape (funded by Ørsted)

£100,000East of England

The Hornsea 3 Legacy Fund gives one £100,000 grant each year to a single flagship capital project. Ørsted funds it and GrantScape runs it. Your project must be ‘Inspired by Green’. This means you show how you are cutting its carbon footprint and how it will make a positive difference to the environment. Your project must also fit one of two themes. The first is community buildings and facilities, such as capital improvements to village halls, community centres, sports centres, museums or heritage centres. Projects that help a building move to greener operations are particularly welcome. The second is environmental, green and public open space projects, such as habitat or species conservation. It suits charities and community groups, parish and town councils, and other not-for-profit organisations whose project is in the fund's area of benefit. Your total project cost must be between £100,000 and £1 million. Match funding is not required, but you will probably need other funding too. There is one deadline a year. This round closes at midnight on 2 December 2026, and decisions are due by early March 2027. Late applications cannot be considered. You can also send a separate application to the Hornsea 3 Community Fund for the same project. If your Legacy Fund bid succeeds, the Community Fund will not also support it. This means the most you can get in one round is £100,000. Treat the Community Fund bid as a back-up. If you are offered a grant, your project should be ready to start within six months and finish within 24 months. The assessors will look closely at match funding gaps and project consents, so have these in hand before you apply. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/hornsea-3-legacy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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South Oxfordshire Councillor Community Grant Scheme 2026/27

South Oxfordshire District Council

£250 - £7,500South East England

South Oxfordshire District Council's Councillor Community Grant Scheme 2026/27 is open now. Each district councillor has £7,500 to give to projects and activities that benefit people in their ward, budget permitting. The council is especially keen on projects with the greatest impact for residents. That includes work to protect and restore the natural world, action on the climate emergency, and support for thriving, healthy and inclusive communities. Your project must show a clear benefit to people in the ward you apply to. You can ask for £250 up to £7,500 from each councillor. In wards with more than one councillor, all ward members may consider your application together. If your project reaches a wider area, you can apply to several councillors or wards. The council can fund up to 100 per cent of the total cost. Capital projects must cost £15,000 or less in total; revenue projects have no such limit. Your project must be finished within 12 months of the award decision. The scheme suits non-profit community organisations that mainly serve South Oxfordshire residents. Town and parish councils can apply too. Applications close at midday on 4 December 2026. Decisions are likely from 1 March 2027 onwards. Offer letters may be delayed because of the number of applications. One important caveat: do not start your project until you have your offer letter. The council can fund projects that have already started, but it will not pay any retrospective costs. It also cannot fund work that will finish before the decision is made. Official source: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/community-support/grants/councillor-community-grants/. Official source: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/community-support/grants/councillor-community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Uttlesford Zero Carbon Communities Grants 2026

Uttlesford District Council (Sustainable Uttlesford)

£500 - £10,000East of England

The Zero Carbon Communities Grants help local groups take practical action on climate change and nature. This round is open now and closes on 4 December 2026. Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available. The fund supports new projects that cut carbon emissions, engage people in climate action, or restore and enhance nature. Projects might include energy conservation or efficiency measures for community buildings. They might also include community energy schemes, such as energy efficiency projects or renewable energy installations for local benefit. Nature recovery work is welcome too, such as improving, expanding, connecting or creating new wildlife areas. The fund also covers community engagement on climate change, for example encouraging walking and cycling, reducing waste or getting people volunteering. The grants suit parish and town councils, formally constituted community groups and community interest companies working in the Uttlesford district. Not-for-profit groups without a formal constitution can also apply. They need a constituted organisation willing to administer the money through its bank account, such as a mainstream service, a town or parish council, or a community group. You are welcome to apply for more than one project. Bear in mind that the aim is to spread the funding so it can support as wide a range of projects as possible across the district. The grants are for new projects. You apply through the Sustainable Uttlesford grant page. The Zero Carbon Communities Grant page at Uttlesford District Council has more information to help you with your application. Official source: https://sustainable-uttlesford.org.uk/grant/zero-carbon-communities-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Litchardon Cross Solar Park Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Infinis Energy)

£500 - £8,750South West England

The Litchardon Cross Solar Park Community Fund gives grants to community projects that benefit people living in five north Devon parishes: Fremington, Westleigh, Instow, Tawstock, and Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey. GrantScape runs the fund. It is paid for by Infinis Energy, which developed the solar park. You can apply for between £500 and £8,750. Larger grants may be awarded if you can show exceptional community benefit. The fund pays for both capital and revenue projects, and revenue projects can run over two years. Ideas include improvements to village halls and community centres, insulation and solar panels for community buildings, health and wellbeing activities, parks and growing schemes, playgrounds and sports equipment, and educational work. £2,000 of each year's budget is set aside for STEM educational grants. The fund suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools and non-profit social enterprises. Your organisation does not have to be based in the area, as long as the people who benefit live there. This round closes at midnight on 9 December 2026. Decisions are due in early March 2027. A local panel, with a representative from each parish, decides which projects to fund. You do not need match funding. However, for requests above £2,500, priority may go to groups that have tried to raise money or applied to other funders. In-kind help, such as donated materials or volunteer time, counts towards this. One thing to plan for: the fund cannot pay for work that starts before a decision is made and a grant contract is issued. If you are unsure whether your project fits, GrantScape encourages you to contact them before you fill in the form. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/litchardon-cross-solar-park-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Breckland Council Inspiring Communities

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Breckland Council Communities Grants gives charities and community groups grants of up to £5,000 for projects in Breckland District. Norfolk Community Foundation runs the fund, which has a total pot of £84,000 for 2026-27. Your project must fit at least one of the listed priorities. The council's priorities focus on working with the most disadvantaged people in your community to improve their life chances. This covers domestic abuse, mental health, social isolation and loneliness, and early intervention work that stops problems escalating into crisis. The Breckland Health and Wellbeing Partnership priorities aim to reduce health inequalities. They cover preventing cardiovascular disease, improving mental health, tackling alcohol dependency and related concerns, and promoting good health at every age through the StartWell, LiveWell and AgeWell approach. Charities, faith organisations, parish and town councils, schools, social enterprises, CICs and voluntary or community groups can apply. You no longer need match funding. You can ask for all or part of your project cost, up to £5,000. The fund runs four rounds in 2026-27. The next deadline is on 10 December 2026, with decisions expected in February. The final round closes on 11 March 2027, with decisions expected in May. Before you apply, tell your Breckland ward councillor that you are applying. Make sure your application is complete by the deadline too. Incomplete applications are held over until they are complete, so your decision may come later than planned. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/breckland-council-communities-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Bramford to Twinstead Community Fund (Local Fund)

National Grid (administered by Localgiving)

Up to £20,000East of England

Local grants for communities closest to the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement in Suffolk and Essex: up to £5,000 for feasibility studies and larger grants for projects, up to £20,000 depending on type and scale. Amount: Up to £20,000. Current round closes 5pm on Friday 11 December 2026; considered at the January panel. Who can apply: Not-for-profit, community-focused organisations, including parish councils, delivering projects in the eligible areas of Suffolk and Essex shown on the map. How to apply: Check your eligibility with the Localgiving postcode checker and start your application on Localgiving before 5pm on 11 December 2026. Official source: https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgrade/bramford-to-twinstead/community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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National Grid Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund

National Grid (administered by Localgiving)

Up to £20,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund is run by National Grid Electricity Transmission and managed by Localgiving. It supports projects that bring meaningful and lasting benefits to the people and places hosting National Grid's Yorkshire GREEN construction project. Your project should support one or more of these themes: education and STEM opportunities; protecting the environment and access to green spaces; improving community spaces and saving energy; help with the cost of living and employability; physical health and activity; and mental health and wellbeing. There are three grant sizes. You can ask for up to £5,000 for a feasibility study, such as a disability access review or an energy usage audit. Up to £10,000 is available for other projects, including new work or extensions to past projects lasting up to 12 months. Up to £20,000 is available for capital works on a building or land your organisation owns or leases. The fund suits charities and community groups, parish and town councils with non-statutory projects, and school PTAs or "Friends of" groups. Your project must take place in the area where the construction work is happening. The funder page shows more than one closing date for the current round, so please confirm the current deadline on the official page before you apply. One thing to plan for: you can only apply once per financial year, from April to March, to this fund or National Grid's Community Grant Programme. This rule applies whatever the outcome of your earlier application. For capital projects, any planning or landowner permissions must already be approved before you apply. You will also need at least three quotes from different contractors. Official source: https://localgiving.org/yorkshire-green-local-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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International Tree Foundation - UK Community Tree Planting Programme

International Tree Foundation

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

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.

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Necton Greener Grid Park Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Statkraft)

£500 - £20,000East of England

Statkraft's Necton Greener Grid Park Community Fund, run by GrantScape, supports community and environmental projects that cut carbon and help local communities move towards net zero. Projects must be located in, or benefit, the parishes of Necton and Fransham in Norfolk. You can apply for between £500 and £20,000. The fund has £20,000 available each year. There is normally one round a year, but unallocated money in 2026 means an extra round is open now. Applications close at midnight on 16 December 2026. Decisions are expected in early March 2027. The fund could pay for energy audits of community buildings and the improvements they recommend, such as insulation, solar panels and battery storage, ground source heating, better glazing or more efficient heating. It can also support educational activities about net zero, carbon reduction training for voluntary groups, habitat conservation and tree planting in public spaces, public electric vehicle charge points, and lighting upgrades. The list is not exhaustive. It suits charities and community groups, parish councils, non-profit social enterprises and community interest companies, schools, and consultants who run carbon reduction training. A local panel, with three representatives from each parish council, decides which projects to fund and how much to give. They look at outcomes, community support, legacy, your ability to deliver and value for money. Grants under £5,000 need no match funding. Larger requests need at least 20% match funding, although this does not have to be secured before you apply, and in-kind contributions can count. One practical point: the fund will not pay for work that starts, or costs you incur, before a decision is made and a grant contract is issued. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/necton-greener-grid-park-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Warwick District Community Climate and Nature Fund

Warwick District Council

Up to £10,000West Midlands

Warwick District Council's Community Climate and Nature Fund pays for local projects that help create a greener and more resilient Warwick District. The council wants to support community action across the district that cuts carbon, protects nature and reduces waste. Your project needs to meet one or more of five aims. These are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting and building resilience to climate change, conserving and enhancing biodiversity, and reducing waste, increasing recycling or supporting the circular economy. The fifth aim is research that helps you make bigger funding applications later on. You can apply for up to £10,000. The fund suits charities and community groups, including registered charities, community interest companies, community benefit societies and constituted not-for-profit groups. Town and parish councils and schools can apply too. The fund runs in rounds during the 2026/27 financial year. The application windows are 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 (decisions by 31 October 2026), 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 (decisions by 31 January 2027), and 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2027 (decisions by 30 April 2027). You apply online through the council's MyAccount system, which lets you save your progress and return later. Before you start, download and fill in the budget template spreadsheet, as you will need to upload it with the form. The council also asks you to read the full guidance notes first, so you can be sure your project is eligible. If you cannot use the online form, you can email the sustainability team to ask for a Word version instead. Official source: https://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/info/20468/sustainability_and_climate_change/2111/community_climate_and_nature_fund. Official source: https://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/info/20468/sustainability_and_climate_change/2111/community_climate_and_nature_fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Sizewell C Community Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEast of England

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.

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Bramley Battery Storage Community Benefit Fund (Hampshire)

GrantScape (funded by BW ESS)

£250 - £5,000South East England

The Bramley Battery Storage Community Benefit Fund gives grants to community projects that help people living in Bramley Parish, Hampshire. BW ESS, the company behind the Bramley Battery Storage development, pays for it, and GrantScape runs it. The fund has £10,000 a year for the lifetime of the development. This sum is linked to inflation, so it should grow each year. You can apply for between £250 and £5,000. The current round closes at midnight on 13 January 2027. Decisions are expected by the end of March 2027. There is one round each year, and extra rounds may open if money is left over. The fund is open to any community project that benefits local residents. Examples include improvements to village halls and community centres, insulation or solar panels for community buildings, health and wellbeing projects, and work tackling social isolation or family poverty. It also covers parks and nature projects, playgrounds, sports equipment, and educational activities such as STEM sessions, outdoor classrooms and Forest School. The list gives ideas only and is not exhaustive. It suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools and non-profit social enterprises. Groups based outside the parish can apply if their activity serves Bramley Parish residents. A local Advisory Panel decides which projects to fund and how much. It includes representatives from the Parish Council, the school and the pre-school. One practical point: the fund will not pay for anything retrospectively. Your work or spending must start after the funding decision and after GrantScape issues a formal grant contract. If you are unsure whether your project fits, GrantScape encourages you to get in touch before you fill in the form. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/bramley-battery-storage-hampshire/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Grimsby Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund

GrantScape (funded by Aura Power)

£250 - £10,000Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands

The Grimsby Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund offers grants of £250 to £10,000 for community projects that benefit people living in the parishes of Ayelsby, Healing and Riby in Lincolnshire. It is funded by Aura Power, which provides £20,000 each year, rising with inflation. The fund supports a wide range of projects. You could ask for help with improvements to village halls, churches, schools or community centres, or with energy efficiency measures such as public EV charging points. It also funds activities that tackle social isolation, support health and wellbeing or bring people together. Parks, nature reserves, community growing, woodland, playgrounds and sports equipment are covered too. These are only examples, so other community ideas may fit. It suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools and non-profit social enterprises. You can be based outside the three parishes, as long as the people who benefit live there. A building or other capital project must be within the area. This round closes at midnight on 20 January 2027. Decisions are due by the end of April 2027. There is one round each year, with extra rounds if money is left over. A local advisory group decides which projects to fund. It looks at the benefits to the community, local support and involvement, your ability to deliver, value for money and how the project will last. If you ask for more than £2,500, it will also look at what your organisation is putting in, such as match funding or donated labour and materials. One thing to note: the fund will not pay for work that starts before a decision is made and a grant contract is issued. It also will not cover general overheads such as insurance or energy bills. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/grimsby-solar-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/grimsby-solar-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Kemble Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund

GrantScape (funded by Aura Power)

Funding amount not listedSouth West England

The Kemble Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in the parishes of Kemble and Ewen, and Crudwell. The fund is listed with Aura Power. If you have an idea that will make a real difference to people living locally, this fund is worth a look. The fund provides £20,000 each year, and this amount rises in line with inflation. It is shared between the two parish areas. Kemble and Ewen receives 70% of the annual fund, currently £14,000. Crudwell receives 30%, currently £6,000. These are the totals available for each area each year. This round closes at midnight on 20 January 2027. Decisions are due by the end of April 2027, so plan your project timeline with that in mind. Leave yourself enough time to prepare a strong application before the closing date. The fund suits projects that will benefit the local community in one of these parish areas. You need to choose the area your project will benefit, as this decides which pot of money you apply to and which rules apply to you. One thing to note: each area has its own funding criteria. Read the criteria for your chosen area carefully before you start writing, because the rules for one parish area may differ from the other. Making sure your project fits the right criteria from the outset will save you time and give your application the best chance. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/kemble-solar-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Peak District Community Nature Fund

Peak District National Park Foundation

£500 - £5,000North West England, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands

The Peak District Foundation's Community Nature Fund supports projects that create, improve or expand spaces for nature inside the Peak District National Park. The foundation is happy to back all kinds of work that helps wildlife and biodiversity. Examples include creating wildflower meadows, planting hedgerows or trees, building or restoring ponds, and putting up bird or bat boxes. Grants range from £500 to £5,000. The money goes towards the specific costs of delivering your project. That can include hiring or buying tools, equipment and materials. It can also cover professional contractors where there is a clear and justifiable need. The fund will not pay for general running costs, such as overheads or core staff salaries. The fund suits parish councils, schools, charities and community groups working to help nature locally. Individual landowners can apply too, as long as the project is not-for-profit and clearly benefits nature. Your project must take place within the National Park boundary. Sites already managed or protected for nature, such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest or nature reserves, cannot be funded. The next deadline is 29 January 2027. You will hear the outcome by 26 February 2027. Earlier rounds this year closed on 5 June and 25 September 2026. Competition is strong. The foundation receives far more applications than it can fund, so an eligible project is not guaranteed a grant. In the last year, around two thirds of applicants received an award. If you are successful, you must complete a short evaluation form and maintain anything bought or built with the grant for at least five years. Official source: https://www.peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk/community-nature-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Mid Suffolk District Council Locality Awards 2026 to 2027

Mid Suffolk District Council

Funding amount not listedEast of England

Locality Awards are a light touch community grant from Mid Suffolk District Council. They let District Councillors support small-scale community groups and projects in their local area. Councillors can also use them to contribute towards larger projects. Eligible projects range widely. Examples include improvements to community facilities and sports clubs, wildflower planting, and buying equipment for youth groups or community shops. Whatever you plan, your project must benefit the community where the funded activity takes place. Each District Councillor has a budget of £10,000 to allocate across their area. This is the councillor's total pot, not a set award size. The amount you receive will depend on your project and your councillor's decision. The scheme suits community groups in Mid Suffolk with a clear local project in mind. It works well for modest, practical needs, and it can also add a contribution to a bigger scheme. The 2026/27 round is open now and closes on Friday 29 January 2027. One practical point matters most. Your organisation and a District Councillor must both complete the application form. The council recommends that you talk your project through with your District Councillor before you submit. Starting that conversation early gives you time to secure their support before the closing date. The 2026/27 Locality Awards Guidance sets out the full eligibility criteria and a breakdown of eligible projects. The council updates allocations monthly and lists them alphabetically by ward. You can see how money has been spent in your area this year and in earlier years. Official source: https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/w/locality-awards. Official source: https://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/w/locality-awards. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Babergh District Council Locality Awards 2026 to 2027

Babergh District Council

Funding amount not listedEast of England

Locality Awards are a light touch community grant from Babergh District Council. They let District Councillors in Babergh support small-scale community groups and projects in their local area. They can also contribute towards larger projects. The awards can pay for a wide range of things. Examples include improvements to community facilities and sports clubs, wildflower planting, and buying equipment for youth groups or community shops. Whatever you plan, it must benefit the community where the funded activity takes place. Each District Councillor has a budget of £2,000 to allocate. This makes the scheme a good fit if you run a small local group with a modest, practical project. It also suits you if you need a contribution towards something bigger. The 2026/27 round is open now. You can apply until Friday 29 January 2027. One thing to plan for: the application form must be completed by both your organisation and a District Councillor. The council recommends that you talk to your District Councillor about your project before you submit your application. Full eligibility criteria and a breakdown of eligible projects are in the 2026-27 Locality Awards Guidance. The council updates the 2026/27 allocations every month, listed alphabetically by ward. You can also view allocations from 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 to see how the money has been spent in your area before. Official source: https://www.babergh.gov.uk/w/locality-awards. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Free Trees for Schools and Communities

Woodland Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland, Scotland, Wales

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.

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Wyre Forest Community Leadership Fund 2026/27

Wyre Forest District Council

£250 - £1,000West Midlands

The Community Leadership Fund lets each Wyre Forest District councillor support local initiatives, projects and activities of their choice in 2026-27. Each councillor has £1,000 to give to organisations whose work will benefit their ward. You cannot apply to the council directly. A councillor chooses to back your organisation and completes the application form. If you run a local project, start by talking to your ward councillor or another Wyre Forest councillor. The smallest grant is £250, so one councillor can support up to four projects. Councillors can also pool their money, so several councillors might each give to the same organisation. Your organisation must be in Wyre Forest, but it does not have to be in the councillor's own ward. Grants can cover revenue or capital costs, including contributions to building projects or buying equipment. The activity can have already happened, or it can be planned within the next six months. Councillors must allocate their funding by Sunday 31 January 2027. Any money not allocated by then goes into the council's general reserves. If your organisation is not a registered charity or statutory body, you will need proof of its legal identity, such as company registration or a constitution. No payment is made without these documents. Payment is by BACS only, and your treasurer or another office holder must sign a written receipt. You must spend the money within six months of receiving it, and any money not used for the approved purpose must be repaid. All allocations are published on the council's website, and the council's media office may issue press releases about them. Official source: https://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/community-and-environment/localism-and-community-grants/community-leadership-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Lincolnshire Councillor Community Grant Fund

Lincolnshire County Council

£100 - £15,000East Midlands

The Councillor Community Grant Fund from Lincolnshire County Council helps county councillors back local groups and community projects across Lincolnshire. Projects should bring clear benefits to residents, meet local needs and support the council plan priorities. It can pay for community events and activities, including start-up or running costs. It also covers equipment for events, sports clubs and community activities, and improvements, maintenance or repairs to community facilities. It funds neighbourhood improvements such as benches, planters and noticeboards, and community emergency resilience, including equipment or training. Funding can cover up to 100 per cent of project costs or contribute towards them. There are two streams. Divisional grants start at £100, with £3,000 available in each division for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. Your local councillor decides which projects to support and how much each one receives. Councillors can pool funding with other divisions for larger projects. Divisional grants must be awarded by the end of February 2027. The strategic fund offers £3,001 to £15,000 for larger or cross-division projects with wider impact. The strategic fund runs in monthly rounds. The current round runs from 1 October to 31 October 2026, with decisions by 30 November 2026. Further rounds follow each month, and the final round closes on 31 January 2027, with decisions by 28 February 2027. One thing to know: you cannot apply on your own. A county councillor must put your project forward, and strategic applications need the support of one or more councillors. Divisional projects must be delivered within 12 months, and you must provide evidence of spending. Official source: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/grants-funding/councillor-community-grant-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Gowerton Solar Park Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Infinis Energy)

£500 - £25,000Wales

The Gowerton Solar Park Community Fund offers grants of £500 to £25,000 for community and environmental projects that benefit people living within 2km of the solar park in West Glamorgan. It is a one-off fund of £116,750 from Infinis Energy, run by GrantScape. You can apply for capital or revenue costs. Revenue projects can run for up to two years. Ideas on the page include improvements to village halls and community centres, insulation and solar panels for community buildings, and health and wellbeing activities. Other examples are projects tackling social isolation, parks and nature projects, playgrounds and sports equipment, and educational trips or Forest School work. The list is not exhaustive. It suits charities and community groups, community councils, non-fee paying schools and colleges, and not-for-profit social enterprises. Your organisation does not have to be based in the area, as long as the people who benefit live there. Capital works must take place within the 2km area. The closing date is 17 February 2027. Decisions are due by the end of April 2027. The fund will start with a single round, and all the money could be awarded in that round if enough strong applications arrive. Match funding is not required. For requests above £2,500, though, priority may go to organisations that can show they have tried to raise money or applied to other funders. In-kind help, such as donated time or materials, counts towards this. You cannot claim for costs you have already spent. Work must start after a decision is made and a grant contract is issued. GrantScape encourages you to get in touch before applying if you are unsure whether your project fits. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/gowerton-solar-park-community-fund/. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/gowerton-solar-park-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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East Hampshire Councillor Community Grant Scheme 2026 to 2027

East Hampshire District Council

Up to £2,000South East England

East Hampshire District Council gives each of its district councillors a budget to support local voluntary and not-for-profit organisations. If your group works within a councillor's ward, or its work benefits that ward, you could apply for help with your project. The scheme is open now for 2026-27. Each councillor has £7,000 to share out, and a single councillor can award a grant of up to £2,000. You can apply to more than one councillor. The scheme closes on Friday 26 February 2027. You can apply at any point before then, but each councillor's funds can run out earlier. Applications can be made until the councillor has spent all of their allocated funds, so it pays to apply early. This scheme suits charities and community groups with a clear local project and a good link to their ward. Councillors are encouraged to take an active role in deciding where their money goes, so it helps to bring them in early as you develop your idea. The main caveat is that grants are given at each councillor's discretion. You must contact your district councillor, or councillors, before you apply to discuss your project and ask for their support. Applications sent in without their backing may not be approved. The council's Community Development Team can also talk through your proposal and confirm whether your project is eligible. The council publishes criteria and guidance, terms and conditions and the application questions for 2026-27, so you can prepare before you start. It also shares records of how councillor grants were spent in past years. Official source: https://www.easthants.gov.uk/communities-and-wellbeing/funding-and-grants/councillor-community-grant-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Basingstoke and Deane Councillor Community Grants 2026/27

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

£250 - £3,000South East England

The Councillor Community Grants scheme for 2026/27 helps local voluntary and community groups pay for one-off items or activities that benefit people living in Basingstoke and Deane. The money comes from the grant allocations given to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Councillors, so your local councillors play a central part in the process. You can ask for between £250 and £3,000. Your request must show a clear community need and a community benefit that is ongoing. Applications opened on 1 June 2026 and the final deadline is midday on 1 March 2027. Before you apply, read the Guidance for Applicants. Then contact your chosen councillor or councillors to talk through your idea and confirm they support it. You then email them a completed application form and the supporting documents listed in the guidance. This scheme suits community and voluntary organisations and groups that have a specific, practical purchase or project in mind and a councillor willing to back it. The council publishes details of grants awarded in previous years, which can give you a feel for the kind of requests that have been funded. One important point: this is reimbursement funding. The grant pays you back for approved spending, so your group will need to be able to cover the cost first. You also have 8 weeks from grant approval to buy the items or deliver the approved activity, so plan your timing carefully before you apply. Official source: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/cllr-community-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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North West Leicestershire Environment and Zero Carbon Grants

North West Leicestershire District Council

£50 - £1,000East Midlands

North West Leicestershire District Council offers Environment and Zero Carbon Grants of £50 to £1,000. They pay for simple, practical community projects that protect or improve the local environment or reduce carbon impact. The council gives examples of what it likes to fund. These include energy-efficiency upgrades to buildings, such as LED lighting or roof insulation, and schemes that encourage cycling and walking. Green space work is welcome too, such as community orchards, wildflower meadows, and tree or hedge planting. You could also ask for equipment for composting, recycling or litter picking, or for projects that boost biodiversity. The grants suit charities and community groups, social enterprises, and town and parish councils in North West Leicestershire. Your project must benefit residents of the district only. You must put in cash match funding of £50 to £1,000, so your project needs a total value of at least £100. In-kind support does not count as match funding. You must deliver the project within 12 months. The deadline is 1 March 2027, but the scheme may close sooner if the money is all allocated, so applying early is sensible. Applications that arrive after the deadline will not be reviewed until the week commencing 29 March 2027. If you receive a grant, you will need to complete the council's monitoring forms, send receipts and photographs, and credit the grant in your publicity. If you do not run the project or provide monitoring information when asked, the council may reclaim the money and may not consider your future applications. Official source: https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/green_grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Rookery South Community Trust Fund

GrantScape (funded by Rookery South Limited)

£250 - £10,000East of England

The Rookery South Community Trust Fund offers grants to not-for-profit organisations with projects in ten parishes near Stewartby in Bedfordshire. The money comes from Rookery South Limited in connection with its energy recovery facility. GrantScape runs the fund on the company's behalf. Around £65,000 is available each year. You can apply for revenue costs, capital costs, or both in the same application. There are two levels of grant. Small grants range from £250 to £2,500 and make up about a quarter of the budget. Main grants range from £2,501 to £10,000 and make up about three quarters. These splits are indicative only. The Advisory Panel may move funds between the two levels depending on the volume, quality and nature of applications. The fund suits community groups and other not-for-profit organisations in Ampthill, Brogborough, Cranfield, Houghton Conquest, Lidlington, Marston Moreteyne, Maulden, Millbrook, Stewartby and Wootton. Your project must be located in one of these parishes. There are two funding rounds each year. The next round closes at midnight on 3 March 2027, with decisions by the end of May 2027. The round after that closes on 8 September 2027, with decisions by mid-November 2027. The company has committed to donations for at least 25 years from 2022, or until the facility closes if that is sooner. You must apply online, and other formats will not be accepted. If you cannot use the online form because of specific communication needs, GrantScape can help with alternative arrangements. Bear in mind that applications arriving after a closing date are automatically moved to the next round, if one is available. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/rsctf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Grampound Community Benefit Fund (Garlenick Wind Farm)

GrantScape (funded by Garlenick Wind Farm Ltd)

£150 - £11,000South West England

The Grampound Community Benefit Fund offers grants for community projects in the Parish of Grampound with Creed, Cornwall. The money comes from Garlenick Wind Farm Ltd, which owns the Garlenick Wind Farm. The turbines have been running since the end of 2014. GrantScape manages the fund. Groups can apply for between £150 and £11,000. If 50% of the fund's value for the year is higher than £11,000, you can ask for up to that amount instead. In exceptional circumstances, a larger grant of up to the total value of the fund for the year may be considered, up to £22,000. Your project must be located within the Parish of Grampound with Creed. This is the key test, so make sure your project sits inside the parish before you start. There is one application round each year. The next closing date is 10 March 2027 at midnight. You should hear a decision by the end of May 2027. Extra rounds may open if not all of the money is given out. A local Advisory Panel helps decide how the grants are shared out. Its members were chosen through an open local ballot and voting process. In the past, applicants presented their bids to the panel at a public meeting. This no longer happens, so your written application needs to make your case on its own. Before you apply, read the full criteria on the GrantScape fund page. You can also see which organisations have won grants in previous years. This may help you judge whether your project is a good fit. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/garlenickwindfarmltd/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Pen Bryn Oer Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Rhymney and Tredegar)

GrantScape (funded by REG Windpower)

£250 - £7,500Wales

The Pen Bryn Oer Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund gives small grants to projects in the Community Council areas of Rhymney and Tredegar. The money comes from Pen Bryn Oer Wind Farm, and GrantScape runs the fund. There is £30,000 to give out each year. You can apply for between £250 and £7,500. Be realistic about the amount, though. The fund says grants above £2,000 are not usually awarded, so most groups should plan for up to £2,000. The fund is open to new applications. There are two rounds each year. The next round closes at midnight on 10 March 2027, with decisions by the end of May 2027. The round after that closes on 1 September 2027. Your project must be located within the Community Council areas of Rhymney or Tredegar. This suits local groups with a project rooted in these communities. A GrantScape Grant Officer first checks every application against the criteria. If yours does not meet them, GrantScape will contact you to talk it through. They may then advise that it can go no further. Eligible applications go to a local Advisory Group of councillors and a Tredegar resident. The Advisory Group makes recommendations, and GrantScape's Board of Trustees makes the final decisions. You will hear the outcome by email around the published decision date. One practical point: do not contact Advisory Group members about your application. All questions should go through GrantScape. Read the full fund criteria, linked from the fund page, before you apply. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/penbrynoercbf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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East Youlstone Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

GrantScape (funded by East Youlstone Wind Farm Ltd)

£250 - £7,500South West England

The East Youlstone Community Benefit Fund shares money from the East Youlstone Wind Farm with local groups around East Youlstone, North Devon. The wind farm was first developed by Airvolution Energy and is now managed by Netro Energy Limited. You can apply for a grant of between £250 and £7,500. Around £15,000 is available to give out each year. The wind farm's donation is linked to inflation, so the yearly pot is likely to grow. The fund is open to new applications now. There is one funding round each year, and the next closing date is midnight on 10 March 2027. If you miss it, you will need to wait for the following year's round. Your project must be inside the eligible funding area. The fund page has a map where you can enter your project postcode to see whether it qualifies. Do this before you start writing your application. A local Advisory Group of ten people reviews the applications and decides how the money is shared out. In the previous round, decisions were made at the end of May 2026. You can also look at the list of groups that have received grants before. It gives you a feel for the kinds of projects the fund has backed. One thing to keep in mind: the total pot is modest, at about £15,000 a year, so plan your request with that in mind. The fund page asks you to read the full criteria and how to apply guidance before you begin. It is a good idea to give yourself plenty of time before the March closing date. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/eastyoulstonecbf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Malvern Hills Ward Member Community Grants

Malvern Hills District Council

Up to £10,000West Midlands

The Ward Member Community Grant Scheme gives local councillors in Malvern Hills a small, flexible pot of money to support projects in their wards. It is designed to tackle 'here and now' issues quickly and to help communities lead their own local solutions. Grants can support projects that improve health and wellbeing, the local economy or the environment for residents. Examples include specific items or activities for community groups, projects that improve public spaces, events that bring people together and reduce social isolation, community safety initiatives, and activities that promote health and wellbeing. Ward Members can fund any element of your project, as long as it does not conflict with Council policy. Projects can sit in one ward or span several wards. The scheme suits charities and community groups, voluntary groups, schools, and parish and town councils whose work benefits local residents. Each Ward Member has £10,000 in total to award across the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years, so money is limited. The deadline for applications in the 2026/27 financial year is 22 March 2027. Late applications will be rejected automatically. Once your form is complete, the Council aims to pay your grant within 15 working days. One practical point: the scheme will not fund work that has already been done, and it will not repay money you have already spent. Speak to your Ward Member before you start an application, because only they can submit it to the Council. Official source: https://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/about-your-council/councillor-information/ward-budget-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Twin Rivers Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (NTR)

Funding amount not listedYorkshire and The Humber

The Twin Rivers Wind Farm Community Fund shares out an annual donation of around £42,000 from NTR plc, which owns and runs the Twin Rivers Wind Farm. The Main Fund and the Small Grants Fund are both open now. They close on 31 March 2027, if funds allow. Half of each year's donation goes to projects that benefit the parishes of Reedness, Swinefleet and Twin Rivers in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The other half supports environmental education activities run by schools anywhere in the East Riding. The fund backs educational, environmental, energy-efficiency, community and charitable projects. It focuses on sustainable community development, renewable energy, greener communities and conserving natural resources. The fund suits charities and community groups, societies, parish councils, schools, and faith groups and churches. New groups can be considered. So can project ideas where no group exists yet. You can ask for up to £2,000 from the Small Grants Fund. If you need more than £2,000, apply to the Main Fund. Most applications take around 14 days from application to decision. A panel decides on each one. It includes the three parish councils, the developer and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The panel can make a full award or a part award, or it can decline. One practical point: as a guide, the panel suggests you contribute 20 per cent of your total project costs. This does not have to be cash. Donations, loaned equipment, free use of land or buildings and volunteer time all count. Awards over £10,000 are paid in two parts. You receive the balance once you submit your end of grant form. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/twin-rivers-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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