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Royal Countryside Fund - In Your Community

The Royal Countryside Fund
Applications closed

Funding

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Deadline

Round closed

Location

England

Applications

Applications closed

Overview

The Royal Countryside Fund supports rural communities across the UK. It funds projects that help rural communities survive and grow. The fund focuses on creating a sustainable future for the countryside. It is the only UK-wide charity with this specific mission.

Requirements to check

Key requirements:

  • Must be a rural community organisation

Rural community organisations across the UK

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 rural community organisations across the UK. It suits groups working to strengthen and sustain rural life. It is not aimed at urban businesses or organisations without a clear rural community focus.

Regions

Funder track record
Recent awards dataOpen to first-time applicants

Awards published

99

Typical award

£21,084

Most awards

£13,500 to £25,000

Most funded region

Scotland

27 awards in 2025, level with 26 the year before.

Recent awards include Ynni Bro Rhian Cyfyngedig (£25,000, 2025), Grow the Glens CIC (£25,000, 2025) and Lochview Rural Training (£24,848, 2025).

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

Full details from The Royal Countryside Fund

The Royal Countryside Fund supports rural communities across the UK to help them survive and thrive. The fund empowers rural communities to fulfil their role in creating a sustainable future for the countryside. It is the only UK-wide charity focused on family farms and rural communities.

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Last updated: 14 October 2026