Sussex Community Foundation Main Grants
Funding
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Location
England, South East England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
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.
Who can apply:
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
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.
Regions
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).
This funder has made 1,156 awards with a typical award of £5,000. Would you qualify?
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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.
Apply directly through Sussex Community Foundation. Check their website for the current application process and any open funding rounds.
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