Sussex Community Foundation Main Grants

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Funding

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Deadline

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Location

England, South East England

Applications

Rolling applications

Overview

Sussex Community Foundation funds small charities and voluntary groups working across Sussex. The grants target organisations tackling disadvantage and deprivation in local communities. Priority areas include reducing poverty, improving health, helping people reach their potential, and climate action. The foundation especially welcomes applications from groups led by or supporting people from underrepresented communities.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be a small to medium charity or voluntary group
  • Must work in communities across Sussex
  • Work must address disadvantage, deprivation, or community resilience

Small-to-medium-sized charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex, particularly those led by or supporting people from underrepresented communities.

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 small to medium charities and voluntary groups based in Sussex. It suits organisations supporting people facing disadvantage, poverty, or health challenges. It is not for large charities or businesses.

Funder track record
Last published award 2025Open to first-time applicants

Awards published

1,156

Typical award

£5,000

Most awards

£2,866 to £8,338

Most funded region

South East

108 awards in 2025, down from 413 the year before.

Recent awards include Camber Residents Association (£500, 2025), Tilling Green Events CIC (£2,400, 2025) and Rye Wurlitzer Academy (£800, 2025).

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

Full details from Sussex Community Foundation

Sussex Community Foundation makes grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex to address disadvantage and deprivation and build resilience. The foundation particularly welcomes applications from organisations led by and supporting people from underrepresented communities, as well as small-to-medium-sized community groups. Funding priorities include tackling poverty, improving health, reaching potential, and acting on climate.

How to apply

Apply directly through Sussex Community Foundation. Check their website for the current application process and any open funding rounds.

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Last updated: 5 August 2026