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All open grants for village halls and community buildings (106)

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Coalfields Community Capital Grant in Wales

Coalfields Regeneration Trust (funded by Welsh Government)

£500 - £7,000Wales

The Coalfields Community Capital Grant in Wales offers capital funding from £500 up to £7,000. It is funded by Welsh Government. The programme supports community and voluntary organisations that manage community facilities. You can use the money to safeguard, maintain or improve your facility. If you run a community facility and need funding to protect it, keep it in good repair or make it better, this grant could suit you. The grant covers eligible coalfield areas in Wales. If your organisation is based outside one of these areas, you can still apply. You will need to show that your project will benefit people from coalfield areas in Wales. This is a rolling annual programme. The page does not give a fixed closing date. To apply, you download the application form and follow the guidance provided. The form and the guidance notes are both available in English and Welsh, so you can work in the language you prefer. The page also lists a separate document on AI funding application guidance, which you may find useful as you prepare your bid. One practical point to keep in mind: the funder's page does not set out the full eligibility rules itself. It points applicants to the guidance notes instead. Read those notes carefully before you start your form, so you can be confident that your organisation and your project fit what the programme will fund. Official source: https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/grants. Official source: https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation

Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England, East Midlands, West Midlands

Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation gives grants of up to £5,000 to charities and community groups in Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire. It was set up in 2021 to support local schemes and good causes that make a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged or vulnerable people. The Foundation welcomes applications for work that prevents or relieves poverty, provides welfare advice, improves community facilities including green spaces, or provides healthy food to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. It also supports digital inclusion and help for local people trying to return to employment. A recent example is a £2,000 grant to MHA Communities North Staffordshire to provide meals at three lunch clubs for older people. This fund suits smaller local groups. Your organisation must be within 10 miles of one of the Society's branches or its Head Office in Leek. Your annual turnover must be no more than £250,000. You do not need to be a Leek Building Society member to apply. There is no fixed deadline. The trustees review applications every quarter, usually meeting in January, April, July and October. This means a decision can take up to three months. They will write to tell you whether you have been successful. Please plan your request carefully. The Foundation will not fund administrative costs, including salaries, travel costs, rent or promotional material. It also does not fund sponsorship or general fundraising appeals. You will usually not be considered if you have received a grant from the Foundation in the last three years, or had an unsuccessful application in the last 12 months. Official source: https://www.leekbs.co.uk/charitable-foundation/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

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

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Strummer Calling Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Strummer Calling Community First Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The donor is anonymous. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, practical projects that you can deliver within that time. The page gives examples such as a community cinema, camping activities for Scout groups, volunteer expenses and room hire for radio broadcast training, and improvements to village halls or community buildings. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Priority will be given to projects in the former local authority areas of Carlisle and Eden, so projects there come first. One thing to keep in mind: individuals cannot apply. The fund also applies the foundation's normal exclusions on top of this. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation offers a step-by-step help guide for the portal. If you would like more information about the fund, you can call Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/strummer-calling-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Westmorland Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

£500 - £10,000North West England

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

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Babergh and Mid Suffolk Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Bids

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Up to £100,000East of England

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

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Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

The Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund gives grants to organisations that run charitable activities in or close to the parishes of Rosley and Westward, Wigton and Aspatria in North Cumbria. Cumbria Community Foundation runs the fund together with the Trustees of the Joyce Wilkinson Trust. Joyce Wilkinson lived in Rosley and Westward all her life and did a lot of work for her community. She left much of her estate to support charitable activities in and around her home. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to groups that help people, particularly older adults, children and young people. It also goes to groups that manage village facilities such as halls, play areas and schools, and to those that operate in or close to the four named areas. Projects supported so far include local play groups and nurseries, refurbishment and equipment for village halls and community buildings, youth group activities and equipment, and a local support group for people affected by heart conditions and strokes. There is no minimum or maximum grant. Each application is judged on its merits, in particular how close you are to Rosley and Westward. That is the main thing to bear in mind before you apply. All applications are made through the Foundation's online portal, and the page gives a step-by-step help guide. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions, you can call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512395. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/joyce-wilkinson-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Warwick Dominey Fund: Decarbonisation

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £15,000East of England

Grants for practical decarbonisation, especially replacing fossil fuel systems with locally generated renewable energy in community buildings. Match funding is welcomed. Amount: Up to £15,000. Rolling: open until the annual £50,000 is used. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/warwick-dominey-decarb/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Roselands Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

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

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Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot)

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £1,500Scotland

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

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Lairg Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

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

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CN Group Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The CN Group Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in Cumbria. The donor is Cumbrian Newspapers Limited. The fund backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes it a good fit for small, practical projects run by charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The foundation gives some examples of what the fund has supported. These include improvements to a community hall, furniture for a community centre, a cleaning system for a community swimming pool, wages for an activity coordinator, improvements to a children's play area and a creative music project for people with disabilities. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. One thing to keep in mind: the fund will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well. Read those before you start. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell at the foundation on 01900 825760 or by email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cn-group-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Eden Rural Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

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

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East Suffolk Enabling Communities Budgets

East Suffolk Council

£100 - £7,500East of England

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

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Benefact Trust Methodist Grants

Benefact Trust

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

Benefact Trust's Methodist Grants programme helps Methodist organisations in the UK and Ireland strengthen their mission and ministry. It is funded mainly by donations from Methodist Insurance PLC. The grants support building projects. You can use the funding towards building development work, or towards repair and maintenance that is essential to keeping your mission and ministry going. The trust makes contributions towards capital projects, so this fund is about work on your buildings. The programme focuses on four areas. It supports church growth, both in numbers and spiritually. It looks for community engagement. It welcomes projects that improve accessibility. It also values environmental benefits. Check that your project is a good fit for these funding priorities. This programme suits Methodist churches and organisations planning capital work that will help them grow, serve their community, open their buildings to more people or reduce their environmental impact. Recent news from the trust highlights funded work on community mission, young people, sustainability and support for people facing homelessness. Before you apply, the trust strongly recommends reading the Methodist Grants programme guidance. It gives full details on eligibility, funding priorities and how to apply, and helps you see whether your project is a good fit. You can also preview the application form, read the grant terms and conditions and look through the FAQs. If you are not sure this is the right fund for you, the trust suggests comparing it with its Community Impact Grants and Building Grants to find the best match for your project. Official source: https://www.benefacttrust.com/grants/methodist-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Scottish Land Fund

National Lottery Community Fund

£5,000 - £1mNational (UK-wide), England

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

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River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £10,000Scotland

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

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

Foundation Scotland

£150 - £4,500Scotland

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

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Screwfix Foundation

The Screwfix Foundation

Up to £5,000National (UK-wide)

The Screwfix Foundation is a registered charity that gives funding to local registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. It currently offers funding in the region of £5,000. The money is for projects that repair, maintain, improve or construct homes, community buildings and other buildings. Your organisation must also help people in need, whether through financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages in the UK. There is no single closing date. The Foundation's team reviews every application individually each quarter, in March, June, September and December. The Foundation raises its money through raffles and fundraising weeks in Screwfix stores, and through customers rounding up their pennies when they shop online or on the Screwfix app. It says it has supported over 3000 projects. It also runs two partnerships. With Hospice UK, it provides improvement grants to help hospices enhance their facilities and buildings. With Volunteer It Yourself, it supports projects that transform community spaces while young people learn trade skills. That work is expanding, with plans to deliver projects in all four UK nations by the end of 2026. You can email foundation@screwfix.com to learn more about upcoming projects. One practical point: the page says your organisation MUST meet every one of its basic requirements before you apply. The Foundation also publishes full eligibility criteria, so read those first. Official source: https://www.screwfix.com/landingpage/screwfix-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £25,000Scotland

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

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Inch Cape Construction Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £2,000Scotland

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

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The Cour Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Cour Community Benefit Fund pays for community projects that benefit people living in East Kintyre, West Kintyre, and Tarbert and Skipness, on the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute. The money comes from Cour Wind Farm Ltd, which owns and runs the Cour wind farm. Grants can cover a wide range of costs. Examples include equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. There is no fixed grant amount. The fund suits community groups and organisations working for the benefit of local people. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must be for community benefit. Groups based outside an area may be considered case by case if they can show clear benefit and demand from local residents. Foundation Scotland manages the fund overall but does not take applications itself. Each year the wind farm pays £102,500, which is split into thirds and passed to three local Trusts, one for each community council area. Each Trust runs its own grant making, and its Board makes the decisions. Payments are expected to continue for the life of the wind farm, which could be up to 25 years from when it started operating in 2019. One practical point: each Trust may have its own criteria and its own list of things it cannot fund. Read the guidance from the Trust you plan to apply to before you start. If your group is based outside that Trust's area, talk to them about your idea first. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/cour-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £4,000Scotland

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

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Chelmsford Neighbourhood CIL Grant (Unparished Wards)

Chelmsford City Council

Funding amount not listedEast of England

The council's Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Grant helps pay for community infrastructure projects in Chelmsford's nine unparished wards. It funds capital costs. These are large one-off investments, such as improving a building or buying equipment. It is not for the ongoing costs of running a project. The scheme is for voluntary and community organisations that work for the benefit of Chelmsford residents. Your project must be located in one of these wards: Goat Hall, Marconi, Moulsham and Central, Moulsham Lodge, Patching Hall, St Andrews, The Lawns, Trinity or Waterhouse Farm. The council will fund projects that contribute to the themes in its Corporate Plan: fairer and inclusive; greener and safer place; healthy, active and enjoyable lives; and Connected Chelmsford. You can apply at any time, as the scheme is open all year round. The amount you ask for shapes how your application is decided. If you ask for less than £10,000, officers review it and make a recommendation to the Community Funding Panel, and the council then tells you the outcome. If you ask for more than £10,000, the Panel reviews it and makes recommendations to the council's Cabinet, which makes the final decision. For awards of £10,000 or more, you may need to send further information. Cabinet discusses applications sent between 1 April and 30 September in the following March. It discusses those sent between 1 October and 31 March in the following September. Plan ahead if your project has a fixed start date. The council will not fund projects that have already happened, or projects that promote a particular religious or political belief. Official source: https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/communities/community-funding-scheme/. 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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Veolia Environmental Trust Community and Environment Grant

Veolia Environmental Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland

Veolia Environmental Trust awards grants towards projects that improve community facilities and the natural environment. This listing points to the funder's main funding page, which is the starting point for anyone thinking of applying. The page sets out a route in three sections, and you need to work through them in order. First, an eligibility checker lets you confirm that your project site is in an area the Trust funds. You need to do this before you apply. Second, the funding criteria explain what the Trust is able to fund and how much you can apply for. Third, a section on when to apply gives the funding round closing dates and says when is best to apply. After those three sections, the Trust offers funding guidance with more information about its application and grant-making process. If you think your project meets the criteria, there is an Apply for funding link that takes you to the application. The Trust says it is happy to help. If you would like to discuss your project, you can contact the team before you start. The main practical point is location. Your project site must be in an area the Trust funds, so use the eligibility checker first. That way you will not spend time on an application for a site that is outside the funded areas. This funding page does not itself state award sizes or a closing date. Those sit in the funding criteria and the funding round dates sections, which the page describes but does not reproduce. Official source: https://www.veoliatrust.org/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It offers grants to organisations working in the parish of Brampton and surrounding areas, including Castle Carrock, Hethersgill, Askerton, Lanercost, Scaleby, Upper Denton, Walton and Farlam. It is a good fit if your project serves people in this part of Cumbria. The fund supports initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in the local area. Past examples give a good feel for what suits. They include a young carers support trip, a community music festival, tools for children to look after a school vegetable garden, drop-in clinics for people with acute hearing loss and a new kitchen in a village hall. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the Foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Joe Cosby on 01900 511 856 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/william-milburn-charitable-trust-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Lambs Hill Wind Farm Community Fund (Stockton-on-Tees)

Point North

Up to £3,000North East England

The Lambs Hill Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to charities and community groups near the Lambs Hill Wind Farm. The wind farm sits north east of Stockton-on-Tees, and the fund supports communities in and around it, in County Durham and Stockton-on-Tees. OnPath Energy provides the money and Point North manages applications. The fund backs projects that fight poverty and enrich local lives. You could apply for work on energy efficiency, environmental protection and nature conservation, health and wellbeing, regeneration or improvements to community facilities. It can also pay for education and training facilities or equipment, and for social welfare such as events, trips, lunch clubs and food banks. The list is not complete, so if you are unsure whether your request fits, you can get in touch with Point North. It suits groups based in or serving Stillington and Whitton, Bishopton, Foxton, Great Stainton, Little Stainton, Grindon, Bishopton Crossings, Thorpe Thewles and Carlton. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. Community groups, playgroups, youth clubs, village halls, sports clubs, Scouts and Guides, senior citizens' clubs and schools with non-statutory projects can all apply. There is no deadline, so you can apply at any time. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. One important caveat: the fund will not pay for costs you incur before a grant is formally approved, and it does not cover salaries. Plan your project timings with this in mind, and read the application guidelines in full before you start. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/lambs-hill-wind-farm-community-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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CARES Community Buildings Fund

Local Energy Scotland (Scottish Government and National Lottery Community Fund)

Up to £80,000Scotland

The CARES Community Buildings Fund helps community organisations in Scotland cut the energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions of their buildings. It is run by Local Energy Scotland and jointly funded by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery Community Fund. The fund is open for applications now. You can get a grant of up to £80,000, covering up to 80% of eligible costs. You must find the other 20% yourself as match funding. The money pays for heat pumps, heat network connections, solar PV panels and solar water heating. It can also cover add-on measures like battery or heat storage, insulation, secondary glazing, draught proofing and energy saving controls. Essential costs such as building warrants, planning permission and grid connection applications can be included too. The fund suits village halls, community centres, community hubs, sports facilities and faith buildings that are used often and have high energy costs. Your building must already have a heat pump, heat network connection, direct electric or biomass heating, or you must install a heat pump or heat network connection as part of the project. You must also install at least one core measure, and add-on measures must cost less than the core measures. There is no fixed closing date. Funding is given on a first come, first served basis once applications are complete, and the fund will close when the money runs out. Apply as early as you can. If your project is funded only by the Scottish Government, you must finish the work and submit your final claim by 15 March 2027. One practical point: you must send your preferred installer quote with your full application, so contact installers early. Local Energy Scotland supports groups that have not delivered an installation project before. Official source: https://localenergy.scot/funding/cares-community-buildings-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Screwfix Foundation Hospice UK Improvement Grants

Screwfix Foundation

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Screwfix Foundation has partnered with Hospice UK, the national champion for more than 200 hospices across the UK. Through this partnership, the Foundation will provide improvement grants to help hospices enhance their facilities and buildings. The aim is that more people receive the care they need, now and in the future. Hospices care for around 310,000 people each year, yet many are underfunded and under increasing pressure. These grants are meant to ease that pressure by improving the buildings where care is given. The Foundation is a registered charity, set up in 2013. Its main programme currently offers local registered charities and not-for-profit organisations funding in the region of £5,000. The team reviews every application individually each quarter, in March, June, September and December. One practical point to keep in mind. The Foundation's main programme backs projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. Organisations must also help people in need in the UK, for example through financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages. Read the full eligibility criteria before you apply. Official source: https://www.screwfix.com/landingpage/screwfix-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Robertson Trust Community Spaces Grants

The Robertson Trust

£5,000 - £20,000Scotland

Community Spaces Grants from The Robertson Trust help local communities in Scotland that are experiencing poverty and associated trauma. The fund pays revenue costs for community centres, hubs and anchor organisations that deliver or host a range of services and activities to meet local needs. You can apply for between £5,000 and £20,000 per year, for up to three years. You will need to show how the different services you deliver or host help to prevent or reduce poverty and trauma for local people. The fund suits registered charities with an annual income between £30,000 and £500,000 that act as a focal point for their community. If you are asking for money towards a specific salary, you will need a full job description. There is no set closing date, so you can apply at any time. The Trust is facing high demand and has extended its decision timescale to 10 to 12 weeks, although another part of its page mentions 8 to 10 weeks. Check the current timescale in the guidance and plan ahead if you need funding by a particular date. There are some important limits. The fund cannot pay for capital costs such as building works or refurbishments. You also cannot hold, or apply for, a Community Spaces Grant at the same time as a Large or Small Grant from the Trust. Before you apply, make sure your charity has the basics in place. You will need at least three unconnected trustees and recent independently examined or audited accounts, unless you are newly registered. You will also need a bank account in the charity's name that needs two unconnected people to approve every payment. If you work with young or vulnerable people, you will need a safeguarding policy too. Official source: https://www.therobertsontrust.org.uk/funding/types-of-funding/community-spaces-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Diddington Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £10,000East of England

This fund gives grants to projects that help the people who live in the Parish of Diddington. It is a small, very local fund. It suits groups with a clear link to the parish and its residents. Your project should fit one or both of the fund's aims. The first is to provide and look after local facilities for people in the parish. These could be used for meetings, lectures and classes, or for recreation and leisure-time activities. The second, broader aim is to benefit the inhabitants of the Parish of Diddington. Grants are in the region of £10,000, and the most you can ask for is £10,000. The fund is open to non-profit organisations, so it suits charities and community groups working for local people. There is no fixed closing date. The fund runs on a rolling basis, so you can apply when your project is ready rather than waiting for a set funding round. One thing to keep in mind is that the eligible area is Diddington only. Your project needs to benefit residents of the parish, so make sure you can show that clear local benefit in your application. Before you start, read the Foundation's application guidance. It also covers the different versions of the Foundation's logos, which you can download from the fund page. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/diddington/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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ESB West Durham Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Point North (ESB Energy)

Up to £5,000North East England

The ESB West Durham Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund offers grants of up to £5,000 to support communities near the West Durham Wind Farm at Tow Law in County Durham. ESB Energy funds the scheme and Point North runs it. The fund suits charities and community groups working in and around Cornsay, Cornsay Colliery, Hamsteels, East Hedleyhope and Satley. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. Registered charities, CIOs, constituted community or voluntary groups and registered social enterprises can all apply. You could use the money to improve public amenities such as community halls or sports facilities. Environmental and wildlife projects are welcome, including work to improve open spaces. The fund also supports activities that engage the local community, and energy efficiency or renewable energy projects. This list is not complete, so get in touch with Point North if you are unsure whether your idea fits. There is no deadline, so you can apply at any time. You apply through an online form. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. One caveat: the fund will not pay for unspecified contributions to general fundraising appeals or large projects, or for contingency funding. It also excludes profit-making or commercial activity, statutory work by public bodies and party political campaigning. Projects up to 10 miles from the site may be considered, but only if you can show they benefit people within 3 miles of the wind farm or in the five named villages. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/west-durham-wind-farm-community-benefits-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Fylde Coast VCFSE Poverty Support and Community Centre Grants

Community First Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde (LACVS LOCAL)

Up to £4,000North West England

This grant scheme from Community First Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde funds community-led projects across the Fylde Coast. These projects tackle poverty, improve access to healthy food and strengthen community centres and wellbeing hubs. The scheme runs for 2026-27 and is managed locally as part of LACVS LOCAL. You could use it for projects that encourage volunteering, community food growing, food sharing and distribution, community meals or healthy eating education. It also supports work that makes community centres and wellbeing hubs welcoming places where people can connect, learn new skills and find support. Examples include community larders, allotments, job clubs, self-help groups, intergenerational learning, clothes swaps and neighbourhood support projects. The scheme suits small voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde with an annual turnover under £100,000. Community grants of up to £2,000 are available. There is also one partnership grant of up to £4,000. There is no fixed deadline. Awards are made on a first come, first served basis until the money is fully allocated, so it pays to apply early. You must spend all funds awarded by 28 February 2027. Plan your budget with care. Capital spend can make up no more than 15% of your costs, and management or overheads no more than 20%. If you would like help, Community First offers free 30-minute Funding Clinic appointments, by booking only. You can choose a virtual appointment or a face-to-face drop-in session in Blackpool or Wyre. Official source: https://www.communityfirstbwf.org/small-grants. Official source: https://www.communityfirstbwf.org/small-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Cardiff Grassroots Venue Fund

Cardiff Council

£1,000 - £20,000Wales

The Cardiff Grassroots Venue Fund helps existing cultural performance venues in Cardiff invest in their premises so they can become more financially or environmentally sustainable. It is a new fund from Cardiff Council, supported through the Local Growth Fund. You can apply for a capital grant of £1,000 to £20,000. The grant covers 75% of your total project spend, excluding VAT, so you will need to fund the remaining 25% yourself. You must provide two quotes for the project spend. The fund suits established venues whose primary purpose is cultural performance. Your venue must be based in Cardiff and be a limited company, registered social enterprise, CIC or charity. You must have traded for more than two years, had a turnover above the VAT threshold of £90,000 in the last two years, and be an SME. Projects should link with Cardiff's Stronger, Fairer, Greener Recovery Strategy and the Cardiff Music Strategy. The council is looking for projects that create or safeguard jobs, monitored over 12 months, cut energy use and CO2 emissions, or make venues more accessible. You will also need to show how the grant can help the economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of Cardiff. To ask about eligibility and how to apply, you email the venue fund team at Cardiff Council. If your project is larger, you can also look at the Cardiff Growth Fund, which considers applications above £20,000 for strategic projects that create jobs and invest in large capital projects. One important caveat: do not pay a deposit or commit to buying anything before your grant is approved. The fund is also subject to the council receiving final budget sign off. Official source: https://www.investincardiff.com/cardiff-funding/grassroots-venue-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Heysham South Wind Farm Community Fund (Lancashire)

Point North

Up to £7,000North West England

The Heysham South Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £7,000 for projects that benefit people in and around Heaton-with-Oxcliffe, Heysham, Middleton and Overton in Lancashire. OnPath Energy pays for the fund through its Heysham South Wind Farm, which sits just inland from Morecambe Bay. Point North runs it. OnPath Energy wants to support community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects that fight poverty and enrich lives near its wind farms. The fund covers a wide range of things. Examples include promoting energy efficiency, protecting the environment and nature, supporting health and wellbeing, regeneration, improving community facilities, and education and training facilities or equipment. It also covers social welfare, such as events, trips, lunch clubs and food banks. The fund suits charities and community groups of many kinds. These include playgroups, youth clubs, church and village halls, sports clubs, Scout and Guide groups, and clubs for older people. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects that the Council would not normally fund. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. There is no deadline, so you can apply when your project is ready. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving a complete application. The fund will not pay for costs you incur before a grant is formally approved, so plan your timing with this in mind. It does not cover salaries either. If you are not sure whether your idea fits, Point North encourages you to get in touch before you apply. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/heysham-south-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Scottish Borders Rural Village Hall Emergency Grants

Borders Community Action (Neighbourhood Support Fund)

Up to £5,000Scotland

The Neighbourhood Support Fund 2026 is a managed fund run by Borders Community Action. Right now it accepts only one kind of application: emergency grants for rural village halls. All other grants under this fund are closed. You can apply for up to £5,000 to keep a rural village hall open and available for community use in an emergency. The money is for moments when you need to act straight away to keep the hall open, or to stop a situation from getting worse. This suits the people who run rural village halls and need fast help when something goes wrong. If your organisation is not a rural village hall, this fund is not open to you at the moment. The fund is available all year round until the money is fully allocated. The page lists 8 June 2026 and 31 March 2027 as the dates for this fund. Because it stops once the budget runs out, it makes sense to apply as soon as an emergency happens. One practical point: if you have already had to act and pay for something, you may be able to ask for the money back. Applications for reimbursement may be considered, but only if you apply as soon as action has been taken, and at least within 10 days. So do not wait weeks before you apply. Before you apply, read the Guidance for Applicants and look over the Application Questions. Both are on the fund page. Then use the Apply now link on the same page to send your application. Official source: https://borderscommunityaction.org.uk/fund/neighbourhood-support-fund-2026/. 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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Community Facilities Programme

Welsh Government

£5,000 - £300,000Wales

The Community Facilities Programme is run by the Welsh Government. It offers funding to improve community facilities, and it forms part of the Welsh Government's regeneration work. The main guidance is written for community and voluntary organisations, and a set of frequently asked questions sits alongside it. Grants range from £5,000 to £300,000. Awards fall into two bands, and each band has its own application form. One form covers grants between £5,000 and £25,000. The other covers grants between £25,001 and £300,000. If your project needs more than £25,000, you will use the second form. The Welsh Government publishes a list of grants awarded from 2015 to 2026. One practical point: make sure you choose the right form for the amount you are asking for, as the two bands use different forms. The page also links a Welsh Government privacy notice for its grants. The guidance, the frequently asked questions and both application forms are all gathered together on the programme's page on GOV.WALES, so you can find everything you need in one place. Official source: https://www.gov.wales/community-facilities-programme. Official source: https://www.gov.wales/community-facilities-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Marr Wind Farm Community Fund (Doncaster)

Point North

Up to £3,000Yorkshire and The Humber

The Marr Wind Farm Community Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 for projects that help people living near Marr Wind Farm, just west of Doncaster. OnPath Energy pays for the fund, and Point North runs it. It supports community groups, voluntary organisations and environmental projects that fight poverty and enrich lives. The fund covers these communities in South Yorkshire: Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Hickleton, High Melton, Marr, and Sprotbrough and Cusworth. Projects outside these areas may still be considered if you can show they benefit local people from these places. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must have charitable aims. The fund suits charities and community groups such as playgroups, youth clubs, church and village halls, sports clubs, Scout and Guide groups, and clubs for older people. Schools can apply for non-statutory projects that the Council does not normally fund. You could use a grant for energy efficiency, nature conservation, health and wellbeing, regeneration, or improvements to community facilities. It can also pay for education and training equipment, and for social welfare activities such as events, trips, lunch clubs and food banks. If you are unsure whether your idea fits, Point North invites you to get in touch. There is no deadline, so you can apply at any time. Point North aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving your completed application. Keep in mind that the fund will not pay for costs you incur before a grant is formally approved, so wait for a decision before you spend. It also does not cover salaries, religious or political activities, or work that is the responsibility of statutory authorities. Official source: https://pointnorth.org.uk/grants/marr-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Rural Stirling Housing Association Community Donation Fund

Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA)

£100 - £1,500Scotland

Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA) offers small donations to support good causes in the rural Stirling area. The fund backs projects that fit the association's mission and charitable objectives. Applications are invited from eligible bodies with a project that meets the fund's criteria. Your project should benefit RSHA tenants or prospective tenants, directly or indirectly. It can also benefit rural Stirling communities more widely, especially by developing local services, facilities and provision for people who are disadvantaged. Past donations have helped pay for repairing or buying community buildings and halls, building a footbridge and providing play facilities. Donations start at £100. For the 2026-27 financial year, the most you can receive is £1,500. The page does not state a closing date. Money is awarded on a first come, first served basis, so it is worth applying early. The fund will not pay for projects that benefit only one person or household. It will not cover regular running costs or money you have already spent. Projects that support or promote political or religious beliefs are also excluded. To apply, download the application form in Word or PDF format from the RSHA website. Fill it in and email it to stephanie.mcvey@rsha.org.uk. The fund's information note explains the scheme in more detail, so it is a good idea to read it before you start. Official source: https://rsha.org.uk/community-donation-fund-/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.

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Barrhill Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £1,000Scotland

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

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Fevara Group Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

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

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Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations in Kingstown and the surrounding area. It backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Grants are normally up to £5,000 over one year. That makes it a good fit for small, practical projects. The page gives some examples of activities it supports: a community event, refurbishing an IT room, youth activities for the summer holidays, and upgrades to community facilities. The money comes from the Elizabeth Fell Memorial Trust, the donor named on the page. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. Before you start, look at the eligibility map on the fund page. Your project needs to be in the area it covers. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and a step-by-step portal help guide is available to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/elizabeth-fell-memorial-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 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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Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. The money comes from Fairfield Windfarm Ltd, which is operated by EDF Energy Renewables. It supports communities close to the Fairfield Wind Farm at Pica. The fund gives grants to organisations for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action in local communities. Examples of activities the fund would like to support include environmental sustainability, improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve the energy efficiency of homes for residents on low incomes. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that benefit the parishes of Parton, Lowca, Distington and Moresby. Make sure your project clearly benefits those parishes. The fund does not support individuals or anti-renewable energy projects. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you would like more information, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fairfield-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that benefit people living in the main circulation area of the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald. That includes Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Alston. The fund is supported by a donor, Cumberland & Westmorland Herald Limited. It backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects the fund supports include riding workshops and sessions for disabled people, improvements to community buildings, exercise classes for older people, camping equipment for a young people's group and sporting activities for disabled people. These give you a feel for the size and style of project that suits the fund. Grants will normally be £2,000 or less over one year. The fund is for charitable not-for-profit organisations working locally. It cannot support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide. If you have questions, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at lisa@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumberland-and-westmorland-herald-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.