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All open grants for parish and town councils (115)

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Goole Fields Wind Farms Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by RWE)

Up to £50,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Goole Fields Wind Farms Community Fund shares out an annual donation of around £325,000 from RWE, which owns and runs the Goole Fields Wind Farm. It supports projects of public benefit in and around Goole, covering educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and amenity initiatives. For 2026-27, the panel wants projects that fit one or more themes: education and training, health and wellbeing, community facilities, bringing communities together, local services, supporting the most vulnerable, local arts, culture and heritage, and protecting and enhancing the environment. The fund suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups in the area of benefit. New groups, or project ideas where no group exists yet, can also be considered. You can apply for up to £5,000 through the Small Grants Fund. For more than £5,000, up to a maximum of £50,000, you apply to the Main Fund. Up to 100% funding is possible in some cases. However, projects that put in their own contribution are viewed more favourably. As a guide, the panel suggests 20% of total project costs. This can be cash, donations, equipment loans, free use of land or buildings, or volunteer time. Both funds are open now and run until 31 March 2027. The Small Grants Fund may close earlier if the money runs out. For the Main Fund, applications submitted between 17 August and 30 October 2026 go to the panel meeting on 1 December 2026. Dates for 2027 meetings will be confirmed after that meeting. If you are aiming for the December panel, you need to apply by 30 October 2026. Decisions are made by a panel of local volunteers, with council and operator representatives also sitting on the panel. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/goole-fields-wind-farms-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £10,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund supports volunteer-led, not-for-profit projects that improve life for people in Laceby, Irby, Riby, Barnoldby le Beck, Bradley, Aylesby and Beelsby in North East Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire Community Foundation manages it. A local panel of councillors, residents and a Foundation representative makes the decisions. You can apply for practical projects that bring the community together, support young or older people, improve energy efficiency or the environment, or improve local community facilities. Examples include intergenerational and heritage projects, youth clubs, village halls and playing fields, solar panels or better heating for community buildings, and projects that tackle loneliness or support people with dementia and their carers. The fund can pay for running costs, building improvements, equipment, travel, venue hire, and volunteer costs and training. Your activity must meet an identified need in the community. Grants are up to £10,000 in any one year. Bids of up to £20,000 for large capital projects may be considered if you discuss them first. The fund aims to give out around £64,000 a year, and you can only hold one grant at a time. Closing dates are 1 April and 1 October every year. Requests for up to £500 may be considered between panels. You should hear a decision within six weeks of the closing date. You must spend the money within a year, unless agreed otherwise. One thing to note: the fund will not replace statutory funding. Your project must not be eligible for central or local government or other statutory funding. General maintenance of a school, church or parish building will not be funded, although replacing the heating in a church hall could be. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/laceby/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Stratford-on-Avon Community Climate and Nature Fund

Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Up to £10,000West Midlands

Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Community Climate and Nature Fund gives grants to local projects that tackle climate change or help nature. Round Four is now open, with £200,000 shared across four quarterly funding windows. You can apply for up to £10,000 per project. Your project needs to meet one of four aims. It could directly cut greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience to the impacts of climate change, fund research that opens the door to larger funding bids, or enhance biodiversity. Projects funded so far in this round include solar panels and batteries for village halls and rugby clubs, LED floodlights, insulation for a scout hut and a library, community fridges, wildlife habitats and a community climate adaptation programme. The fund suits town and parish councils, formally constituted charities and community groups, and sports clubs with a green project in Stratford-on-Avon District. The council invites you to get in touch early to talk through your idea. Round Four runs until April 2027. Applications are appraised every three months, and each one is considered at the next appraisal after you submit it. The next appraisal is on 14 October 2026, with an application deadline of 5pm on 12 October 2026 and a decision by 23 October 2026. The final deadline is 5 April 2027, with decisions by 16 April 2027. The council describes these dates as provisional. One thing to bear in mind: the pot gets smaller as grants are awarded. After the July appraisal, £115,523 of the original £200,000 was still available, so it is worth applying early rather than waiting for the last window. Official source: https://www.stratford.gov.uk/climate-change/community-climate-and-nature-fund.cfm. Official source: https://www.stratford.gov.uk/climate-change/community-climate-and-nature-fund.cfm. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Keith Greener Grid Park Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Statkraft)

£500 - £20,000Scotland

The Keith Greener Grid Park Community Fund, funded by Statkraft and run by GrantScape, supports community and environmental projects that cut carbon and help progress towards net zero. Your project must be located in, or benefit communities within, Keith and the wider Strathisla boundary in Moray, Scotland. You can apply for between £500 and £20,000. The fund has £20,000 available each year, so one large award could use the whole annual pot. There is one application round each year. Extra rounds may be added if money is left over. The fund could pay for energy efficiency audits of community buildings and the work they recommend. This might include insulation, solar panels and battery storage, ground source heating, better glazing and more efficient heating. It can also fund net zero education, such as school trips to renewable sites and community workshops. Other examples are carbon reduction training for voluntary groups, habitat conservation and tree planting in public spaces, public electric vehicle charging points and lighting upgrades. Other carbon reduction projects will be considered. It suits voluntary and community groups, local charities, community councils, non-profit social enterprises, schools and providers of carbon reduction training. The next round closes at midnight on 14 April 2027, with decisions by the end of June 2027. If you ask for more than £5,000, you will need at least 20% match funding. It does not need to be secured before you apply, and in-kind contributions count. The fund cannot pay for work that starts before a decision is made and a grant contract is issued. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/keith/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Neilston Greener Grid Park Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Statkraft)

£500 - £20,000Scotland

The Neilston Greener Grid Park Community Fund supports community and environmental projects that cut carbon and help local communities move towards net zero. GrantScape runs the fund and Statkraft pays for it. Your project must be located in, or benefit communities within, 3km of Statkraft's Neilston Greener Grid Park project in Scotland. You can apply for between £500 and £20,000. The fund has £20,000 available each year, so one large award could use the whole annual budget. The next round closes at midnight on 14 April 2027. Decisions are expected by the end of June 2027. The fund could pay for energy efficiency audits of community buildings and the work they recommend. This might include insulation, solar panels and battery storage, ground source heating, better glazing or more efficient heating. It could also support educational activities about net zero and carbon reduction training for voluntary groups. Other examples are habitat conservation and tree planting in public spaces, public electric vehicle charging points and lighting upgrades. The list is not exhaustive. The fund suits charities and community groups, community councils, non-profit social enterprises and community interest companies, schools, and consultants who deliver carbon reduction training. You do not need match funding if you ask for less than £5,000. Larger requests need at least 20% match funding. You do not have to secure it before you apply, and in-kind contributions can count. The fund will not pay for work that starts before a decision is made and a grant contract is issued. A local Advisory Panel helps choose projects. It looks at outcomes, community support, legacy, your ability to deliver and value for money. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/neilston/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Soay Solar and Greener Grid Park Community Fund

GrantScape (Statkraft)

£500 - £10,000Yorkshire and The Humber

This fund from Statkraft, run by GrantScape, supports community and environmental projects in five East Riding parishes: Allerthorpe, Thornton, Melbourne, Barmby Moor and Bielby. Priority goes to projects that cut carbon and help progress towards net zero. You could use a grant for an energy efficiency audit of a community building, and then for the works it recommends. These might include insulation, solar panels and battery storage, ground source heating, better glazing or more efficient heating. The fund also suits educational activities about net zero, training to help voluntary groups reduce their carbon footprint, habitat conservation and tree planting in public spaces, and electric vehicle charging points in public places. The list is not exhaustive. Grants range from £500 to £10,000. The fund has £20,000 each year for the life of the Greener Grid Park battery storage project. When the solar project begins commercial operation, a one-off £25,000 will be added for that year. Projects over £5,000 need at least 20% match funding. You do not have to secure it before applying, and in-kind contributions can count. Below £5,000, no match funding is needed. It suits charities and community groups, community councils, non-profit social enterprises and CICs, schools and educational establishments, and consultants who deliver carbon reduction training. The current round closes at midnight on 14 April 2027, with decisions expected by mid-June 2027. There is one round each year. One thing to note: the fund will not pay for anything retrospectively. Your work and spending must start after the funding decision and after you receive a formal grant contract. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/soay/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Swansea Greener Grid Park Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Statkraft)

£500 - £20,000Wales

The Swansea Greener Grid Park Community Fund gives grants to community and environmental projects that cut carbon and help progress towards net zero. It is run by GrantScape and funded by Statkraft. Your project must be located in, or benefit communities within, 5 km of Statkraft's Greener Grid Park in Swansea. You can apply for between £500 and £20,000. The fund has £20,000 available in total each year. It can pay for energy efficiency audits of community buildings and the work they recommend, such as insulation, solar panels, battery storage, better heating or improved glazing. It can also fund net zero education, carbon reduction training for voluntary groups, habitat conservation and tree planting in public spaces, public electric vehicle charging points and lighting upgrades. The list is not exhaustive, so other projects that put carbon reduction first will be considered. The fund suits charities and community groups, community councils, non-profit social enterprises, schools and trainers who run net zero courses. There is one round a year. The next round closes at midnight on 14 April 2027, and decisions are due by the end of June 2027. Grants over £5,000 need at least 20% match funding. You do not need to have secured it before you apply, and in-kind contributions count. You cannot get money for work that starts before a decision is made and a grant contract is issued. If the fund is oversubscribed, projects closer to the development may be given priority. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/swansea-greener-grid-park-criteria/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Drongan and Ochiltree Green Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Statkraft)

£500 - £20,000Scotland

The Drongan and Ochiltree Green Community Fund gives grants to community and environmental projects that cut carbon and help move towards net zero. It is run by GrantScape and funded by Statkraft, linked to its Greener Grid Park near Coylton in East Ayrshire, Scotland. You can apply for between £500 and £20,000. The fund has £20,000 to give each year. There is one round a year, and the next closes at midnight on 14 April 2027. Decisions are due by the end of June 2027. The fund suits charities and community groups, community councils, not-for-profit social enterprises, schools and some training providers. Your project must be in, or benefit, communities within 5 km of the Greener Grid Park. If you are unsure about your location, contact the GrantScape team before you apply. The fund gives example projects. These include energy audits of community buildings and the work they recommend, such as insulation, solar panels, battery storage, better heating or glazing. They also include educational trips and workshops on net zero, carbon training for voluntary groups, and habitat conservation or tree planting in public spaces. Public electric vehicle charging points and lighting upgrades are on the list too. If you ask for more than £5,000, you will need at least 20% match funding. This does not have to be secured before you apply, and in-kind support can count. A local Advisory Panel judges applications. It looks at outcomes, community support, legacy, your ability to deliver and value for money. One caveat: the fund will not pay for work that starts before a decision is made and a grant contract is issued. Plan your timings with care. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/dronganochiltreegreen/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Wythegill Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

GrantScape (funded by Wythegill Wind Farm Ltd)

From £250North West England

The Wythegill Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund offers grants for community projects in Seaton Civil Parish, Cumbria. Community projects in Siddick, part of Workington Civil Parish, can also apply. The fund is run by GrantScape and paid for by Wythegill Wind Farm Ltd. The wind farm is a single turbine that was originally developed by Airvolution Energy and became operational by the end of April 2015. Wythegill Wind Farm Ltd has committed about £6,000 a year for community grants. You can apply for a grant from £250. The maximum changes each year. It is the total annual budget plus any money left unallocated from previous years, so the top amount can grow when funds carry over. There is one application round each year. The current round closes at midnight on 14 July 2027. Decisions will be made by the end of September 2027. GrantScape's Board of Trustees decides which projects to fund, using the judging criteria for this fund. This fund suits local groups with a project based in Seaton Parish or in Siddick. Before you start, read the full fund criteria so you know what the trustees are looking for. You can also see which organisations have received grants before, which may help you shape your idea. One important point: every application must be supported by your Parish or Town Council. You need to confirm this support in your application. Without it, your application will not be considered. Talk to your council early and leave plenty of time before the deadline. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/wythegill-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Ysgellog Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Anglesey)

GrantScape (funded by Ysgellog Wind Farm Ltd)

£500 - £15,000Wales

The Ysgellog Community Benefit Fund gives grants to groups with projects in the area around Ysgellog Wind Farm on Anglesey. The wind farm was developed by Airvolution Energy and is now owned by Ysgellog Wind Farm Ltd. The fund is open to new applications. There is approximately £20,000 available to give out in grants. You can apply for between £500 and £15,000. However, grants above £3,000 are not usually awarded, so most awards will be smaller. If you ask for more than £3,000, your project must be a capital project only. You will also need to show clearly that it is of particular importance locally. The fund suits community groups whose project falls within the eligible funding area. You can confirm this by entering your project postcode on the map on the fund page. The full criteria sit on a separate criteria page, so read these before you start. The closing date is midnight on 4 August 2027. Decisions will be made by the end of October 2027. A local Community Advisory Panel reviews applications and helps decide how grants are allocated. Its members include representatives from Amlwch Town Council, Twrcelyn and Medrwn Mon, among others. One practical point: the total pot is modest at around £20,000, and it has to stretch across all successful applicants. A focused request of £3,000 or less fits with how the fund usually awards grants. Larger capital requests are possible, but they are the exception. You can also see which organisations received grants in previous rounds. This may help you judge the kind of projects the panel supports. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/ysgellogwindfarmltd/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Ramsey Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

GrantScape (funded by REG Windpower)

£250 - £20,000East of England

The Ramsey Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund offers grants for local projects in and around Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. Ramsey II Wind Farm provides the money and GrantScape runs the fund. It is open to new applications now. You can apply for a grant of between £250 and £20,000. There is £40,000 available each year in total. That pot is shared between all the successful groups in a round, so one large award takes up a big part of it. Your project must be located within the parish boundaries of Ramsey, Bury, Upwood and the Raveleys. This is the key rule. Projects located elsewhere are not eligible. There is one funding round each year. The funder page gives conflicting dates: the header shows a closing date of 1 September 2027 with decisions by mid-November 2027, while the body text shows 9 September 2026 with decisions by mid-November 2026. Please check the current closing and decision dates with the funder before applying. A local Advisory Group decides how the money is shared out. It includes the Mayor of Ramsey and Huntingdonshire District Council ward members for Ramsey and Bury and for Upwood and the Raveleys. It also includes two county councillors and one representative each from Bury Parish Council and Upwood and the Raveleys Parish Council. Local people make the funding decisions. GrantScape publishes the full criteria for the fund. Read them before you apply. GrantScape also lists the organisations that received grants in earlier rounds. That list gives you a useful feel for the kinds of projects the fund has supported in your area. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/ramseywindfarmcbf/. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/ramseywindfarmcbf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Heritage Revival Fund

Architectural Heritage Fund

£5,000 - £500,000England

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

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Thorne Farm Wind Turbine Community Benefit Fund

Devon Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

The Thorne Farm Wind Turbine Community Benefit Fund offers small grants for projects that support people in three rural parishes near Holsworthy in North Devon: Holsworthy Hamlets, Pancrasweek and Pyworthy. The money comes from wind turbines put up on local farmland in 2015. Devon Community Foundation manages the fund. You can apply for up to £5,000, and larger amounts may be given by exception. Grants are available throughout the year, so there is no fixed deadline. Each organisation can apply once a year. The fund suits charities and community groups, along with other local organisations, whose work makes a positive difference to people in the area. Themes include assisting families in need, bringing people together, developing life skills, enabling disabled people, encouraging safety and resilience, helping people find and keep a home, keeping people safe and well, offering training and work opportunities, and promoting access to arts, culture and nature. Example projects include community transport, rural services such as Post Offices, community shops and hubs, memory cafes, lunch clubs, sports clubs, befriending schemes, and activities such as cooking or money advice. You do not have to be based in the three parishes. However, most of the people who benefit must live there. A local volunteer panel considers eligible applications and decides which to prioritise. One practical point: the panel looks closely at your capacity to deliver. You will need to show you can budget and account for the grant, and that you have enough staff or volunteers to run the work safely. Your activity must also fall outside statutory provision and must not promote religious or political beliefs. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/thorne-farm-wind-turbine-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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North Yorkshire Councillor Locality Budgets 2026/27

North Yorkshire Council

Up to £5,000Yorkshire and The Humber

North Yorkshire Council gives each of its councillors a budget of £5,000 a year to respond to local needs. Councillors use it to recommend small amounts of funding for specific activities in the communities they represent. The money supports activities that promote the social, economic or environmental wellbeing of local communities. It can fund projects run by external organisations, or pay for additional services provided by the council itself. This is not a grants programme, and each councillor decides how they wish to promote and use their own budget. The council's page helps you find who your local councillor is. The council publishes every approved allocation, so you can see how the money has been used. Since May 2025, awards have gone to a wide mix of local groups, including parish councils, village halls, schools, scout groups, sports clubs, food banks, festivals and community interest companies. Most awards are a few hundred pounds up to around £1,000, with some larger awards of up to £5,000. Recent examples include Christmas lights, defibrillators, notice boards, speed signs, warm spaces, playground improvements and village hall repairs. This could suit you if you run a small, practical community project in North Yorkshire and your councillor sees it as meeting a local need. Keep in mind that each councillor has a set amount for the year and chooses where it goes, so any funding is entirely at their discretion. Official source: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/community-and-volunteering/community-and-volunteering/councillor-locality-budgets. Official source: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/community-and-volunteering/community-and-volunteering/councillor-locality-budgets. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Folkestone and Hythe Member Ward Budget Scheme 2026/27

Folkestone and Hythe District Council

Up to £5,000South East England

Folkestone and Hythe District Council's ward budget scheme helps pay for community projects across the district. Each of the council's 30 councillors has a ward budget of up to £5,000 to support local projects. You can ask up to six councillors for support in a single application, which can help if your project reaches more than one ward. The scheme suits organisations and community groups based in Folkestone and Hythe district, or with a clear connection to the area. Town and parish councils, community interest companies, charitable incorporated organisations, registered charities, schools, and community and voluntary groups with a governing document can all apply. Other organisations working for the benefit of the local community are welcome too. The page gives no closing date for 2026/27 applications. You apply online and the councillors you choose decide whether to approve or refuse your request. You will hear the outcome, and the amount awarded, by email. The main thing to get right is your evidence. You need independent proof of every cost, such as supplier quotes or prices for the items you want the grant to buy. This evidence must add up to at least the amount you ask for. Spreadsheets or budgets you have prepared yourself do not count, and applications without proper evidence may not be considered. The money must go into a bank account in your group's name. If you do not have one, contact the Committee Services Team, as exceptions may be made in some cases. Once your project is complete, or at least every six months, you must fill in a Project Update Form. Official source: https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/community/ward-budget. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Caring for the Cotswolds Grants

Cotswolds National Landscape

£500 - £5,000South East England, South West England

Caring for the Cotswolds Grants support non-profit organisations running high quality projects in the Cotswolds National Landscape. The aim is to conserve and enhance the area's natural beauty, or to help more people understand and enjoy its special qualities. Grants range from £500 to £5,000. Your project should be one you could deliver fairly quickly if you were offered a grant. Your project should fit one of three themes. Nature covers protecting or enhancing biodiversity and landscape features, such as pond restoration, orchard creation, wildflower planting or invasive species control. Communities covers better access to the countryside, especially for underserved communities, plus learning, skills and heritage projects such as footpaths, trails and outdoor learning. Climate is a new theme. It covers climate mitigation, adaptation and improvements to local green spaces, from repair cafes and community pantries to rain gardens, natural flood management and tree planting. If your project overlaps themes, focus your application on just one. Applications are open all year. A Grants Panel meets after each deadline, and the next deadlines are 10 January 2027, 11 April 2027 and 30 May 2027. The panel reviews applications on a first-come, first-served basis. If it reaches capacity, later applications move to the next meeting. The funder expects strong demand, so it is wise to apply early. One important point: the grant will not cover all of your project costs. You will need to show contributions from other funding sources. Half the grant is paid upfront once you accept the conditions, and the other half is paid when your project is satisfactorily completed. You will usually hear the outcome within eight weeks of the deadline. Official source: https://www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk/our-work/grants-and-funding/caring-for-the-cotswolds/how-to-apply-for-caring-for-the-cotswolds/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Braintree Cost of Living Small Grants Scheme

Braintree District Council

Up to £5,000East of England

The Cost of Living Small Grants Scheme from Braintree District Council offers grants of up to £5,000. The money goes to organisations running projects that help residents facing financial hardship and cost of living pressures in the Braintree District. Requests for smaller amounts are welcome. The council wants practical, community-led ideas that build financial resilience and improve access to essential services. They should also help people cope with the cost of living. Your project should support at least one priority area: fuel and energy poverty, financial resilience, food and essentials, health and wellbeing access, or winter resilience. Both new and existing projects can apply, and new projects are encouraged. Funding can cover capital costs such as IT equipment, sports and leisure equipment, disabled access equipment and essential project equipment. It can also cover revenue costs such as staffing, volunteer expenses, venue hire, rent and activity costs. Community events can be funded where their main purpose is to support residents under cost of living pressure. The scheme suits charities and community groups, sports clubs, faith groups, social enterprises, and parish or town councils working with vulnerable people locally. You can apply at any time, and applications are assessed on a rolling basis. The scheme stays open until all available funding has been allocated. One practical point: the council looks at existing provision and previously funded projects when it assesses bids. If similar activity already runs in your community, you may need to show how your project adds benefit or meets an unmet need. Funding should normally be spent within six months of the award. Official source: https://www.braintree.gov.uk/community-health-wellbeing/cost-living-small-grants-scheme-guidance. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Ashford Ward Member Community Grant Scheme

Ashford Borough Council

£100 - £3,000South East England

Ashford Borough Council's Ward Member Community Grant Scheme lets each borough ward councillor support local community projects and services in their ward. If you run a local charity, community group, sports club or similar project in Ashford Borough, your ward councillor may be able to help with a grant. The grant can cover revenue costs for venue hire or capital costs to buy equipment. Your councillor decides which projects to fund. The project must be legal, must not conflict with council policy or priorities, and must directly benefit residents in Ashford Borough. The council gives a local primary school activity or a local sports club as examples. Each ward councillor has £3,000 in total to allocate to projects in each financial year, which runs from April to March. The minimum grant is £100. Funding can cover project costs for up to one year only. The process starts with a conversation. Contact your ward councillor and talk through your project. You can only submit an application form once your councillor has agreed to give you a grant, and they will send you the form. The council aims to pay within 15 working days of receiving a fully and properly completed form. One important caveat: the scheme will not pay for projects that have already happened or for work already carried out. It will not reimburse money you have already spent. Speak to your councillor before you commit to any costs. Your councillor may also get in touch later to see how the grant has been used and how your project is going. Official source: https://www.ashford.gov.uk/your-community/grants-and-funding/ward-member-community-grant-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Champion Grants Scheme

Lancashire County Council

From £100North West England

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

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National Lottery Heritage Grants: £10,000 to £250,000

National Lottery Heritage Fund

£10,000 - £250,000England

National Lottery Heritage Grants fund projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. This strand offers grants from £10,000 to £250,000 for projects that run for no more than five years. The money can pay for a broad range of direct project costs. These include volunteer expenses, new staff posts and training, capital works, repair, maintenance and conservation, professional fees, event costs and activities to strengthen your organisation. You can also include the acquisition of heritage and related purchase costs. Voluntary sector organisations may be able to include a share of their overheads through full cost recovery. The programme suits not-for-profit organisations, private owners of a heritage asset and partnerships. Your project must take into account all four investment principles: saving heritage, protecting the environment, inclusion, access and participation, and organisational sustainability. You decide how much emphasis to give each one. There is no deadline, so you can apply whenever you are ready. You can send an optional Project Enquiry first to get feedback on your idea. Once your application and supporting documents are complete, the funder aims to give you a decision in eight weeks. Payments are usually made in three stages: 50% in advance, 30% in advance and 20% in arrears. One important caveat: your project must not start before the funder makes a decision. Costs already incurred cannot be covered. The funder receives more applications than it can fund, so plan carefully before you apply. Official source: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-heritage-grants-10k-250k-0. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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East Cambridgeshire Facilities Improvement Grant

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Up to £10,000East of England

The Facilities Improvement Grant from East Cambridgeshire District Council helps to develop and improve community facilities that make life better for people in East Cambridgeshire. It pays for capital projects only. That could mean improving or building a village hall, community centre, sport and leisure centre, play facility or public open space. Ongoing running costs are not eligible. Your project must fit one of four categories: community centres or village halls, multi-purpose sports and leisure centres that serve the general public, play facilities, or open spaces. The council looks mainly for evidence that you have assessed local community needs. You can ask for up to £10,000. The fund is open all year round, so there is no closing date. You can apply online, or download the application form as a PDF and return it to the council. Applicants typically include parish or town councils in East Cambridgeshire, charities, companies limited by guarantee, industrial or provident societies and community interest companies. There is one important caveat. If a parish holds unallocated Section 106 or Community Infrastructure Levy money that covers the full cost of your project, you cannot apply. If that money falls short of the total cost, you can apply for the balance, up to £10,000. Non-parish council applicants should check with their parish council first. To find out about S106 funding, email FIG@eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 665555. Only £30,000 is available each year across all projects, so not every eligible application may be funded. Each organisation can apply once in a financial year. Official source: https://eastcambs.gov.uk/services/community-safety-and-wellbeing/grants-and-community-projects/facilities-improvement-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Sustainable Communities Food Fund (Babergh and Mid Suffolk)

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

£250 - £5,000East of England

The Sustainable Communities Food Fund from Babergh District Council supports small scale food initiatives in its district. Community pantries are one example the council gives. You can use the money for capital and revenue costs. The page lists training for volunteers and buying equipment, planters or fruit trees as examples of what it can pay for. The fund suits charities and community groups. The council names voluntary and community groups and parish councils as suitable applicants. It is part of a wider set of support for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in the district. The council wants to help build a financially resilient VCFSE sector that tackles current social challenges and supports its priorities. You can apply for between £250 and £5,000. The fund is open for applications now. The council also says organisations can submit one application to multiple funds. One practical point: this fund is for small scale food initiatives. Make sure your project fits that description before you apply. If you have questions, you can email BMSDCGrants@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk. You can also use that address if you would like to be signposted to the funding that best fits your organisation or project. The council offers a Glossary of Terms for VCFSE Funding if some of the wording is unfamiliar to you. Official source: https://babergh.gov.uk/community-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Weston Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Weston Windfarm Community Fund, run by Norfolk Community Foundation, supports projects that benefit residents of four Norfolk parishes: Weston Longville, Morton on the Hill, Attlebridge and Hockering. The fund is flexible. It can support any type of activity that involves local people through small community organisations and benefits their community. Your project must offer some economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit for people living in the area. It is open to charities and community groups, faith organisations, parish and town councils, and social enterprises. Awards will not usually go above £5,000. A larger award may be considered for a project with clear and significant benefit to the eligible area. If you are thinking about asking for more than £5,000, talk to Norfolk Community Foundation before you start an application. The call for applications is open now. The fund has £14,342 in total for grant-making in 2026. As well as meeting this fund's rules, you must meet Norfolk Community Foundation's general eligibility criteria. Projects must benefit people in the four named villages only. You apply online through Norfolk Community Foundation. If you want to talk through your idea first, you can contact Corrie Colson-Melhuish, Programmes Advisor, on 01603 623958 or by email at corriecolson-melhuish@norfolkfoundation.com. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/weston-windfarm-community-fund/. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/weston-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Worcestershire Community Wellbeing Grants

Worcestershire County Council

Up to £3,000West Midlands

Worcestershire County Council's Community Wellbeing Grants back local ideas that help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its Public Health Community Grant Programme, the council offers one-off grants of up to £3,000 to community groups and small organisations working to improve wellbeing, build connections or create safer spaces. The money can help you start a new community project or expand an existing one, either by reaching new groups or adding fresh activities. The council supports several themes: youth activity and crime prevention, physical activity and active travel, pregnancy, early years and family, staying connected, healthy eating and nutrition, community resilience to local risks such as flooding or excess cold, and creative health. Your project should help reduce health inequalities, meet a clear local need and involve local residents, ideally by shaping activities around what matters to them. Some themes particularly welcome work with older adults, people with disabilities, or people less likely to use mainstream services. For Community Creative Health Grants, priority goes to projects in rural areas, Public Health Priority Neighbourhood Development areas, or with underserved communities. The grants suit charities and community groups, town and parish councils, and affiliated sports organisations. You can be funded more than once in a financial year if you have shown satisfactory evidence of delivery and impact from earlier awards. One important caveat: you must show how your project will keep making a difference once the funding ends. The council will not fund ongoing core costs such as staff, purchases made before funding is confirmed, or the continuation of a programme it has funded before. You will also be asked to share short videos, photos and participant quotes to show your impact. Official source: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/health-and-wellbeing/community-wellbeing-programme/community-wellbeing-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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West Lindsey Community Environment Fund

West Lindsey District Council

£200 - £5,000East Midlands

West Lindsey District Council's Community Environment Fund offers revenue grants for community environment and carbon reduction projects across West Lindsey. It supports the council's Environment and Sustainability Strategy 2024. Your project should fit one or more of five categories. Biodiversity and nature recovery covers work such as wildflower or hedge planting, pond improvements and pollinator schemes. Climate engagement covers workshops, awareness campaigns, repair cafés and school engagement. Energy efficiency and carbon reduction covers LED lighting, draught proofing, insulation, heating controls and feasibility studies for community buildings. Green spaces covers community gardens, accessibility improvements, all weather paths, planters and signage. Tree planting covers community planting schemes, native species and woodland creation feasibility. The grant can pay for equipment under £10,000, event costs, green spaces development and the revenue costs of delivering a project. There are two award levels. Small awards range from £200 to £1,000, and medium awards range from £1,000 to £5,000. The council expects most grants to fall between £200 and £1,000. It can fund up to 100% of your project costs, but match funding will be viewed favourably. The fund suits charities, community groups, parish and town councils, social enterprises and other local organisations. Businesses, faith organisations and schools can apply too, but only for projects with wider community access and benefit. The fund is open now and you can apply at any time. It is due to close in November 2027, but it may close earlier if all the money is awarded. Note that it will not pay for anything you have already spent or committed before receiving a grant. Official source: https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/communities-safety/grants-funding/community-environment-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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West Lindsey Councillor Initiative Fund

West Lindsey District Council

Up to £1,000East Midlands

The Councillor Initiative Fund lets West Lindsey's district councillors make small grants to local community projects and activities. Each district councillor has £4,000 to award over a four-year period. You can use a grant for capital works or expenditure, environmental improvements, improvements to community facilities, and the running costs of delivering a project. It suits charities, community groups, parish and town councils, social enterprises, schools and other local organisations working in West Lindsey. A councillor can award up to £1,000 per project, and there is no minimum. Most grants are expected to be between £100 and £500. Several councillors can back the same project at once, each giving up to £1,000. The fund can cover up to 100% of project costs, but match funding will be viewed favourably. Organisations can receive more than one award, for the same or different projects. The fund is open to applications at any time. It is due to close in February 2027, and it may close earlier if all the money is awarded. The first step is a conversation, not a form. You need to contact your local district councillor, explain your project and get their agreement before you fill in the application form. One practical caveat: the fund will not pay for anything you have already spent or committed before a grant is awarded. It also cannot be used to buy or install defibrillators. Projects run by schools or faith organisations must be open to the wider community, and cannot support normal school activities or promote faith or religion. Official source: https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/communities-safety/grants-funding/councillor-initiative-fund. Official source: https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/communities-safety/grants-funding/councillor-initiative-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Neath Port Talbot Tata Steel Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Fund

Neath Port Talbot Council

Up to £50,000Wales

This fund supports community-led projects in Neath Port Talbot that help people, families and communities affected by the Tata Steel transition. The Tata Steel Transition programme pays for it. The aim is to strengthen community resilience, improve wellbeing and help local people build positive futures. Your project must meet at least one of four priorities. These are rebuilding social connections and peer support, strengthening community resilience, improving mental health and wellbeing, and tackling health-harming behaviours such as smoking, alcohol misuse, drug use, gambling or domestic abuse. Examples include community gardens, repair cafés, men's sheds, support groups, physical activity sessions, activities for young people, volunteer training and improvements to community buildings and green spaces. New and creative ideas are welcome. There are two grant streams. You can apply for up to £10,000, or for £10,001 to £50,000. Grants can cover revenue and capital costs and can pay for up to 100% of your project. The whole fund totals £1.2 million. The fund is open to organisations based in Neath Port Talbot, including charities, constituted voluntary and community groups and social enterprises. Your project must take place in Neath Port Talbot. Expressions of interest have been invited since 30 September 2026, and panels assess applications on a rolling basis. Demand is high, so completed applications for the first panel must arrive by 12:00 midday on Friday 6 November 2026. All funding must be committed by 31 May 2027 and projects finished by 30 September 2027. Plan a project you can deliver in that time. The fund will not pay for ongoing costs you cannot sustain after the grant ends. Official source: https://www.npt.gov.uk/tata-steel-transition-information-hub/support-for-people/mental-health-well-being-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape Grants Fund

Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape Partnership and Landscape Trust

Up to £4,000North West England

The Arnside & Silverdale Grants Fund offers grants of up to £4,000 for projects that conserve, enhance or connect people to the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape. The National Landscape Partnership and the Landscape Trust run the fund together. The fund backs a wide range of work. A nature project might protect local plants and wildlife, restore or create habitat, help priority species, or improve understanding of ecological networks. You could also apply to improve the coast or seascape, or to restore cultural and historic features. People and place matter too. The fund supports projects that help more people access and enjoy the area, especially those who might not otherwise get the chance. It is also interested in sustainable tourism, appropriate recreation, and work that researches, interprets or celebrates the area's nature, history and culture. Projects that connect people with the landscape are welcome, particularly projects for children and young people. So are projects that promote traditional rural skills, involve local communities or volunteers, or help communities move towards sustainable low carbon living. To apply, email the team and ask for an application form. One important point: you must read the guidance notes before you apply. This helps you make sure your project meets the fund criteria. A list of example projects funded between 2016 and 2022 is also available if you want inspiration. Official source: https://www.arnside-silverdale.org.uk/grants/arnside-silverdale-grants-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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West Lindsey Community Facilities Fund

West Lindsey District Council

£1,000 - £75,000East Midlands

The Community Facilities Fund from West Lindsey District Council gives capital grants to develop and improve community facilities and assets. The aim is to encourage more activities and greater interaction in local communities. Community facilities include village halls, community centres, play parks and green spaces. You can use a grant for building and contractor costs, equipment, environmental improvements and developing green spaces. It can also pay to replace or add facilities such as kitchens, toilets or accessibility improvements. Projects should support the council's Thriving People and Thriving Places priorities, such as health and wellbeing, active lifestyles, and clean, green and safe communities. Grants range from £1,000 to £75,000, and most awards are expected to be between £5,000 and £50,000. The council can fund up to 100% of project costs, but match funding will be viewed favourably. For strategically important projects, it may consider requests of up to £150,000. You must contact the council to discuss this before applying. The fund suits a wide range of organisations, including charities, community groups, parish and town councils, social enterprises and schools. Projects must be delivered in West Lindsey outside Gainsborough. The fund is open to applications at any time and is due to close in November 2027. It may close earlier if all the funding is awarded. One caveat: the fund cannot pay for anything already spent or committed before you receive a grant. Projects run by businesses, schools or faith organisations must be for wider community access and benefit, not normal business or school activity or promoting faith. Official source: https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/communities-safety/grants-funding/community-facilities-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £3,500Scotland

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

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Devon County Council Locality Budgets 2026/27

Devon County Council

Up to £10,000South West England

Devon County Council Locality Budgets give each county councillor £10,000 a year to support projects or activities that benefit the communities they represent. If your local councillor backs your idea, they can make a grant from their budget towards it. Projects should benefit local communities and fit one of the council's Strategic Plan priorities: positive futures for young people, supporting independence and dignity, a green Devon for future generations, economic inclusion and local prosperity, or stronger communities and safer places. Every project should have other financial contributions, local support, or both. The council describes these grants as a funder of last resort. The scheme suits charities and community groups, town and parish councils, social enterprises and school PTFAs. Unconstituted groups, small local businesses and individuals can apply with a constituted sponsor who receives the grant. You can ask more than one councillor to fund the same project through a single application. The page does not state a closing date, but the grant must be spent before the end of March 2027. Successful applications can take up to 28 working days to process, and high demand is currently causing delays. Activities that happen after you apply but before assessment still count as eligible. One practical point: your councillor's pledge is provisional. It is not a commitment until your application has been fully processed and you hear the outcome. If your project involves highways items such as grit bins, signage, street furniture or verge ploughing, contact the team for advice before applying. The council will not fund work already completed, items already bought, individuals, profit-making organisations, or ongoing costs such as rent or bills. Official source: https://www.devon.gov.uk/democracy/councillors-info/locality-budgets/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Oakdale Community Benefit Fund

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Up to £3,000Wales

The Oakdale Community Benefit Fund is run by Caerphilly County Borough Council. It helps community and voluntary groups, Community Councils and schools in the Oakdale area take forward projects they have developed themselves. The aim is to support viable and sustainable communities. Your project should have a social, economic, cultural or environmental impact on the area or community. It must clearly respond to needs identified by a community in the Oakdale area. That could be a geographic community or a community of interest. A voluntary or community organisation, Community Council or school based in the area must manage it. You can get up to 80% of your total project costs, to a maximum of £3,000. You will need to find the rest from other sources. The council will not send a formal offer letter until your full funding package is in place. Applications are assessed continually, so you can apply at any time. A Grants Panel scores each completed application against a set of criteria. The panel is made up of council officers, council members and a representative of the voluntary sector. Awards are entirely at the council's discretion and depend on funding being available. One practical point to plan around: all funding must be spent by 31 March of the financial year in which it is awarded. Think about your timing so your project can spend the grant before that date. This fund suits small, locally led projects in communities such as Oakdale, Blackwood, Crumlin and Aberbargoed that need a modest contribution to complete their budget. Official source: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/business/business-grants-and-funding/oakdale-community-benefit-fund?lang=en-GB. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Test Valley Councillors Community Grant Scheme

Test Valley Borough Council

Up to £1,000South East England

The Councillors Community Grant Scheme from Test Valley Borough Council helps local people set their own priorities and find local solutions to local issues. It supports community led projects, backed by Borough Councillors who can help their communities achieve their ambitions. You can apply for up to two-thirds of the cost of your project or activity, up to a maximum of £1,000. The scheme suits charities and community groups, voluntary groups, incorporated clubs and societies, and Parish or Town Councils. Schools can apply for work linked to their wider community role. Borough Councillors can also apply where there is no outside sponsoring organisation. Your project should meet a need in your community. Examples include tackling climate change or supporting the environment, making things more inclusive and accessible, creating or improving community assets, new community resources, community led events and public art. If your idea or your type of organisation is not listed, the council invites you to get in touch to ask whether it qualifies. You should apply well before your event, project or spending cut-off date. The council recommends applying at least one month before you need the money. Applications that need extra information can take longer to assess. If you need funding with less than one month's notice, you must speak to the Community Engagement Officer for your ward first. Before you apply, read the eligibility and guidance notes and talk through your plans with your local Borough Councillor and Community Engagement Officer. Official source: https://www.testvalley.gov.uk/communityandleisure/communities/workingwithcommunities/communitygrants/test-valley-borough-councillors-community-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (EnergieKontor UK)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants scheme offers up to £1,000 for projects that benefit communities in Holderness, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The money comes from an annual donation of around £20,400 from EnergieKontor UK Ltd, which owns and runs the wind farm. East Riding of Yorkshire Council manages the fund. A local panel decides how it is spent. The fund supports educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives for public benefit. It also backs activities prioritised in the parish plans of parishes in the area. Projects within 5 kilometres of The Garage, HU12 9AX, are given preference. It suits charities and community groups, along with parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups, or ideas where no group yet exists, can also be considered. If you need more than £1,000, up to £10,000, you would apply to the main fund instead, which re-opens on 1 April 2027. The Small Grant Fund is open now, while funds allow. In most cases a decision takes about 14 days from application. One thing to note is that the fund can pay up to 100% of costs in some cases. Projects that show their own contribution are viewed more favourably. As a guide, the panel suggests around 20% of total project costs. Your contribution can be cash, donations, equipment loans, free use of land or buildings, or volunteer time. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/burton-pidsea-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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North Warwickshire Prosperity Fund 2026 to 2028

North Warwickshire Borough Council

Funding amount not listedWest Midlands

The North Warwickshire Prosperity Fund is a £2 million grant programme from North Warwickshire Borough Council. It supports community, business and local development projects across the borough. The page is headed 'Applications Open' but gives no closing date, so check with the council before applying. The council wants to fund ideas that strengthen communities, support local business, improve wellbeing and make the borough a better place to live, work and visit. Your project should clearly contribute to at least one of the council's key priorities. These are an efficient and sustainable organisation; safe, liveable, locally focused communities; prosperous, active and healthy; and sustainable growth with protected rurality. You will need to show clear, positive outputs and outcomes in any of these areas. The fund suits community groups, businesses and other organisations with a good idea for local improvement. It builds on the success of earlier council funding programmes. There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. This gives you room to shape your project around what you actually need. You can use the money for capital or revenue costs. The council publishes minutes from previous panel meetings on the fund page. These include Panel 1 on Thursday 11th June 2026 and Panel 2 on Thursday 10th September 2026. One important point: all funding must be allocated and fully spent by 31 March 2028. Plan your timetable with that date in mind. Make sure your project can be delivered and paid for before then. Read the council's guidance notes before you apply. You can also look at a sample application form so you know what to expect before you fill in the real one. Official source: https://www.northwarks.gov.uk/help-advice-grants-volunteering/north-warwickshire-prosperity-fund. Official source: https://www.northwarks.gov.uk/help-advice-grants-volunteering/north-warwickshire-prosperity-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Nadara)

£500 - £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants offer £500 to £1,000 for very small, one-off projects that benefit communities near Roos in East Yorkshire. The money comes from an annual donation of around £7,000 from Nadara, which owns and runs Tedder Hill Wind Farm. East Riding of Yorkshire Council manages the fund, and a panel of council and local parish council representatives decides how it is spent. The Small Grants Fund is open now, while funds allow. There is no fixed closing date. The process is simpler than the Main Fund. In most cases you should get a decision about 14 days after you apply. Your project must be for public benefit within 5 kilometres of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP). The fund supports education, citizenship and community development, environmental protection or improvement, and sustainable development, such as energy efficiency and sustainable transport. The fund suits community groups, charities, parish councils, schools, faith-based groups and other local organisations. New groups, or project ideas where no group exists yet, can also be considered. Up to 100 per cent of costs can be funded in some cases. However, the panel looks more favourably on projects that show their own contribution. This can be cash, donations, loaned equipment, free use of land or buildings, or volunteer time. If you need more than £1,000, apply to the Main Fund instead. The Main Fund is closed at the moment. It will re-open on 4 January 2027, with decisions in May 2027. The Small Grants Fund stays open only while money remains, so applying sooner rather than later makes sense. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/tedder-hill-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Test Valley Climate Change Grant

Test Valley Borough Council

£250 - £10,000South East England

The Climate Change Grant helps community groups and other not-for-profit community organisations tackle climate change locally. You can use it for core works that make your community buildings and assets more energy efficient and cut greenhouse gas emissions. You can also use it for projects that help your community become more resilient to climate change. The grant suits not-for-profit community groups, charitable community organisations, community building and asset management committees, community associations, and parish and town councils. If your organisation is not on that list, the council invites you to get in touch to check whether you can apply. You can apply for between £250 and £10,000. If you ask for £5,000 or more, you will need match funding of 20% of the total project cost. Requests under £5,000 do not need match funding. To win funding, you must show evidence of how your project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from community assets or improve community resilience to climate change. The guidance notes set out the supporting documents you need. Before you apply, the council asks you to email climatechange@testvalley.gov.uk to talk through your project and check it is likely to be eligible. It is also worth reading the FAQs to see whether your project might need planning permission. One practical point: you can only submit one application, and the council will not accept a resubmission before it reaches a decision. Your application will not be considered unless you send every document listed in section 5 of the application form, so gather everything first. The council's decision is final. Official source: https://testvalley.gov.uk/communityandleisure/communities/workingwithcommunities/communitygrants/climate-change-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Orkney Islands Council Community Development Fund

Orkney Islands Council

Up to £100,000Scotland

The Community Development Fund (CDF) is run by Orkney Islands Council to support community-led projects across Orkney. The Council has backed local projects through the fund since 1999. The fund is for formally constituted community groups. This includes community councils, development trusts, community associations and heritage societies. Past projects have included improvements and upgrades to community facilities, heritage and cultural projects, community capacity building, local events and festivals, and environmental projects. Grants cover 50% of project costs, up to a maximum of £100,000. Your project must have capital costs of at least £5,000. Because the grant covers half the cost, you will need to find the rest from other sources, so plan your match funding early. If your project is more like a social enterprise, the Council encourages you to look at other funds first. These include Community-Led Local Development (CLLD), the Crown Estate Community-Led Development Fund (CECLDF) and HIE funding. Explore those options before you apply to the CDF. The Council asks you to get in touch before you apply so you can talk through your project. You can call the CDF team on 01856 898684 or email economic.development@orkney.gov.uk. The Council also publishes guidance for the fund, dated 2023. It explains who can apply, which projects may qualify, funding limits, match funding, project costs, the evidence you need and how applications are assessed. It also covers property rules, deadlines, grant conditions, reporting and how to acknowledge Council support. Reading it before you call will help you have a more useful conversation with the team. Official source: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/business-and-licensing/business-support-and-funding/community-development-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Hertfordshire Community Transport Fund

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (Hertfordshire County Council)

Up to £500East of England

Hertfordshire Community Foundation runs this fund on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council. It helps groups get residents to local clubs, activities and Community Spaces. The focus is on people in rural areas who might otherwise be isolated, and it covers lunch clubs and essential support. You can apply for a grant of up to £500. The money can pay for transport costs such as fuel, volunteer expenses (for example a volunteer driver), running costs and, where necessary, taxis. The fund is open to charities and community groups based in Hertfordshire. This includes voluntary groups, faith groups and not-for-profit organisations. Parish councils working alongside community groups are also welcome to apply. There is no fixed closing date. Applications are taken on a rolling basis, and the foundation aims to reach a decision in around two months. Plan ahead if you need the money by a certain date. Before you apply, make sure your group has a safeguarding policy covering the activities you want funded. You also need a policy on infectious diseases such as COVID, an up to date risk assessment covering the transport, and public liability insurance. In your application you will need to explain how residents can access your transport, either directly or through the Community Spaces you will take them to. One thing to note: if you are already applying for a Community Space grant, include your transport costs in that application instead of applying here. If you are unsure whether your group is eligible, email grants@hertscf.org.uk first. Official source: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/warm-spaces-transport. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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South Cambridgeshire Community Chest Grants

South Cambridgeshire District Council

Up to £2,000East of England

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

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Sheringham Shoal Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEast of England

The Sheringham Shoal Community Fund, run by Norfolk Community Foundation, supports projects in North Norfolk that focus on sustainability, renewable energy and marine protection. It is open to charities and community groups, along with schools, parish and town councils, faith organisations and social enterprises. Your project should meet at least one of the Fund's aims: - help reduce or adapt to climate change, or improve local environmental sustainability - improve the marine environment or support local marine skills and safety - install renewable energy or energy efficiency improvements in community facilities - support education or employment in the local renewable energy sector Projects that teach local people about sustainability, renewable energy or marine protection are a priority. Recent grants have paid for flood rescue training for lifeboat volunteers, a Net Zero programme in local schools, and solar panels with battery storage for a community building. The Fund has around £150,000 to give each year. There is no upper grant limit. In the latest round the largest awards were between £10,000 and £15,000, so only exceptional projects are likely to get more. You can also ask for up to £500 in development funding, for example to run a public consultation or pay for independent advice. Applying takes two stages. You can send an outline proposal at any time. Outline proposals sent now will be considered in the next funding round in May 2027. If you are invited, you then complete a full application by 31 March or 30 September. Please note that the Fund does not generally support play area improvements, or buildings used only or largely for worship. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/sheringham-shoal-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by Energiekontor)

Funding amount not listedYorkshire and The Humber

The Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund shares out an annual donation of around £50,000 from EnergieKontor UK Ltd, which owns and runs the wind farm. It has paid grants since 2013 for projects that benefit the local community. The fund supports community, charitable, educational, environmental and energy efficiency initiatives for public benefit. It covers the Mid Holderness and North Holderness wards of the East Riding of Yorkshire. It prefers projects close to the wind farm, in the parishes of Aldbrough, Ellerby, Hatfield, Mappleton and Withernwick. It suits charities and community groups, social enterprises, town and parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups, or project ideas where no group exists yet, can also be considered. There are three levels of funding. Small grants go up to £1,500. Main grant 1 covers over £1,500 to £10,000. Main grant 2 covers over £10,000, with no upper limit. The Small Grants Fund is open now. It will close once this year's allocation has been committed. Small grant decisions usually take about 14 days. The Main Fund is closed and reopens on 10 January 2027. A local panel decides on Main Fund applications. It includes the parish councils, Withernwick Community Association, the council and the developer. One practical point: projects that put in their own contribution are viewed more favourably. As a guide, aim to cover at least 20 per cent of the total project costs yourself, and ideally up to 50 per cent. You can only have one application in at a time, to either the Small or the Main fund. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/withernwick-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Routh Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Foresight)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Routh Wind Farm Community Fund shares out an annual donation of around £55,000 from Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd, which owns and runs the wind farm. It has awarded grants since 2014 for projects that benefit local communities. The fund supports charitable, educational, community, energy efficiency and environmental activities, as well as community amenities. It covers the whole East Riding of Yorkshire, with a preference for projects close to the wind farm. It suits charities and community groups, parish councils, schools, faith-based groups and not-for-profit companies or societies. New groups can also be considered, and so can project ideas where no group exists yet. There are two strands. The Small Grants Fund is open now, funds allowing, for requests of up to £1,000. Decisions usually take about 14 days. The Main Fund is for requests over £1,000 and re-opens on 2 November 2026. The panel treats requests above £15,000 as exceptional. Main Fund applications get a technical check first. A local panel then scores them and decides on a full award, a part award or a decline. Grants are the usual form of support. The panel can also consider other help, such as loans or commissioning. One practical point: projects that put in some of their own money are viewed more favourably. As a guide, the fund suggests you cover 20 per cent of the total project costs yourself. You will also need supporting documents. For small grants these include a bank statement, constitution, accounts and a safeguarding policy. For the Main Fund you need quotes, permissions, accounts and bank statements. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.