Royal Countryside Fund - In Your Community

The Royal Countryside Fund
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

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.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprise

Key requirements:

  • Must be a rural community organisation
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).

This funder has made 99 awards with a typical award of £21,084. Would you qualify?

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Full details from The Royal Countryside Fund

The Royal Countryside Fund supports rural communities across the UK to help them survive and thrive. Funding is aimed at empowering rural communities to fulfil their role in creating a sustainable future for the countryside. The fund is the only UK-wide charity focused on this mission.

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Last updated: 21 July 2026