The Richard Bonney Literary Fund

Overview

The Richard Bonney Literary Fund is a small grants fund managed by Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation. It offers up to £800 for research and up to £1,000 for community awards. It suits individual researchers and small community organisations. Research awards are open to applicants across the UK. Community awards are for local community organisations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout 2026. No fixed closing date is published, so you do not need to wait for a funding round. The Foundation manages many funds, and each has its own aims. Funds often receive more applications than there is money to give, so read the criteria carefully and explain clearly how you meet them. Once you apply, the Grants Team reviews your application and may ask for more information. A grant panel or an individual donor then decides, depending on the fund, and timings vary. You will hear the outcome by email. If you are successful, you sign and return a Grant Agreement and meet any funding conditions. Payment is usually made within three weeks, after which you confirm receipt. You will also complete an end-of-grant monitoring form showing how the money was spent. One practical point: the Foundation is bringing in a new CRM system, so your application experience may feel slightly different. If you have questions, you can email grants@llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk. Official source: https://www.llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.