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As of 22 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 78 live grants for CICs in England from 53 funders. 7 close in the next 30 days, the first on 28 October 2026, 61 are open all year with no fixed deadline, and 5 were added this week. Each entry links to the official source.

Listings last checked 22 October 2026. Guide checked 21 October 2026.

Community interest companies are a common choice for social enterprises in England, but many trusts were set up to fund charities, so it is not always clear which grants a CIC can apply for. This page lists live grants tagged to England where the funder names CICs among the organisations that can apply. Many cover the whole of England, and some are for one council area.

Funders treat CICs differently. Some accept any CIC, others only CICs limited by guarantee, and a few have extra rules about directors or how profits are used. Check the grant page and the funder guidance before you apply.

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Closing in the next 30 days (7)

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Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2027

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

£5,000 - £25,000England

The Windrush Day Grant Scheme gives £5,000 to £25,000 to projects in England that celebrate, commemorate and teach people about the Windrush Generation and their contribution. Your events and activities must happen between 8 June and 31 July 2027, with a lead event around Windrush Day on 22 June. Charities, CICs, social enterprises and community benefit societies can apply. Councils can apply only as part of a consortium with Windrush communities. The deadline is 23:59 on 29 October 2026. Decisions come in March 2027. The scheme is run by Church Urban Fund (Near Neighbours) for the government. Official source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-day-grant-scheme-2027. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Barclays Community Sport Fund

Barclays (delivered in partnership with Sported)

Funding amount not listedEngland, West Midlands

The Barclays Community Sport Fund helps reduce inequalities in sport, with a focus on football, tennis and cricket. It is delivered by Sported in partnership with Barclays. The programme runs from April 2025 to December 2027. The round open now is the Female Coaches for Girls Fund. It pays for up to two female coaches per club or group to take a Level 1 or equivalent introductory qualification, plus any extra safeguarding and first aid needs for the sport. Grants are £160 for football and £200 for tennis or cricket. Coaches must complete their qualification within 12 months, subject to course availability. This round opened on 8 July 2026 and closes at 5pm on 4 December 2026. The separate Access Grant round, worth £1,000, closed on 27 May 2026. The fund suits charities, not-for-profit organisations, community groups, youth groups and traditional sports clubs that deliver football, cricket or tennis for women and girls, or want to start. You need to be located in, or supporting people from, areas ranked 1 to 3 on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Some disability groups and groups facing rural isolation can also be considered. Funded groups also get advice and support, signposting to training and resources, and chances such as match tickets, mascot places and promotional opportunities. One practical point: applications may close early if funds run out, so apply early. Official source: https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/funding-and-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Community of Practice

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

£996,000 - £997,000England

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is offering up to £997,000 to one organisation or consortium to set up and run a national Community of Practice for place-based giving initiatives across England. The money also pays for a programme of capacity-building support, including onward grants to those initiatives. The aim is to strengthen the capacity, skills and long-term sustainability of place-based giving initiatives, help them attract and grow philanthropic investment, and gather learning that supports the wider development of place-based philanthropy. You should show how you would support collaboration, peer learning and networking across England, with a focus on places facing higher levels of deprivation and community need. DCMS expects you to engage initiatives from every region of England. This suits experienced organisations in place-based philanthropy, charitable giving, philanthropy infrastructure, community development, social investment or the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Only one award will be made. Delivery runs from November 2026 to March 2029. Funding is split by year: up to £330,333 in 2026-27, up to £333,333 in 2027-28 and up to £333,334 in 2028-29. Applications are open now and close at 11:59pm on 8 November 2026. One practical caveat: money not spent by 31 March in each financial year cannot be carried forward. Payments are made quarterly in arrears, against spend you can evidence. There is no funding for capital costs. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/dcms-place-based-philanthropy-community-of-practice-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Great British Energy Community Fund

Great British Energy

Up to £3mEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland

Grants for community-owned clean energy: up to £40,000 for feasibility, up to £100,000 for development, and up to £3 million (or 50% of project value) for capital. The fund totals £20 million. Incorporated community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can apply. Projects must be at least 50% community owned when running. Apply through the GBE application form by 11:55pm on 12 November 2026. Your Net Zero Hub (England), the Welsh Government Energy Service or Advice NI can help first. Official source: https://www.gbe.gov.uk/funding/gbe-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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LGBT+ Fund Youth Joy Fund

The LGBT+ Fund (Consortium)

£5,000 - £25,000England

Grants of £5,000 to £25,000 for work that brings joy, community connection and better wellbeing to LGBT+ young people aged 11 to 25, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. England-based non-profit LGBT+ organisations and youth groups supporting young people aged 11 to 25 can apply. Apply on the LGBT+ Fund website before 12 noon on 18 November 2026. Official source: https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/youth-joy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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FCC Community Action Fund

FCC Communities Foundation

£10,000 - £100,000England, Scotland, Wales

Landfill Communities Fund grants of £10,000 to £100,000 for amenity projects such as community buildings, play areas and green spaces near eligible FCC Environment sites. Not-for-profit organisations with a project within the qualifying distance of an eligible FCC site can apply; check the postcode tool first. Apply online by 5pm on 18 November 2026. The Board decides about 16 weeks after the round closes. Official source: https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-community-action-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Contracts for Innovation: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

Innovate UK Business Connect

£200,000 - £500,000England

This Contracts for Innovation competition from UKRI, run through Innovate UK Business Connect, backs practical ideas that bring play back into children's lives. It pays for research and development work to create solutions that improve access to real world play and raise its quality. The aim is better learning, development, health and wellbeing for children and young people up to the age of 18. The focus is on play within the home learning environment. UKRI will invest up to £3 million, including VAT, from its Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity Mission. This is subject to enough high quality applications. Phase 1 projects must have total costs of between £200,000 and £500,000, including VAT. They must run for 12 months, from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028, and put at least 50% of the contract value into R&D services. These are procurement contracts, so 100% of eligible costs are usually covered. Up to 15 contracts are expected. The competition suits organisations of any size that can design, test and deliver play-based approaches. These could be services, behaviour change work, new partnership models or place based design. You will need a clear theory of change, a monitoring and evaluation plan, strong safeguarding plans and a credible route to wider use. Applications close on 28 October 2026 at 11:00am. One practical caveat: projects centred on screens, apps, AI tools or consumer toys will not be funded. This is also phase 1 of a possible three phases, and only successful phase 1 applicants can apply for phase 2. Official source: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/opportunities/cfi-innovation-in-play-to-improve-child-outcomes/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2027

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

£5,000 - £25,000England

The Windrush Day Grant Scheme gives £5,000 to £25,000 to projects in England that celebrate, commemorate and teach people about the Windrush Generation and their contribution. Your events and activities must happen between 8 June and 31 July 2027, with a lead event around Windrush Day on 22 June. Charities, CICs, social enterprises and community benefit societies can apply. Councils can apply only as part of a consortium with Windrush communities. The deadline is 23:59 on 29 October 2026. Decisions come in March 2027. The scheme is run by Church Urban Fund (Near Neighbours) for the government. Official source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-day-grant-scheme-2027. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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LGBT+ Fund Youth Joy Fund

The LGBT+ Fund (Consortium)

£5,000 - £25,000England

Grants of £5,000 to £25,000 for work that brings joy, community connection and better wellbeing to LGBT+ young people aged 11 to 25, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. England-based non-profit LGBT+ organisations and youth groups supporting young people aged 11 to 25 can apply. Apply on the LGBT+ Fund website before 12 noon on 18 November 2026. Official source: https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/youth-joy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Historic England Neighbourhood Heritage: Grants for Communities

Historic England

Up to £15,000England

About 21 grants of up to £15,000 for community-led projects that use local heritage to help people shape the future of their neighbourhood. Projects run between March 2027 and August 2028. Constituted community groups, charities, CICs and councils in England can apply. Projects must be co-created with under-represented communities in the most deprived 30% of neighbourhoods (IMD deciles 1 to 3). Read the guidance and email the application form to Historic England by 23:59 on 27 November 2026. Official source: https://historicengland.org.uk/campaigns/help-write-history/neighbourhood-heritage-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Arts Council England National Portfolio 2028 to 2033

Arts Council England

From £50,000England

Arts Council England's National Portfolio offers arts organisations, museums and libraries five years of funding, from April 2028 to March 2033. You can ask for at least £50,000 a year, and there is no upper limit. You need a track record of high-quality work and clear benefit to the public or the cultural sector in England. Applications open at 10:00 on 20 October 2026 and close at midday on 15 December 2026. Late applications are not accepted. Decisions come in July 2027. Official source: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/NationalPortfolio28. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Reach Fund: investment readiness grants

Social Investment Business

£5,000 - £15,000England

The Reach Fund offers £5,000 to £15,000 to help charities and social enterprises in England get investment-ready when a deal is close. It pays for things like business plans, forecasts and governance work that an investor has asked for. You cannot apply directly; an approved social investor, called an Access Point, refers you. It suits organisations already talking to a social investor about a loan in the next six months. Official source: https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/fund/reach-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 17 October 2026.

Guide

Checked 21 October 2026 against the official sources linked.

National Lottery Awards for All England

Awards for All England offers £300 to £20,000 and accepts CICs limited by guarantee or by shares. A CIC limited by shares must follow the CIC Regulator's guidance on sharing profits. The fund gives priority to organisations with smaller incomes, and it asks you to write your own application rather than use a consultant or bid writer.

Source: National Lottery Awards for All England: who can apply

Arts, heritage and sport

Arts Council England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England and Sport England all have programmes open to CICs as well as charities and other not-for-profits. They are often competitive, so read the guidance on outcomes and who benefits before you start.

Source: Arts Council England: National Lottery funding

Landfill and environment funds

Landfill community funds such as Biffa Award, the SUEZ Communities Fund, FCC Communities Foundation and the Veolia Environmental Trust pay for community facilities and environmental projects near landfill and waste sites. Your project usually has to be within a set distance of an eligible site, so check the eligible area first.

Your asset lock helps

Every CIC has an asset lock and a community interest statement, registered with the CIC Regulator. Mention both in your application. They show a funder that the money will be used for your community purpose, which matters most to funders who normally fund charities.

Source: Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies

Getting ready for social investment

If you are thinking about a loan or other social investment, the Reach Fund gives grants of £5,000 to £15,000 to charities and social enterprises in England to prepare, for example by developing business plans, financial forecasts or governance, before an investor makes a decision.

Source: Social Investment Business: Reach Fund

Who funds this

FunderOpen grants here
Manchester City Council6
Historic England4
Veterans' Foundation4
Arts Council England3
British Film Institute3
Fenland District Council3
Plymouth City Council3
Energy Redress Scheme2

53 different funders in total. Where a maximum award is stated, the middle value is £25,000.

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Largest awardOpen grants
Up to £2,0003
£2,001 to £10,0009
£10,001 to £100,00014
Over £100,00013
Amount varies or not stated39

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Cornwall Council Community Chest

Cornwall Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, South West England

Cornwall Council Community Chest gives small grants to not-for-profit groups across Cornwall. Each Cornwall Councillor has a small grants budget to support projects in their area. This listing comes from the council's Grants advice page, which points you towards help rather than setting out a full application guide. It names the Community Chest alongside other support for community groups and voluntary organisations. These include Cornwall Rural Community Charity, Volunteer Cornwall, Transformation Cornwall, Community Energy Plus, the Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum and Cornwall Community Foundation. The page also lists wider funding websites, including Sport England, the Locality list of grants, Lottery Heritage Funding and Crowdfunder. These may help if the Community Chest is not the right fit for your project. If you are setting up a new community group that needs funds, you will need to agree a constitution that explains how you will operate. The page links to guidance on a simple community constitution and on types of community organisation structure. Sports clubs are pointed to the Active Cornwall page for help with governance and policies. The Community Chest is for not-for-profit groups. Businesses based in Cornwall are pointed to GrowthHub business support instead. One thing to keep in mind: the money comes from individual councillors' budgets, so the grants are small and linked to projects in a councillor's own area. Official source: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/grants-advice-service/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Get help developing your group

Manchester City Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, North West England

Manchester City Council offers support and funding to help voluntary and community groups develop their capacity and skills. The grant provides assistance with organisational development and training. It aims to help groups become more sustainable and build stronger community organisations. This is available to voluntary and community groups based in Manchester.

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Aviva Community Fund

Aviva

Funding amount not listedEngland, South East England

The Aviva Community Fund supports small UK causes making a difference in their local community. Aviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to run this programme. It helps causes build their capabilities and raise money in a more sustainable way. Aviva's workforce also gets involved to support funded causes.

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London Hearts Defibrillator Grants

London Hearts

£300England, London

London Hearts offers £300 grants to help not-for-profit organisations and community groups buy a defibrillator. The funding is for placing life-saving equipment in community settings. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

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Improve your community

Manchester City Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, North West England

Manchester City Council offers funding to support projects that enhance local communities and improve quality of life for residents. The grant supports initiatives that address local needs and create positive change in Manchester neighbourhoods. Community groups and organisations working to improve local areas in Manchester can apply.

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Surrey Hills Trust Fund

Surrey Hills Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland, South East England

The Surrey Hills Trust Fund gives grants to local voluntary and community groups in Surrey. It funds community projects that benefit local residents. It also supports landscape conservation and community enterprise schemes in the Surrey Hills area.

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Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2027

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

£5,000 - £25,000England

The Windrush Day Grant Scheme gives £5,000 to £25,000 to projects in England that celebrate, commemorate and teach people about the Windrush Generation and their contribution. Your events and activities must happen between 8 June and 31 July 2027, with a lead event around Windrush Day on 22 June. Charities, CICs, social enterprises and community benefit societies can apply. Councils can apply only as part of a consortium with Windrush communities. The deadline is 23:59 on 29 October 2026. Decisions come in March 2027. The scheme is run by Church Urban Fund (Near Neighbours) for the government. Official source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-day-grant-scheme-2027. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Barclays Community Sport Fund

Barclays (delivered in partnership with Sported)

Funding amount not listedEngland, West Midlands

The Barclays Community Sport Fund helps reduce inequalities in sport, with a focus on football, tennis and cricket. It is delivered by Sported in partnership with Barclays. The programme runs from April 2025 to December 2027. The round open now is the Female Coaches for Girls Fund. It pays for up to two female coaches per club or group to take a Level 1 or equivalent introductory qualification, plus any extra safeguarding and first aid needs for the sport. Grants are £160 for football and £200 for tennis or cricket. Coaches must complete their qualification within 12 months, subject to course availability. This round opened on 8 July 2026 and closes at 5pm on 4 December 2026. The separate Access Grant round, worth £1,000, closed on 27 May 2026. The fund suits charities, not-for-profit organisations, community groups, youth groups and traditional sports clubs that deliver football, cricket or tennis for women and girls, or want to start. You need to be located in, or supporting people from, areas ranked 1 to 3 on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation. Some disability groups and groups facing rural isolation can also be considered. Funded groups also get advice and support, signposting to training and resources, and chances such as match tickets, mascot places and promotional opportunities. One practical point: applications may close early if funds run out, so apply early. Official source: https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/funding-and-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

See all 2 rounds of Barclays Community Sport Fund
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DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Community of Practice

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

£996,000 - £997,000England

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is offering up to £997,000 to one organisation or consortium to set up and run a national Community of Practice for place-based giving initiatives across England. The money also pays for a programme of capacity-building support, including onward grants to those initiatives. The aim is to strengthen the capacity, skills and long-term sustainability of place-based giving initiatives, help them attract and grow philanthropic investment, and gather learning that supports the wider development of place-based philanthropy. You should show how you would support collaboration, peer learning and networking across England, with a focus on places facing higher levels of deprivation and community need. DCMS expects you to engage initiatives from every region of England. This suits experienced organisations in place-based philanthropy, charitable giving, philanthropy infrastructure, community development, social investment or the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Only one award will be made. Delivery runs from November 2026 to March 2029. Funding is split by year: up to £330,333 in 2026-27, up to £333,333 in 2027-28 and up to £333,334 in 2028-29. Applications are open now and close at 11:59pm on 8 November 2026. One practical caveat: money not spent by 31 March in each financial year cannot be carried forward. Payments are made quarterly in arrears, against spend you can evidence. There is no funding for capital costs. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/dcms-place-based-philanthropy-community-of-practice-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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FCC Community Action Fund

FCC Communities Foundation

£10,000 - £100,000England, Scotland, Wales

Landfill Communities Fund grants of £10,000 to £100,000 for amenity projects such as community buildings, play areas and green spaces near eligible FCC Environment sites. Not-for-profit organisations with a project within the qualifying distance of an eligible FCC site can apply; check the postcode tool first. Apply online by 5pm on 18 November 2026. The Board decides about 16 weeks after the round closes. Official source: https://fcccommunitiesfoundation.org.uk/funds/fcc-community-action-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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BFI Skills Fund Pilot Projects: Call 1, Professional Development Framework

British Film Institute

Up to £150,000England

This is the first open call in the BFI National Lottery Skills Fund Pilot Projects programme. The programme runs between 2026 and 2029 and pays for pilot skills projects that could help the whole UK screen sector. Call 1 funds the development and piloting of a professional development framework for technical and craft skills in screen, along with associated pilot training activity. The framework should professionalise these skills and set out what people need to progress into and through technical and craft roles, across all grades. It should also help skills move more easily into screen from adjacent sectors such as live music and theatre. Once delivered, the aim is to broaden access to work, support sustainable work for individuals and improve worker retention. You can apply for up to £150,000. The BFI expects to make just one award, so this is a competitive call. Funded projects should offer learning and insights that could benefit the wider screen sector. The deadline is midday on 24 November 2026. The BFI expects to make awards within 12 weeks of the call closing. Your organisation must be legally constituted and centrally managed in the UK. Limited companies, community interest companies, local authorities, charities and trusts, including universities and colleges, are all listed as eligible. If you are successful, you will need to credit BFI National Lottery funding prominently and thank National Lottery players. Official source: https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/progress-my-creative-career-grow-my-business/bfi-national-lottery-skills-fund-pilot-projects. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Free Trees for Schools and Communities

Woodland Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland, Scotland, Wales

The Woodland Trust is giving away free tree packs to schools, councils, clubs and community groups in England, Scotland and Wales. You receive saplings rather than money, so this suits you if you have land to plant and the time to look after young trees. There are eight pack types, with species mixes for hedges, copses, fruit and nuts, wildlife, urban streets and more. Packs hold 15, 30, 105 or 420 saplings. You can request up to four packs, as long as the total does not go over 420 trees. Each tree is 20-60cm tall and grown in the UK and Ireland. Applications are open now for trees delivered in March 2027. The Trust expects applications to close in January. It makes two deliveries a year, in March and November, and says it will tell you within eight weeks whether you have been successful. Before you apply, you will need the six digit grid reference for your planting site and permission from the legal landowner. The Trust also suggests reading its FAQs and contacting your local council's tree enquiries team. One thing to plan for: the packs do not include tree protection. You will also need to prepare the site and care for your saplings until they are established. Each pack comes with planting instructions and care tips. If your group is in Northern Ireland, a separate scheme applies. Official source: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Commissioned Rehabilitative Services General Grant Scheme

Ministry of Justice

£8,000 - £450,000England, Wales

The Commissioned Rehabilitative Services General Grant Scheme is run by the Ministry of Justice. It helps Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service protect the public and reduce reoffending. The grants pay for support for people with shared protected characteristics or shared experiences, and for work that promotes rehabilitation and desistance. The scheme has three aims. It wants to improve people's engagement in, and experience of, probation and other rehabilitative activities. It wants to support an individual's rehabilitation and desistance journey. It also wants to improve the service's knowledge of which activities work. England and Wales are divided into 12 probation regions. Each region has a yearly budget to commission rehabilitative services. The scheme lets the service award multiple competed general grants across these regions. It suits non-profit making organisations that want to support people on their rehabilitation journey. You do not apply straight away. First you register your interest on the Probation Grants Applications Portal. You will give basic contact details, the legal structure of your organisation, and declare any organisational convictions or offences. The page lists a closing date of 29 March 2027 at 5:00pm. The first competed process covered several probation regions and focused on people from ethnic minority groups. Any changes to dates are communicated through the grants portal, so keep an eye on it once you have registered. The page also links to guidance on probation services grants and a step-by-step guide to registering. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/commissioned-rehabilitative-services-general-grant-scheme-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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People and Research

Historic England

£250 - £300,000England

The People and Research Scheme from Historic England pays for activities that help people understand, enjoy and champion the historic environment. That includes engagement, skills, training, education and project-based heritage posts. It also supports research, such as scientific and technical conservation, surveys and investigations, publication, archiving, toolkits and guidance. The scheme aims to build the skills and capacity of local communities, so they can help look after their own local historic environment. It also backs best-practice standards for conserving, documenting, interpreting and managing heritage sites. Funding is available for projects that help national third-sector organisations rely less on public funding and work more effectively with the historic environment. It suits a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, educational institutions, charitable trusts and registered companies. Individuals can apply too, if they can show they are self-employed or a sole trader. Applications opened on 1 April 2026 and close at 11:59pm on 31 March 2027. One thing to plan for: your activity must meet at least one of four grant priorities. These are connecting more people with heritage, improving civic pride, prosperity and wellbeing, securing a positive and sustainable future for historic places, and helping heritage play a part in tackling climate change. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/people-and-research-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Heritage Revival Fund

Architectural Heritage Fund

£5,000 - £500,000England

The Heritage Revival Fund helps communities across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings. It supports community organisations to take ownership of local heritage assets, adapt them and reuse them as thriving spaces that meet local needs. The fund is delivered by the Architectural Heritage Fund in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Historic England. It forms part of the government's wider £1.5 billion investment in arts and culture. It is open to charities and social enterprises in England that want to take ownership of, or adapt, historic buildings for community use. The programme focuses on regenerating historic buildings in town centre locations, especially in deprived areas. Funding can support projects from the earliest stages through to capital works. That includes feasibility studies, business plans, design, surveys, and the costs of conservation and repair. The fund opened on 20 May 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on 31 March 2030. The programme runs from May 2026 to March 2030. One practical point: if you are an independent secular organisation taking on a place of worship, the space must keep some religious use, and ongoing worship must account for less than half of the proposed use. Until ownership or a long lease is confirmed, only governance and legal costs linked to taking ownership or setting up the organisation can be funded. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/heritage-revival-fund-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Places of Worship Renewal Fund

Historic England

£10,000 - £1mEngland

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund, run by Historic England, pays for urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship in England. It funds capital works that keep buildings safe, open and in public use. Grants range from £10,000 to £1,000,000. The money is split into three streams: small grants of £10,000 to £50,000, medium grants of £50,001 to £350,000, and large grants of £350,001 to £1,000,000. Any listed place of worship in England can apply, whatever its faith or denomination, as long as it is an active place of worship. The building must be listed at Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II. Priority goes to projects in the most deprived areas of England and to those that bring the most community benefit. The fund aims to repair and safeguard historic places of worship, help them stay active as community spaces, and strengthen the long-term resilience of the building so future repair costs fall. You start with a short expression of interest (EOI). If it is successful, you will be invited to make a full application. The first round EOI deadline of 14 June 2026 has passed. Further rounds follow from September 2026 and in future years, and the fund closes on 31 March 2030 at 11:59pm. The fund is competitive, and not all applications will succeed. If your project is not yet well developed, you may wish to wait and apply in a later round. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/places-of-worship-renewal-fund-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)

HS2 Ltd

£10,000 - £250,000England

HS2 Ltd runs two linked funds for places disrupted by building the HS2 railway between London and Crewe (Phase One and Phase 2a). They are the Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and the Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF). Both are open now and close on 31 March 2035. CEF suits charities and community groups. It backs projects that improve quality of life and the local environment, such as better walking, cycling or horse-riding access, nature conservation, sports and recreation facilities, public open space, community facilities, or the re-use of historic buildings. CEF Local funds projects of up to £75,000. CEF Strategic funds larger projects across several communities, from £75,001 up to £250,000. BLEF suits organisations with formal objectives to support local business or tourism. It offers capital or revenue grants from £10,000 up to £250,000 for work that helps local economies, such as promotional campaigns, events that bring in footfall, tourism projects, public realm improvements and business support or training. The size of an award reflects the number of businesses your project supports and the benefits it delivers. Both funds must add benefit over and above the mitigation and compensation already committed. Your project needs to address disruption from HS2 construction. One practical point: decisions on grants of up to £75,000 take about 8 weeks. Larger grants have two stages and take about 16 weeks after each stage. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/community-and-environment-fund-cef-and-business-and-local-economy-fund-blef-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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National Lottery Awards for All England

National Lottery Community Fund

£300 - £20,000England, National (UK-wide)

National Lottery Awards for All England is a National Lottery Community Fund programme. It funds projects that bring people together to build strong relationships and improve communities in England. The programme is open to applications now. You can apply for a grant of between £300 and £20,000. Your project can last up to 2 years. You can use the funding to start a new activity or to continue an existing one. You can also use it to help your organisation adapt to new challenges. The funder supports projects that bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities. It also supports projects that improve the places and spaces that matter to communities. Other priorities are helping more people to reach their potential by supporting them at the earliest possible stage, and supporting people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis. This programme suits organisations that want to run community activity in England and whose project fits one or more of these aims. Decisions take 16 weeks, so build that wait into your plans. One practical caveat: if your project supports the environment, this is not the right programme. The funder runs a separate one called National Lottery Awards for All England Environment, so look there instead. Official source: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/funding-programmes/national-lottery-awards-for-all-england. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Grants

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

From £30,000England

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation offers longer-term grants to organisations that want to change systems for the future. It looks for work with the potential for wider influence or spread, a collaborative approach, and a focus on lived experience, justice and equity. Grants can cover core or project costs, including staff salaries and overheads. The Foundation also provides unrestricted funding for charities. The minimum grant is £30,000 and there is no maximum. Most grants run for three to five years, though there is no minimum or maximum term. The Foundation supports constituted organisations, including charities and non-charities doing charitable work. It makes around 200 grants a year across its 13 funding priorities. You can apply at any time, because applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no deadlines unless the page says otherwise. The Foundation does not fund organisations with a turnover of less than £100,000 in their latest accounts. It also does not fund capital costs such as building work, renovations and equipment, grants to individuals, work without a direct benefit in the UK, or healthcare, among other exclusions. Competition is very high. In 2025, 5% of expressions of interest received through the website went on to be awarded a grant. Before you spend time on an application, read the funding priorities and take the eligibility quiz to see whether your work is a good fit. Extra accessibility support is available if you need it because of a disability. Official source: https://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Veterans' Foundation Standard Grants

Veterans' Foundation

£5,001 - £30,000England

Veterans' Foundation Standard Grants give organisations between £5,001 and £30,000 to support serving and former members of the Armed Forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families. The Foundation looks at the project or items you want funded, how many people will benefit, and the need and impact of the grant for the Armed Forces community. It also considers your organisation's governance and financial need. There is no closing date. The Foundation is running a rolling approach for Standard Grants on a trial basis, which removes the pressure of application deadlines. You can apply when you are ready. Decisions are expected in 12 to 16 weeks. The Foundation says it will make every effort to meet that timeline, though a short delay is possible while it tests and refines the approach. You start by choosing the Standard Grant programme and completing an online eligibility checker. If you are eligible, the online portal points you to the right form. Read the Standard and Salary Grant guidance and the What We Will Not Fund document before you apply. One practical caveat is the limit on repeat applications. If you already hold a grant, you can only apply again six months after the award date. If your application is unsuccessful, you can reapply three months after you are told the decision. The Foundation also gives grants to organisations based in Northern Ireland. If you have questions before applying, you can email the grants team. Official source: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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National Lottery Project Grants

Arts Council England

£1,000 - £100,000England

National Lottery Project Grants is Arts Council England's open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. It supports thousands of individual practitioners, community organisations and cultural organisations. You can apply for between £1,000 and £100,000. The fund is always open, so there is no closing date to work towards. The Arts Council is currently prioritising two types of project: Museum Unlocking Collections and Universal Library Offers. If your idea fits one of these, it is worth reading the guidance with that in mind. The Arts Council has a Guidance Library with everything you need to apply. You can also look at success rates for the fund on its National Investment Dashboard, which may help you judge your chances before you start. If you need support to apply, the Arts Council can provide guidance in different formats and pay for a support worker, among other help. If your project is funded, there is further information on accepting your grant and reporting on your activity. The Arts Council's customer services team can help by email, phone or LiveChat from Monday to Friday. Official source: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Ransonmoor Community Fund

Fenland District Council

Up to £5,000England, East of England

The Ransonmoor Community Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 for projects with environmental benefits in villages within 5km of the Ransonmoor Wind Farm near Doddington in Fenland: Benwick, Doddington and Wimblington. It was set up in 2007 to give out around £155,000 (index linked) over 25 years. Fenland District Council administers it, with a committee that includes the three parish councils and local residents. Projects must do at least one of these: recycle or reuse materials, reduce waste to landfill, reduce energy use, produce renewable energy, save or recycle water, protect against climate change, enhance nature or protect wildlife, or enable sustainable transport. Examples include insulation, efficient lighting, solar panels, heat pumps, rainwater recycling, wildlife habitats, community cycling and car sharing. The committee usually judges applications in September or March, whichever comes first, so you can apply at any time. It will not fund profit-making organisations, households, statutory duties, running costs or maintenance, or work already completed. Official source: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/13490/Ransonmoor-Community-Fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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BFI UK Focus Fund

British Film Institute

Funding amount not listedEngland

The BFI National Lottery UK Focus Fund pays for UK-focused activity at international industry events. It aims to raise the international profile of UK screen talent and content. It also helps UK screen professionals meet their counterparts abroad. The fund backs activity at established international festivals, markets, co-production forums and other industry events or platforms. These must have international reach and be dedicated to screen content. Your activity should build awareness of, and demand for, UK content, talent, expertise and co-production opportunities among international partners and buyers. It should also encourage cultural exchange that leads to more collaboration. The event itself must focus on at least one type of screen content. This can be feature films (fiction, documentary or animation) for theatrical or online release. It can be documentary or animation programmes for broadcast television, video-on-demand or other online release. It can also be narrative-led interactive or immersive media for commercial distribution on digital platforms. Applications are open all year round, so there is no closing date. The page does not state award amounts. One practical point to plan around: you must apply at least 12 weeks before your proposed UK Focus activity starts. Read the funding guidelines in full first, as the online application link sits within them. If you are successful, you will need to credit BFI National Lottery funding and thank National Lottery players. Official source: https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/funding-support-international-activity/uk-focus-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Veolia Environmental Trust Community and Environment Grant

Veolia Environmental Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland

Veolia Environmental Trust awards grants towards projects that improve community facilities and the natural environment. This listing points to the funder's main funding page, which is the starting point for anyone thinking of applying. The page sets out a route in three sections, and you need to work through them in order. First, an eligibility checker lets you confirm that your project site is in an area the Trust funds. You need to do this before you apply. Second, the funding criteria explain what the Trust is able to fund and how much you can apply for. Third, a section on when to apply gives the funding round closing dates and says when is best to apply. After those three sections, the Trust offers funding guidance with more information about its application and grant-making process. If you think your project meets the criteria, there is an Apply for funding link that takes you to the application. The Trust says it is happy to help. If you would like to discuss your project, you can contact the team before you start. The main practical point is location. Your project site must be in an area the Trust funds, so use the eligibility checker first. That way you will not spend time on an application for a site that is outside the funded areas. This funding page does not itself state award sizes or a closing date. Those sit in the funding criteria and the funding round dates sections, which the page describes but does not reproduce. Official source: https://www.veoliatrust.org/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Community Events Fund

Westminster City Council

Up to £5,000England, London

The Community Events Fund from Westminster City Council pays for events that celebrate culture, community cohesion and collective reflection. The council lists it as open for applications. You can ask for up to £2,500. If two or more organisations apply together, the limit rises to £5,000. That makes a joint bid a good option if you want to run something bigger or share the work with a partner. The council offers grants to voluntary and community sector organisations in Westminster. Its funding covers areas such as arts and culture, climate change and homelessness. This fund sits within that wider offer for local groups. The page does not give a closing date for this fund, so it is sensible to apply early rather than wait. Make sure your event idea links clearly to the three themes of culture, community cohesion and collective reflection. If you are looking at other support from the council, it also lists the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure fund and Ward Budgets, both described as ongoing. The Edward Harvist Trust, which the council manages, runs four funding rounds a year. Official source: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/grant-funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Access Unconquered: Adaptive Sports Grants

Veterans' Foundation

£1,000 - £15,000England

Access Unconquered: Adaptive Sports Grants is a funding programme from the Veterans' Foundation. It offers grants of £1,000 to £15,000 to eligible organisations that support serving and former members of the Armed Forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families. The programme is not open yet. The Foundation says grants open in early November 2026, so you have a little time to prepare. No closing date is given. The Foundation looks at several things when it weighs up an application. These include the project or items to be funded, the number of beneficiaries, the need and impact of the grant for the Armed Forces community, and the governance and financial need of your organisation. Read the guidance for the programme you choose before you apply. Read the Foundation's What We Will Not Fund guidance too. One practical point to plan around. If your organisation already holds a grant from the Foundation, you can only submit a new application six months after the date of that award. If an application is unsuccessful, you can reapply three months after you are told the decision. If you would like help before applying, you can email grants@veteransfoundation.org.uk. Official source: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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National Lottery Heritage Grants: £10,000 to £250,000

National Lottery Heritage Fund

£10,000 - £250,000England

National Lottery Heritage Grants fund projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. This strand offers grants from £10,000 to £250,000 for projects that run for no more than five years. The money can pay for a broad range of direct project costs. These include volunteer expenses, new staff posts and training, capital works, repair, maintenance and conservation, professional fees, event costs and activities to strengthen your organisation. You can also include the acquisition of heritage and related purchase costs. Voluntary sector organisations may be able to include a share of their overheads through full cost recovery. The programme suits not-for-profit organisations, private owners of a heritage asset and partnerships. Your project must take into account all four investment principles: saving heritage, protecting the environment, inclusion, access and participation, and organisational sustainability. You decide how much emphasis to give each one. There is no deadline, so you can apply whenever you are ready. You can send an optional Project Enquiry first to get feedback on your idea. Once your application and supporting documents are complete, the funder aims to give you a decision in eight weeks. Payments are usually made in three stages: 50% in advance, 30% in advance and 20% in arrears. One important caveat: your project must not start before the funder makes a decision. Costs already incurred cannot be covered. The funder receives more applications than it can fund, so plan carefully before you apply. Official source: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/national-lottery-heritage-grants-10k-250k-0. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cellnex Community Fund

Cellnex

Up to £5,000England, West Midlands

The Cellnex Community Fund supports community projects that empower people, improve local environments and promote digital and technological inclusion. Cellnex provides and runs the fund itself. Your project needs to fit one or more of four themes. These are digital inclusion and skills, the circular economy, biodiversity and conservation, and AI and education. That could mean helping people get online, encouraging repair and reuse, protecting local wildlife habitats, or building awareness of artificial intelligence and STEM learning. Grants of up to £5,000 are available. The fund is open to registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) and not-for-profit groups anywhere in the UK. There is no closing date. You can apply at any time. One practical point: applications can take up to five weeks to be reviewed, so build that into your project plans. You will also need your paperwork ready. Organisations must have a governing body of at least three unrelated individuals and a UK bank account with two unrelated signatories. You will need to provide your founding document or constitution, your most recent accounts or financial statements, and evidence of your bank account. If your project involves children or vulnerable adults, you will need a safeguarding policy too. If an accountable body is involved, you will need its confirmation. Guidance notes and the online application form are on the Cellnex website. Official source: https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/funding-and-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Veterans' Foundation Salary Grants

Veterans' Foundation

Up to £75,000England

The Veterans' Foundation Salary Grants help organisations pay for staff who support the Armed Forces community. That community includes serving and former members of the Armed Forces, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families. You can apply for up to £25,000 per year for up to three years. The most you can receive in total is £75,000. The page does not give a minimum award for this programme. There is no closing date. The Foundation is running a rolling approach for Salary Grants on a trial basis, so you can apply without watching for a deadline. Decisions are expected in 12-16 weeks. The Foundation says it will make every effort to meet that timeline, though a short delay is possible while it tests and refines the approach. When assessing your application, the Foundation will look at the project or items to be funded, the number of beneficiaries, the need and impact for the Armed Forces community, and your organisation's governance and financial need. One practical point to plan around: if you already hold a grant from the Foundation, you can only submit a new application six months after the date of that award. If an application is unsuccessful, you can reapply three months after you are notified of the decision. Read the Standard/Salary Grant guidance and the What We Will Not Fund document before you start. You can email grants@veteransfoundation.org.uk if you need help first. Official source: https://www.veteransfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Funding for voluntary and community organisations

Newcastle City Council

Up to £25,000England, North East England

Newcastle City Council's funding page for voluntary and community organisations brings together the council's grant schemes for groups running projects and events for Newcastle residents. The Newcastle Fund offers grants of up to £25,000 for projects delivered by the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Its Small Grants strand offers up to £5,000 for grassroots community projects. The Newcastle Youth Fund supports activities for 13 to 19 year olds, or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Ward committee funding covers smaller projects and events in specific neighbourhoods or up to four council wards. The page also links to the £80 million Pride in Place Programme for Elswick, Walker, Fawdon, and Throckley, Newburn and Walbottle. Each scheme has its own rules and dates, so check the scheme page before you apply. Official source: https://new.newcastle.gov.uk/communities/grants-funding/funding-voluntary-and-community-organisations. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Devolved Grants

United St Saviour's Charity

Funding amount not listedEngland, London

United St Saviour's Charity has supported people in Southwark since 1541. Its Community Investment Programme includes Devolved Grants, which aim to reach grassroots and early-stage organisations quickly and fairly. These grants are delivered through trusted partners. The charity describes itself as a place-based, relational funder. It builds long-term partnerships rooted in trust, invests flexibly so organisations have stability, and works alongside partners rather than above them. Devolved Grants suit small, local organisations that are rooted in Southwark and working towards a fairer, more inclusive borough. The charity looks for strong local relationships and delivery. It also looks for organisations that share its values of equity, power and prevention. Everything it funds is guided by three principles: equity, empowerment and prevention. Devolved Grants sit alongside two other strands. Core Grants offer long-term, unrestricted funding for organisations with a turnover of between £100,000 and £500,000, with one annual open call. Strategic Partnerships are issue-based, collaborative programmes tackling some of the borough's most entrenched inequalities. Be careful not to mix these up, as the turnover band belongs to Core Grants. The funder's page does not give award sizes or a closing date for Devolved Grants. Because the grants are delivered through partners, it is worth finding out which partner is running the fund that suits you. Official source: https://www.ustsc.org.uk/community-investment/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund: Project Funding

British Film Institute

£10,000 - £140,000England

The BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund: Project Funding backs time-limited projects that open up screen heritage collections to more people. It is open all year, so you can apply at any time. It suits organisations that hold and care for screen archives or similar collections on a not-for-profit basis. Your project must meet at least two of the fund's aims. These include reaching more diverse audiences, working with local communities, building skills and improving staff retention, reducing the carbon footprint of collections care, sharing knowledge with other organisations, and collecting new moving image works so that today is not missing from the record. You can generally apply for between £10,000 and £140,000. If you are asking for an amount near the top of that range, you are expected to include a skills-related part in your project. Awards above £140,000 are rare. The page says higher amounts are only accepted for projects with exceptional cultural ambition, national profile and scale. Funding can cover project development and delivery, project staff costs, audience engagement, community co-curation, collections care linked to the fund's aims, limited digitisation and evaluation. It cannot pay for filmmaking projects, building work, costs incurred before an offer, or equipment above 8% of the amount you request. You can send an optional expression of interest first and get feedback on your eligibility. One firm caveat: applications submitted less than 16 weeks before your project starts are ineligible and will be declined. Plan your start date with plenty of lead time. Official source: https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/bfi-national-lottery-screen-heritage-fund/applying-bfi-national-lottery-screen-heritage-project-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Croydon Common Ground Resilience Fund

Croydon Council (via Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund)

Funding amount not listedEngland, London

Croydon Council has been awarded £25,000 from the Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund (CGRF). It plans to share that money with the voluntary sector. This listing suits charities and community groups that work in Croydon and want to know what support the council is passing on. The council's page describes the fund in a single line, so the main facts are the size of the pot and who it is meant for. The £25,000 is the total the council has received to allocate. It is not a single award, so you should not expect that amount for one project. The page gives no minimum or maximum grant for each organisation. The fund is listed on Croydon Council's funding opportunities page, which covers current and upcoming funding for not-for-profit organisations and community groups. The page gives no closing date and does not say whether applications are open now. That is the main caveat to keep in mind. Other funds on the same page include London Hearts Defibrillator Grants of £300 and the Displaced Children Education and Wellbeing Fund. The second supports education and wellbeing work for children and young people who have experienced displacement, during the 2026/27 academic year. Both are separate from this fund. Official source: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/community-and-safety/advice-and-funding-community-groups/funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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One Stop Community Partnership Programme

One Stop

Funding amount not listedEngland

The One Stop Community Partnership Programme funds and supports community groups and organisations that are close to a One Stop store. It sits within One Stop's wider work to make a difference in the communities its stores serve. The programme focuses on activities like tackling food poverty, supporting vulnerable people and improving the environment. If your group does work like this, it could be a good fit. One Stop says it has supported 438 local community groups through the programme so far. The main practical point is location. Your group or organisation needs to be within two miles of a One Stop store. It is worth checking this first, before you spend time on anything else. One Stop says it supports hundreds of local community groups across the UK, alongside its 9 national charity partners. Since 2013, its colleagues and customers have helped raise over £10.4 million for local good causes and national charity partners. Money raised through textile recycling with the Salvation Army in its stores is reinvested into the community partnership programme and Christmas hamper projects each year. Use the Find out more link under the programme heading on One Stop's community page to take the next step. Official source: https://www.onestop.co.uk/community/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Funding for Organisations

Kent Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEngland, South East England

Kent Community Foundation gives grants to charities and community groups working in Kent and Medway. The funding supports local people and the issues that matter most to their communities. Every year, hundreds of small charities and community groups secure funding with the foundation's help. Your work should fit one of five priority areas. These are mental health and wellbeing; children, young people and families; crisis and basic needs; connected communities; and environment. Past projects include sustaining community gardens in Broadstairs and improving wellbeing access for African and other ethnic minority communities in North Kent. Support is built into the process. There is practical application guidance, an eligibility checker that takes a few minutes, a set of FAQs and a friendly Grants Team you can contact by email or phone. This is useful whether you are new to applying or have applied before. The foundation also runs a social lending programme. It offers unsecured loans of £10,000 to £100,000, with up to 30% as a grant, for organisations that want to grow, innovate or sustain their impact. Funding for individuals works differently, because professionals working with people in financial hardship in Kent or Medway nominate them. A practical tip: before you start, make sure your project fits one of the priority areas. The eligibility checker is the quickest way to find out if your organisation qualifies. Official source: https://kentcf.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Community Action Fund

Greggs Foundation

Up to £20,000England

The Community Action Fund from the Greggs Foundation backs a network of local organisations that are working to solve the different challenges facing their communities. It offers grant funding of up to £20,000 per year for up to three years. That means a single organisation could receive support over a longer period, which can help with planning. The fund supports action by UK organisations tackling clear local needs. The page gives four examples: overcoming social isolation, building community connections, improving health and wellbeing, and alleviating food poverty. This fund suits organisations that can show a clear need in their local area and have a practical plan to respond to it. If your work fits one of the themes above, it is worth a closer look. The Greggs Foundation is a grant-making charity that gives out over £5 million in grants every year. It runs several programmes, so make sure you are looking at the Community Action Fund and not the Relief Grant. The Relief Grant is a separate programme for individuals and families, and applications for it come only through approved referral partners and schools in the Feeding Brighter Futures network. The page does not give an application deadline or say whether the fund is open to new applications right now. It points to a separate grant-making policy for details of the decision process and reporting requirements for successful grantees. Official source: https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme

Energy Redress Scheme

From £20,000England, Scotland, Wales

The Energy Redress Scheme gives charities and community organisations grants from £20,000 for energy projects that help people in vulnerable situations, such as energy advice, home energy measures and training. It is funded by payments from energy companies and run by Energy Saving Trust for Ofgem. Projects under £50,000 go to the Small Fund and larger ones to the Main Fund. There are also streams for impact measurement, innovation, carbon reduction and community renewable energy. Grants can cover the full project cost for up to two years. Applications are taken in quarterly rounds. The next round (Phase 3, Round 3) has not been announced yet. Register with the scheme now, at least two weeks before a round closes. Official source: https://energyredress.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

UK-wide grants also open to CICs

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LGBT+ Fund Get Active Fund

The LGBT+ Fund (Consortium)

£5,000 - £50,000National (UK-wide)

Grants of £5,000 to £25,000 a year, for one or two years, for LGBT+ sport and physical activity groups across the UK. UK organisations and groups working in LGBT+ sport and physical activity can apply, with priority for grassroots groups. Apply on the LGBT+ Fund website before 12 noon on 4 November 2026. Official source: https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/get-active-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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British Science Week Community Grant Scheme

British Science Association

£2,500 - £8,000National (UK-wide)

Grants for community groups to run science activity for British Science Week 2027. Pilot Grants are £2,500, and Incubator Grants of £5,000 to £8,000 fund projects co-designed by community organisations and researchers. Community organisations and groups across the UK can apply, especially those working with audiences under-represented in science. Apply online through the British Science Week website before 5pm on 4 November 2026. Decisions by 14 December 2026. Official source: https://www.britishscienceweek.org/grants/community-grant-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Social Investment Gateway Programme

School for Social Entrepreneurs

Up to £24,000National (UK-wide)

The Social Investment Gateway Programme is a free 12-month support programme run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE). It helps charities, social enterprises and community organisations strengthen their trading and move closer to being ready for social investment within the next three years. The programme will support 75 leaders across four cohorts. Cohort 2 runs from 1 March 2027 to 1 February 2028, and applications are now open. Face-to-face sessions take place in London and Manchester at the start, middle and end of the programme. You can choose between two types of grant. A Match Trading Grant of up to £18,000 is designed to challenge your trading, and you can only draw it down as your trading grows. It is paid over 12 months in five instalments. A repayable grant of up to £24,000 is also available, with an average of around £22,000. SSE is piloting repayable grants, and 10 are on offer across both rounds. SSE will share the risk with you and wants to learn with you how repayable grants might help organisations get into social investment. The programme suits organisations that have a trading model and plans to grow over the next year. You might want support with market development, pricing and sales, financial strategy, systems, governance, demonstrating impact or managing risk. The deadline is noon on Friday 6 November 2026. One practical point: you should usually have an annual income above £100,000, counting all income and not just trading income. Groups below that level with a strong trading model are encouraged to contact SSE. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/social-investment-gateway-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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DPS Social Commitment Programme: Scale

School for Social Entrepreneurs

Up to £10,000National (UK-wide)

A nine-month learning programme plus a grant of up to £10,000 for established social enterprises and charities that help people get and keep secure housing. UK organisations tackling housing insecurity, usually with annual income over £100,000 and a model ready to grow, can apply. Register interest and apply on the SSE website by 12pm on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://www.the-sse.org/programme/the-dps-social-commitment-programme-scale/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Music Growth Fund

Arts Council England

£1,000 - £100,000National (UK-wide)

The Music Growth Fund gives music businesses and organisations across the UK between £1,000 and £100,000 to grow, through two strands with different deadlines. For £1,000 to £40,000, the current round closes at 11.59pm on 26 November 2026, and you need at least 25% of the budget as cash match funding. Applications that miss it go into the next round, closing 7 January 2027. For £40,001 to £100,000, the next round opens on 23 November 2026 and closes at 11.59pm on 15 January 2027. You need at least 50% cash match funding and a completed finance template. Festivals, promoters, managers, labels, studios, rehearsal spaces, publishers, grassroots venues and sector support organisations can apply. You need an approved profile on the Arts Council grants system first. Official source: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/music-growth-package/music-growth-fund-general-guidance. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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International Tree Foundation - UK Community Tree Planting Programme

International Tree Foundation

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The International Tree Foundation's UK Community Tree Planting Programme pays for community projects that plant and care for native trees. It suits community groups and voluntary organisations that want to involve local people in planting woodlands or hedging. The programme aims to conserve, restore and protect native trees, woodlands, forests, habitats and the wildlife that depend on them. It also backs projects that get communities involved in planting, help people understand why trees matter for the environment and for human well-being, and encourage social cohesion and inclusion. Funding is based on the number of trees you plant. Community woodland and hedging projects can plant from 100 to 10,000 trees per year. The maximum price is equivalent to £2.15 per tree, and that includes tree protection and mulch. Projects also receive two maintenance grants, each equivalent to £0.10 per tree. These are paid in the first and second summers after planting. Schools, community groups, social enterprises, non-governmental organisations and parish councils can apply. You need to be based in the UK and have a bank account in the organisation's name. The deadline is 11 December 2026. One practical point to plan for: you must have signed permission from the owner or manager of the land, confirming that the project meets all legal requirements. It is worth sorting this out early, as it depends on someone else. Guidance notes and an online application portal are on the International Tree Foundation's website. You can also email the team at programmes@internationaltreefoundation.org. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/international-tree-foundation-uk-community-tree-planting-programme-4. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Culham St Gabriel's Project Grants (Religion and Worldviews Education)

Culham St Gabriel's Trust

Up to £30,000National (UK-wide)

Projects that strengthen religion and worldviews education in the UK can get up to £30,000. It funds work with teachers, policy, advocacy and partnerships, not buildings or worship. Send an expression of interest by 15 December 2026. Official source: https://www.cstg.org.uk/funding/projects/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Cash4Clubs 2027

Flutter UKI (Cash4Clubs)

£2,000National (UK-wide)

Cash4Clubs gives £2,000 grants to grassroots and community sports clubs that use sport for social good, from a £500,000 fund. Community sports clubs in the UK and Ireland can apply, one application per club. Apply on the Cash4Clubs website between 1 October 2026 and 1 January 2027. Official source: https://cash4clubs.org/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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