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All open grants for parish and town councils (115)

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Villages Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Villages Windfarm Community Fund supports projects that benefit people living in the parishes of Holton, Sotherton and Westhall in Suffolk. Norfolk Community Foundation runs the fund. It can pay for almost any type of activity that involves local people, as long as a small community organisation delivers it for the good of the community. Your project must offer some economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit for people living in the area. The fund suits charities and community groups, faith organisations, parish and town councils, and social enterprises or CICs working in these three parishes. If your group runs activities, events or services for local residents, it is worth a look. Awards will not usually go above £5,000. A larger award may be considered for a project with clear and wide benefit to the eligible area. If you are thinking about asking for more, speak to Norfolk Community Foundation before you start your application. The fund has £14,775 in total to give out in 2026. The fund is open for applications now, and no closing date is given. You apply online through the Norfolk Community Foundation website. Before you apply, make sure your organisation meets the Foundation's general eligibility criteria as well as the rules for this fund. If you have questions, you can talk to Corrie Colson-Melhuish, Programmes Advisor, on 01603 623958 or email corriecolson-melhuish@norfolkfoundation.com. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/villages-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund - Microgrants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

Up to £700Yorkshire and The Humber

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

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North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £3,500Scotland

The North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund shares community benefit from the North Rhins Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway. The wind farm became operational in 2010 and will pay community benefit for its 25-year lifetime. Foundation Scotland approves the payments. The fund supports a broad range of community activity and development. It does this by backing the charitable activities of community, not-for-profit groups. The listed grant size is up to £3,500. Money goes directly to ten community councils, or similar organisations, each February or March. They then use it or pass it on to groups active in their area. The ten areas are Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure and Belmont) and Castle Kennedy. If you run a community group in one of these areas, you apply to your local community council, not to Foundation Scotland. In Leswalt, you contact the Community Association instead. Each council sets its own guidance on how groups apply and who receives grants. Be realistic about size. Most grants that councils pay out from this fund are under £500, so that more groups can be supported with low-cost local projects. Larger community projects can sometimes be funded, but that decision lies with the individual community council or association. Each community council must send Foundation Scotland an annual expenditure report with its annual accounts. Once these are approved, the council receives its payment. Foundation Scotland also asks you to read its application criteria before you apply. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/north-rhins. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

£250 - £3,000England, Yorkshire and The Humber

The Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund is run by Two Ridings Community Foundation. It is for the benefit of the people and communities in the area around the Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm in East Yorkshire. Two Ridings is a regional grant maker. It awards money from funds it looks after for donors and supporters, with the aim of making a lasting difference to local people. You can apply for between £250 and £3,000. The fund can cover overhead costs, project costs and capital costs. That gives you some flexibility. The fund is listed for East Riding of Yorkshire and is for the benefit of people and communities around the wind farm. If your work reaches people in that area, this could be a useful local source of support. The fund is currently listed as open on the Two Ridings website. One practical point. Two Ridings asks you to read the eligibility criteria and guidance notes for the fund before you apply. This helps you check it is the right funding for you and that your project fits. You will find the full guidance notes in the 'How to apply' section of the fund page. If you need help, the Two Ridings grants team is happy to talk. You can call them on 01904 929500. They also run monthly drop-ins where they discuss grants, and they have a set of frequently asked questions that may answer your query. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/apply-for-funding/. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/apply-for-funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Mid Suffolk Sports Infrastructure Fund

Mid Suffolk District Council

£20,000 - £250,000East of England

Mid Suffolk District Council's Sports Infrastructure Fund pays towards major infrastructure improvements to indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Your project should promote increased uptake in sport and physical activity in the local area. The fund suits charities and community groups that look after sports facilities. The council gives community groups, parish councils and sports clubs as examples of the organisations it has in mind. If your club or group wants to make a significant improvement to the place where people play sport or stay active, this fund is worth a look. You can apply for between £20,000 and £250,000. That makes it a fund for bigger schemes rather than small purchases. Think about how your project will help more people in your area take part in sport and physical activity, as that is the purpose of the fund. The fund is open for expressions of interest now. This means your first step is to tell the council about your project, rather than sending in a full application straight away. One important caveat: the fund only covers sports facilities outside of Stowmarket. If your facility is in Stowmarket, you will need to look elsewhere. If your project needs less than £20,000, the council's Community Development Grants offer up to £20,000 for capital, revenue or pre-project activities. They are open for applications between 2 November 2026 and 17 January 2027. Official source: https://midsuffolk.gov.uk/community-funding. Official source: https://midsuffolk.gov.uk/community-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Parish Tree Planting Project: free trees, hedging and wildflower seed (Babergh and Mid Suffolk)

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Funding amount not listedEast of England

The Parish Tree Planting Project gives free trees, fruit trees, hedging plants and wildflower seed to help create more places for wildlife. Babergh District Council has run the scheme since 2021. So far it has given away nearly 800 trees, over 16,000 small trees and hedgerow plants, and enough wildflower seed to cover over 16,000 square metres. The scheme is for landowners that are a council, parish or community group. Planting must be on land with public access. All species provided are native provenance and locally sourced. You might create a new wood or orchard, fill gaps in an existing tree or hedge line, or transform an area of mown grass. The council is especially keen on projects that connect or expand existing sites of higher wildlife value, for example through wildlife corridors. It also wants to plant more fruit trees to create a scattered community orchard. This helps save local varieties, supports wildlife and provides free fruit. You can apply at any time. There is no deadline. One important point: the budget is limited, so the scheme aims to help applicants who cannot get support elsewhere. If your land is private, or you are eligible for funding from another source, the council is not likely to be able to help. The page suggests other options, including the Woodland Trust, the Forestry Commission, the Trust for Conservation Volunteers, Trees in Cities for schools, and DEFRA for large-scale hedge planting on rural land. Once planted, the long-term care and maintenance of the trees, hedges and flowers is your responsibility. The council will still be available to give you advice. Official source: https://www.babergh.gov.uk/w/trees-and-wildflowers-scheme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 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.

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East Lindsey Community Legacy Scheme

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (East Lindsey District Council)

Up to £35,000East Midlands

The East Lindsey Community Legacy Scheme offers grants of up to £35,000 for community projects in the District of East Lindsey. Lincolnshire Community Foundation runs it with East Lindsey District Council, and the money comes from the council's East Lindsey Investment Fund. You can use the grant for capital costs, revenue costs or both. It suits charities and community groups, social enterprises and town and parish councils with a track record of delivering locally. Your project must support community development and tackle one or more of these priorities: community facilities, community cohesion, core strength, digital exclusion and transport, young people, older people, or heritage, arts and culture. The Fund Guidelines explain each priority in more detail. The current round closes on Friday 30 October 2026. The foundation says more closing dates will follow. You should hear the outcome within six weeks of the closing date. A panel will look at whether you meet the criteria, the impact on East Lindsey residents and how well you fit the wider fund's aims. Plan your budget carefully. If your project costs more than £5,000 in total, you must show match funding of at least 25% of the total project value. This can be other money or an in-kind contribution. You must also be able to spend the grant, finish the work and report on impact by the end of February 2028. Grants are usually paid in arrears. If you cannot cover costs up front, the foundation may pay in advance or in stages. If you want to talk through an idea first, you can contact the grantmaker, Cavan Collins, on 01529 305825 or at cavan@lincolnshirecf.co.uk. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/elcls/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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South Sharpley Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Point North (South Sharpley Wind Farm)

Up to £5,000North East England

The South Sharpley Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects in and around the South Sharpley wind farm near Seaham, County Durham. Point North runs the fund. The page says to apply by 30 October 2026. You can ask for help with a wide range of costs. These include capital items and equipment, coaching or training, project costs, sessional costs and capacity building. Smaller groups can also ask for a contribution to core or running costs, as long as your organisation typically spends less than £100,000 a year. The list is not complete, so get in touch with Point North if you are unsure whether your idea fits. The fund suits charities and community groups based in or serving Dalton-le-Dale, Easington Lane, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, Murton, Silksworth, Seaham Grange and Seaton. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. Schools, town and parish councils and registered social enterprises can apply too. There are some limits. The fund will not pay for vehicles or minibuses, or for general office resourcing that is not linked to a project. It will not fund the commercial parts of a charity's work. It will not cover unspecified contributions to general fundraising appeals or large projects, or public bodies carrying out their statutory duties. You apply through Point North's online portal. Read the guidelines in full first. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/wind-farm-south-sharpley-community-benefits-fund/. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/wind-farm-south-sharpley-community-benefits-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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High Peak Towns and Villages Regeneration Fund

High Peak Borough Council

£500 - £4,000East Midlands

The Towns and Villages Regeneration Fund from High Peak Borough Council helps bring visitors and residents into town and village centres. The scheme opens for applications on 31 July, and you need to submit your application by midnight on 31 October. You can apply for a grant of £500 to £4,000. Projects the council suggests include improving public display boards and signage, with the owner's permission. The fund can also pay for local walking and cycling trail maps, better access to high streets and visitor attractions for disabled people, and small environmental tidy ups of public green spaces. It can part fund, at 50%, shop front grant schemes run by parish and town councils, and creative and heritage events that are open to the public. The fund suits parish and town councils, and properly constituted voluntary and community organisations, in 17 named parishes across the High Peak. These include Castleton, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Edale, Hayfield, New Mills, Tintwistle and Whaley Bridge. Your organisation must have a bank account. You will need to raise between 20% and 50% of the total project cost from other sources. Plan your cash flow carefully. In most cases the council pays the grant after your project is finished and you have sent evidence of payment. You apply using an online form. The council may ask for more information as part of a due diligence check. Read the guidance notes before you start. If you need a paper form, or help with eligibility, you can email the council. Official source: https://www.highpeak.gov.uk/article/8150/Towns-and-Villages-Regeneration-Fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Progress Power Community Benefit Fund (Eye area)

Mid Suffolk District Council

Up to £10,000East of England

The Progress Power Community Benefit Fund is run by Mid Suffolk District Council. It offers funding to community groups in Eye, Mellis, Thrandeston, Yaxley and Brome and Oakley. You can use the money for capital projects, revenue projects, or both. The fund is for charities and community groups within Eye, Mellis, Thrandeston, Yaxley and Brome and Oakley. The council says it suits village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils and sports clubs. If your group is outside these places, this fund is not for you. You can apply for up to £10,000. Applications are open until 31 October 2026. If you miss this deadline, the council lists other funds on the same page that may suit groups in the Eye area. Community Development Grants of up to £20,000 open for applications between 2 November 2026 and 17 January 2027. They cover capital, revenue or pre-project activities. The Eye Wind Turbines Section 106 fund supports environmental projects, such as improving energy efficiency and tree planting. It is open to community groups within a 10km radius of the wind turbines at Mid Suffolk Business Park, formerly Eye Airfield. The amount available there depends on the parish where your project takes place. Mid Suffolk District Council also offers Locality Awards. Community groups in the district can apply through their District Councillor for small scale projects or purchases. These are open for applications until 29 January 2027. Official source: https://midsuffolk.gov.uk/community-funding. Official source: https://midsuffolk.gov.uk/community-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.