People and Places

Funding

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Deadline

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling applications

Overview

This grant funds community-led projects in Wales. The projects must be accessible to local people. They should focus on issues that matter most to the community. The funding amount is not specified. There is no set deadline, so you can apply at any time. Any type of organisation can apply as long as the project is in Wales. The project must be led by the community itself. You need to show how your project addresses local priorities.

Requirements to check

Key requirements:

  • Must be community-led
  • Must be accessible
  • Must focus on local priorities

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This grant is for any organisation running community-led projects in Wales. Your project must be accessible and focus on local issues that matter to people in your area. It is not suitable if your project is not community-led or based outside Wales.

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

47,703

Typical award

£18,689

Most awards

£9,986 to £20,000

Most funded region

London

12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.

Recent awards include Wellbeing Challenge CIC (£20,000, 2026), West Wales Motorcycle Project (£19,490, 2026) and Tirabad Village Hall Committee (£15,000, 2026).

Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.

Full details from National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in Wales that are accessible, community-led, and focused on the issues that matter most to local people.

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Last updated: 2 October 2026