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As of 22 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 371 live community foundation grants from 70 funders. 59 close in the next 30 days, the first on 22 October 2026, 256 are open all year with no fixed deadline, and 111 were added this week. Each entry links to the official source.

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

Community foundations are local charities that manage funds for donors, companies, councils and energy developers, and give the money out as grants to groups in their area. They are one of the main sources of small grants for grassroots groups, and UK Community Foundations says its network invests over £180 million a year.

This page lists every live community foundation grant GrantMatch tracks. Most cover a county or city, and some only a single town or the area around a wind farm, so check the area of benefit before you apply.

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Closing in the next 30 days (59)

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A Better Childhood: The First 1001 Days Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £7,000East of England

Grants of up to £7,000, from a £115,000 pot, for Norfolk groups supporting parents and babies in the first 1001 days. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Norfolk can apply. Apply online by 12 noon on 29 October 2026. Decisions in December. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/a-better-childhood-the-first-1001-days-fund-name-tbd/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Bath & West Community Energy Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

The Bath & West Community Energy Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 to community projects in Bath and the surrounding area that cut carbon emissions or tackle fuel poverty. The money comes from Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE), a community enterprise that develops community-owned renewable energy, and Quartet Community Foundation runs the grants. Carbon reduction is not limited to energy projects. It can include local food, sustainable transport, waste reduction or any other activity that reduces emissions. The fund receives fewer applications about fuel poverty and affordable warmth, so it particularly welcomes them. Money is limited: in the 2025 round, 25% of applications were successful. The current round opened on 25 September 2026 and closes at 1pm on 29 October 2026. Decisions are emailed within eight weeks of the closing date. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/bath-west-community-energy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Strengthening Worcestershire Fund 2026 (Round 3)

Worcestershire Community Foundation

£2,000 - £7,500West Midlands

The Strengthening Worcestershire Fund gives grants of £2,000 to £5,000 to local groups helping people with the cost of living. Strong or innovative projects with wider impact can ask for up to £7,500. Projects can tackle poverty and hardship, build community resilience, or improve health and independence. Food banks, energy advice, uniform banks, debt advice and information events are all examples. If you were funded by this programme in 2025, you cannot apply this time. Applications close on 29 October 2026. Official source: https://www.worcscf.org.uk/grants/strengthening-worcestershire-fund-2026/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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East Lindsey Community Legacy Scheme

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (East Lindsey District Council)

Up to £35,000East Midlands

Capital and revenue grants for community development in East Lindsey: community facilities, cohesion, core strength, digital exclusion and transport, young people, older people, and heritage, arts and culture. Projects over £5,000 need 25% match funding. Amount: Up to £35,000. Closes 30 October 2026; further dates to be confirmed. Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities, social enterprises and town and parish councils delivering projects in East Lindsey District. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/elcls/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Young People's Emotional Support Fund (Staffordshire)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £5,000West Midlands

This fund gives up to £5,000 to Staffordshire groups helping young people with their emotional health and wellbeing. Projects should support young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND or an EHCP, to build resilience and confidence and know where to find help. Youth groups and wider community groups can both apply. You must have been running for at least 12 months, and the work must be in Staffordshire, not Stoke-on-Trent. Applications close on 30 October 2026. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/young-peoples-emotional-support-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

Up to £5,000London

Short-term small grants for new initiatives, pilots and smaller projects that benefit residents of the Parkside Estate in Lewisham, funded through Section 106 as part of the regeneration. Amount: Up to £5,000. Round 2 closes 5pm on 31 October 2026, subject to remaining funds. Who can apply: Organisations rooted in the local community, or wishing to test new initiatives, that clearly benefit Parkside residents. Multi-year grantees cannot apply; one-off events only are not funded. How to apply: Download the funding guideline and application form from the Lewisham Local page and email it to funding@lewishamlocal.com by 5pm on 31 October 2026. Official source: https://www.lewishamlocal.com/parkside-community-fund-2026-2027/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Kingsley Community Fund (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £1,000West Midlands

The Kingsley Community Fund gives grants of up to £1,000 to groups serving the parish of Kingsley in Staffordshire Moorlands. It prefers capital projects, such as building work and equipment, and has a strong preference for children and young people. Bigger grants of up to £20,000 are possible, but you must speak to the Community Foundation first. The next closing date is 31 October 2026. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/kingsleyfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Caithness Futures Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £20,000Scotland

Caithness Futures Fund supports community groups in Caithness that are delivering on the Caithness Area Place Plan. The plan was shaped through community consultation, so the fund reflects what local people say they need. You can apply for up to £20,000 a year. That can be for a one-off project or for multi-year funding of up to 10 years. The page says large grants or multi-year awards are more likely to be supported than smaller, short-term projects. In 2026 the main priority is Health and Wellbeing. Employability is a secondary priority, through the Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund. The health and wellbeing themes in the plan include access to GP appointments and dentists, mental health support (including for young people), care-at-home services, help for groups such as young carers and people affected by drug and alcohol issues, tackling poverty and inequality, and better community spaces such as halls, libraries and sports facilities. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Caithness can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. You can apply more than once, but it helps to say which application matters most to you. The fund is paid for by RWE's Camster II Wind Farm, with a first annual donation of £160,000, index-linked for the life of the wind farm. The application deadline is 31 October 2026. Awards should show long-term impact, evidence of community support and care for the environment. A panel of local volunteers makes the decisions. Supporting documents must be sent with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/caithness-futures-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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A Better Childhood: The First 1001 Days Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £7,000East of England

Grants of up to £7,000, from a £115,000 pot, for Norfolk groups supporting parents and babies in the first 1001 days. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Norfolk can apply. Apply online by 12 noon on 29 October 2026. Decisions in December. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/a-better-childhood-the-first-1001-days-fund-name-tbd/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Strengthening Worcestershire Fund 2026 (Round 3)

Worcestershire Community Foundation

£2,000 - £7,500West Midlands

The Strengthening Worcestershire Fund gives grants of £2,000 to £5,000 to local groups helping people with the cost of living. Strong or innovative projects with wider impact can ask for up to £7,500. Projects can tackle poverty and hardship, build community resilience, or improve health and independence. Food banks, energy advice, uniform banks, debt advice and information events are all examples. If you were funded by this programme in 2025, you cannot apply this time. Applications close on 29 October 2026. Official source: https://www.worcscf.org.uk/grants/strengthening-worcestershire-fund-2026/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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East Lindsey Community Legacy Scheme

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (East Lindsey District Council)

Up to £35,000East Midlands

Capital and revenue grants for community development in East Lindsey: community facilities, cohesion, core strength, digital exclusion and transport, young people, older people, and heritage, arts and culture. Projects over £5,000 need 25% match funding. Amount: Up to £35,000. Closes 30 October 2026; further dates to be confirmed. Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities, social enterprises and town and parish councils delivering projects in East Lindsey District. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/elcls/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Young People's Emotional Support Fund (Staffordshire)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £5,000West Midlands

This fund gives up to £5,000 to Staffordshire groups helping young people with their emotional health and wellbeing. Projects should support young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND or an EHCP, to build resilience and confidence and know where to find help. Youth groups and wider community groups can both apply. You must have been running for at least 12 months, and the work must be in Staffordshire, not Stoke-on-Trent. Applications close on 30 October 2026. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/young-peoples-emotional-support-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

Up to £5,000London

Short-term small grants for new initiatives, pilots and smaller projects that benefit residents of the Parkside Estate in Lewisham, funded through Section 106 as part of the regeneration. Amount: Up to £5,000. Round 2 closes 5pm on 31 October 2026, subject to remaining funds. Who can apply: Organisations rooted in the local community, or wishing to test new initiatives, that clearly benefit Parkside residents. Multi-year grantees cannot apply; one-off events only are not funded. How to apply: Download the funding guideline and application form from the Lewisham Local page and email it to funding@lewishamlocal.com by 5pm on 31 October 2026. Official source: https://www.lewishamlocal.com/parkside-community-fund-2026-2027/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Kingsley Community Fund (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £1,000West Midlands

The Kingsley Community Fund gives grants of up to £1,000 to groups serving the parish of Kingsley in Staffordshire Moorlands. It prefers capital projects, such as building work and equipment, and has a strong preference for children and young people. Bigger grants of up to £20,000 are possible, but you must speak to the Community Foundation first. The next closing date is 31 October 2026. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/kingsleyfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

Guide

Checked 21 October 2026 against the official sources linked.

How community foundations work

A community foundation runs many separate funds under one roof. Each fund has its own purpose, area and deadline, set when the donor created it, which is why one foundation can have dozens of grants open at once. Some foundations let you apply to several funds with one form.

Source: UK Community Foundations: who we are

Who can apply

Most community foundation grants are for charities, constituted community groups and other not-for-profit organisations, and many accept CICs limited by guarantee. Grants for individuals, such as education bursaries, exist but are less common.

Source: Forever Manchester: funding FAQs

Find your local foundation

UK Community Foundations lists the accredited community foundations across the UK. If yours is not in the table on this page, it may still have funds open that we have not added yet, so check its website as well.

Source: UK Community Foundations: find your local community foundation

Talk to the grants team

Grants officers at community foundations know their area well, and many are happy to talk an idea through before you apply. A short call can stop you writing an application for the wrong fund, and it helps them point you to a fund you may not have spotted.

Source: Forever Manchester: funding FAQs

Report back well

Community foundations often fund the same groups again, and a clear end of grant report makes that much easier. Say what you did, how many people took part, what changed and what you learned, with a photo or two if you can. Keep receipts in case the foundation asks to see how the money was spent.

Who funds this

FunderOpen grants here
Foundation Scotland98
Cumbria Community Foundation84
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland33
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation14
Heart of England Community Foundation10
Norfolk Community Foundation10
Community Foundation Northern Ireland9
Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire7

70 different funders in total. Where a maximum award is stated, the middle value is £3,500.

By grant size

Largest awardOpen grants
Up to £2,000118
£2,001 to £10,000157
£10,001 to £100,00034
Over £100,0003
Amount varies or not stated59

All open grants (371)

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Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Funding amount not listedNorth East England

The Dynamo Digital Inclusion Fund offers grants of up to £5,000. It is open to organisations in the North East of England. The fund covers areas including Tees Valley, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. Applications close on 10 August 2026.

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RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Latheron, Lybster and Clyth)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

This fund is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by RWE, owner of the Bad á Cheò Wind Farm. It supports charitable activities and services that benefit people living in the Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Council area in Caithness. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your application needs to show how it will contribute to one or more of the fund's outcomes. These are developing services and facilities, sustaining and creating employment, increasing skills and knowledge, better access to sport, culture, heritage and the environment, getting around and getting connected, and improving health and wellbeing for all ages. Projects that do not clearly fit may still be considered if you can show strong community support and evidence of need. The fund can help with feasibility studies, salaries, core running costs and, in some cases, up to 100% of project costs. Each comes with conditions. For example, salary requests need a job description and a clear explanation of the pay rate, and core cost requests need a full rationale. Multi-year grants are possible, with each year's payment depending on evidence that agreed activities were delivered. A panel of local residents makes recommendations and meets twice a year. The page lists application deadlines of 15 February and 15 August 2025, with decisions in mid March and mid September. Those dates have passed, and the page gives no later ones. One practical point: you should show that you have consulted the people who will benefit and other local groups. The fund will not support any form of campaigning. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bad-cheo-latheron-lybster-and-clyth. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Greengairs East Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports communities in North Lanarkshire. It covers Greengairs, Upperton, Longriggend, Caldercruix and Plains. Each community receives an equal share of an index-linked annual sum totalling £180,000. This is a devolved fund. Each community distributes its share in line with local priorities and local need. That means there is no single application route and no fixed grant size. Where you apply depends on which community your project will benefit. If your activity benefits Plains, you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland, which distributes the Plains Community Fund in partnership with a local Panel. For Upperton, Longriggend and Caldercruix, lead organisations in each community are responsible for distribution. These are the Upperton Residents' Association, the Longriggend Village Association and Caldercruix Community Council. You need to contact the right one directly. Foundation Scotland is not involved with the Greengairs arrangement. Community groups and organisations working to benefit people in one of the communities can apply to that community's local fund. Decisions are made by designated groups within each community, such as the Upperton Residents Committee, the Longriggend Village Council, Caldercruix Community Council and the Plains Panel. These groups aim to be representative of their community. One practical point to bear in mind. Each local administrator has its own specific criteria, including what it will not fund, and the page gives no single deadline. Timings and rules vary from community to community, so start by contacting the administrator for your area. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/greengairs-east-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Wing Cdr. H. Thompson MBE & Rev. J. L. Green Grassroots Grants Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in the Barrow-in-Furness area. It supports young people's personal development, education and involvement in the community, as well as environmental initiatives. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people locally. Priority goes to projects that offer training in leadership, self-discipline and life skills for young people, or that encourage respect for the environment. The funder gives some examples of projects it has supported. These include a sailing trip for disadvantaged young people, equipment for a judo or karate club, training costs for Scouts or Guides, and running costs or building repairs for Sea Cadets. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit for small, grassroots groups with a clear and modest ask. The fund comes from an anonymous donor. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. One thing to bear in mind: the fund does not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. If you are unsure whether your project fits, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/wing-cdr-h-thompson-mbe-rev-j-l-green-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Social Investment Fund

Foundation Scotland

£10,000 - £250,000Scotland

The Social Investment Fund from Foundation Scotland offers a blend of loan and grant funding to social enterprises, community organisations and charities across Scotland. Investments range from £10,000 to £250,000 per organisation. Up to 25% of each investment can be a grant, so at least 75% is a loan. You can use the money for working capital, buying assets, business growth or capital expenditure. The fund is designed to help you meet your needs, achieve your vision and secure your future. Your investment must show that it meets one of three charitable objectives: preventing or relieving poverty among people living in Scotland, advancing community development and urban or rural regeneration in Scotland, or advancing education in Scotland. Loans are usually repaid over 10 years. The interest rate is 6%, fixed for the term of the loan. Appropriate security may be required. There are no arrangement fees or legal fees in the normal course of making the loan and grant. However, the cost of drawing up and registering the security is deducted from the grant. There is no closing date. You can enquire at any time, and the team are happy to have an introductory chat first. Decisions are made by the Social Investment Committee. The process takes an average of 12 weeks, depending on how quickly the information needed for a full assessment is available. One practical point: the fund aims to fill the gap for organisations that cannot secure lending from a bank or other commercial lender, so you will be asked for proof of this. This may be waived for smaller investments. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/social-investment-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £4,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Kinglassie) pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Kinglassie Community Council area in Fife. The money comes from Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara, and is managed by Foundation Scotland. Grants are usually between £500 and £4,000. The fund can help with equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should enhance quality of life for local residents, support vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit and activity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. Projects that support priorities in the Kinglassie Community Action Plan are particularly welcome. You can ask for 100% of your costs, although the fund encourages you to seek match funding too. Groups and organisations that work to benefit Kinglassie residents can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your group must still meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria. One practical point: if you want to ask for more than £4,000, or for funding over up to three years, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before you fill in the form. These requests are only considered in exceptional circumstances and need strong community support. For amounts below £500, you can apply for a microgrant from Kinglassie Community Council instead. A Community Panel of local people makes the funding recommendations. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-kinglassie. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Bath & West Community Energy Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

The Bath & West Community Energy Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 to community projects in Bath and the surrounding area that cut carbon emissions or tackle fuel poverty. The money comes from Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE), a community enterprise that develops community-owned renewable energy, and Quartet Community Foundation runs the grants. Carbon reduction is not limited to energy projects. It can include local food, sustainable transport, waste reduction or any other activity that reduces emissions. The fund receives fewer applications about fuel poverty and affordable warmth, so it particularly welcomes them. Money is limited: in the 2025 round, 25% of applications were successful. The current round opened on 25 September 2026 and closes at 1pm on 29 October 2026. Decisions are emailed within eight weeks of the closing date. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/bath-west-community-energy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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East Lindsey Community Legacy Scheme

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (East Lindsey District Council)

Up to £35,000East Midlands

Capital and revenue grants for community development in East Lindsey: community facilities, cohesion, core strength, digital exclusion and transport, young people, older people, and heritage, arts and culture. Projects over £5,000 need 25% match funding. Amount: Up to £35,000. Closes 30 October 2026; further dates to be confirmed. Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities, social enterprises and town and parish councils delivering projects in East Lindsey District. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/elcls/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

Up to £5,000London

Short-term small grants for new initiatives, pilots and smaller projects that benefit residents of the Parkside Estate in Lewisham, funded through Section 106 as part of the regeneration. Amount: Up to £5,000. Round 2 closes 5pm on 31 October 2026, subject to remaining funds. Who can apply: Organisations rooted in the local community, or wishing to test new initiatives, that clearly benefit Parkside residents. Multi-year grantees cannot apply; one-off events only are not funded. How to apply: Download the funding guideline and application form from the Lewisham Local page and email it to funding@lewishamlocal.com by 5pm on 31 October 2026. Official source: https://www.lewishamlocal.com/parkside-community-fund-2026-2027/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Caithness Futures Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £20,000Scotland

Caithness Futures Fund supports community groups in Caithness that are delivering on the Caithness Area Place Plan. The plan was shaped through community consultation, so the fund reflects what local people say they need. You can apply for up to £20,000 a year. That can be for a one-off project or for multi-year funding of up to 10 years. The page says large grants or multi-year awards are more likely to be supported than smaller, short-term projects. In 2026 the main priority is Health and Wellbeing. Employability is a secondary priority, through the Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund. The health and wellbeing themes in the plan include access to GP appointments and dentists, mental health support (including for young people), care-at-home services, help for groups such as young carers and people affected by drug and alcohol issues, tackling poverty and inequality, and better community spaces such as halls, libraries and sports facilities. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Caithness can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. You can apply more than once, but it helps to say which application matters most to you. The fund is paid for by RWE's Camster II Wind Farm, with a first annual donation of £160,000, index-linked for the life of the wind farm. The application deadline is 31 October 2026. Awards should show long-term impact, evidence of community support and care for the environment. A panel of local volunteers makes the decisions. Supporting documents must be sent with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/caithness-futures-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust

Foundation Scotland

Up to £25,000Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland supports projects that benefit the Tannach and District community in Highland. It is paid for by wind farm donations from Wathegar, Wathegar 2 and Bilbster, and the Trust currently has £169,000 available to give out. You can ask for up to £25,000. Requests for more than that may be considered case by case if you can show significant benefit for the community, but you should contact the funder before applying. Your project must contribute to at least one of the Trust's outcomes. These include more sport and recreation, safer access through settlements, more varied activities and services, a stronger community life, more local economic activity, new vocational skills, valued heritage, more sustainable energy use in homes and community buildings, and more tourism opportunities. You will need to list the measurable activities and outputs you will deliver. The fund can help with feasibility work, salaries, core running costs and up to 100% of project costs. Multi-year awards are usually offered for a maximum of three years. You do not need to be a registered charity. The next deadline is 31 October 2026. The following round closes on 28 February 2027. A local panel of residents recommends awards, and you will usually hear 6-8 weeks after each deadline. One thing to plan for: you must show that you have consulted the people who will benefit and that local groups support your idea. If any item or contract will cost over £30,000, you must also run an open and fair tendering process and send evidence of it with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/tannach. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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New Communities Resettlement Scheme (Staffordshire)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

£1,000 - £20,000West Midlands

This fund supports projects that help Ukrainian, Afghan and Hong Kong families settle into life in Staffordshire. English language and employment projects can ask for £1,000 to £20,000. Other priority projects, such as health, wellbeing and community links, can ask for £1,000 to £10,000. Work must take place in a Staffordshire district, or online across the county, and be finished by March 2027. Applications are considered as they arrive and close on 31 October 2026, or sooner if the money runs out. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/newcommunities/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Halkirk District Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £25,000Scotland

The Halkirk District Benefit Fund gives community benefit grants of up to £25,000 to groups and organisations in the Halkirk District of Highland. It is managed by Foundation Scotland on behalf of a local board of volunteer directors. The money comes from an annual payment from the 21 turbine Causeymire Wind Farm, which is owned and managed by Ventient Energy. The fund backs projects that support sustainable development in the area. That includes community development, recreational activities and facilities, regeneration, education about the environment, culture, heritage or history, better environmental amenities, and buildings or sites of architectural, historic or community importance. The next application deadline is 31 October 2026. Later deadlines are 31 January 2027 and 30 April 2027. Applicants hear the board's decision within two weeks of the board meeting. Unsuccessful applicants get feedback, and all decisions are final. The board looks for evidence that you have consulted the people who will benefit and that the community supports your project. It also encourages partnership working, local suppliers where they offer good value, and a thought-through approach to sustainable development. One practical point: groups without a representative membership structure cannot be supported. That means groups whose committee or board is not elected by, or accountable to, a wider group of people. This page is for groups. Individuals have a separate page. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/halkirk-district-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Tees Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Grants for learning and education or health and wellbeing projects, including mental health support for young people and families. Tees staff engage with funded projects. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee operating within 30 miles of a Tees office (Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Chelmsford, Bishop's Stortford, North Herts). How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/tees/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £10,000East of England, East Midlands

Grants for charitable community projects benefiting residents within 6 km of Wryde Croft Wind Farm near Peterborough. Priority for projects that have raised some funds. Amount: Up to £10,000 (more on exception). Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee benefiting the parishes of Crowland, Fleet, Gedney Hill, Holbeach, Parson Drove, Sutton St Edmund, Thorney, Whaplode and Wisbech St Mary. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/wryde-croft/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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ARM Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East of England

Small grants for community development and engagement, children, young people and families, and adults facing life crisis. Priority for groups not recently funded. Amount: Up to £3,000. Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/arm/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Burwell and Reach Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £2,000East of England

Grants for projects that strengthen the community, provide or maintain community assets, or enhance the local environment in Burwell and Reach. Amount: Up to £2,000. Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee benefiting residents of Burwell and Reach. Larger requests considered on exception. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/burwell-and-reach/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Cambridge Building Society Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

£2,500 - £10,000East of England

Grants for charitable work connected to homes and housing, such as tackling homelessness, housing advice and helping vulnerable people into a home. Some multi-year grants and one-off capital donations up to £20,000. Amount: £2,500 to £10,000 (capital up to £20,000). Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee within 15 miles of a Cambridge Building Society branch or store. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/cambridge-building-society/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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D and J Lloyd Community First Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEast of England

Grants for relief of need (hardship, illness, isolation, homelessness, old age), the arts, the environment and heritage, and learning for marginalised people. Amount: No maximum; average grant about £2,500. Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/d-and-j-lloyd/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Dementia Carers Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East of England

Grants for projects giving relief, respite and support to full-time unpaid carers of people with dementia, including cover for appointments, self-care breaks and befriending. Amount: Up to £3,000. Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/dementia-carers-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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October Fund (Waterbeach and Landbeach)

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

£1,000 - £10,000East of England

Grants towards running costs and small capital items for sporting, social, educational or other community activities in Waterbeach and Landbeach. Amount: £1,000 to £10,000. Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee benefiting Waterbeach and Landbeach. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/october/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Grants for organisations helping young people in Peterborough with learning disabilities to access positive activities and develop their potential. Amount: Up to £5,000. Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Peterborough. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/olive-jesse-palmer/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Outlook Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £12,000East of England

Grants for projects helping children and young people with experience of the care system overcome systemic barriers. Average single-year grant £4,000; up to three years. Amount: Up to £12,000 over three years. Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire including Peterborough. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/outlook/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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S2 Partnership Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Project grants (not core costs) for children, young people and families, educational events, STEM, health and wellbeing, environmental initiatives and green spaces. Amount: Up to £5,000. Annual round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee with projects within 10 miles of Elsworth. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/s2/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (EDF Renewables)

Up to £1,000East Midlands

Grants for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations meeting current needs of people living close to the proposed Springwell Solar Farm near Scopwick. Decisions in 6 to 8 weeks. Amount: Up to £1,000. Next closing date 1 November 2026 (rounds 1 May and 1 November). Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities and other voluntary organisations serving the villages on the fund map around Scopwick. One grant held at a time. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/ssf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Radius Foundation Grants Programme (Crewe)

Cheshire Community Foundation (Radius Limited)

Up to £15,000North West England

Grants for 12-month projects in Crewe that empower young people, champion wellbeing and inclusion for people with mental health challenges or disability, or promote diversity and gender equality. Salaries and core costs linked to outcomes are eligible. Amount: Up to £15,000. Closes 11.59pm on 1 November 2026. Who can apply: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations working in Crewe. How to apply: Read the programme guidance and key questions on the Cheshire Community Foundation page, then apply online by 11.59pm on 1 November 2026. Official source: https://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/radius-grants-programme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Q Futures Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (Quickline)

Up to £5,000Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands

Grants for grassroots projects creating employment, training and skills opportunities, overcoming barriers to work, building integrated communities and digital inclusion, with priority for disadvantaged rural communities. Likely awards about £2,000. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next closing date 1 November 2026 (rounds 1 May and 1 November). Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities and other voluntary organisations with a strong local track record in North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire or eligible parts of Lincolnshire. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/qfcf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Flintshire)

Community Foundation Wales (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Funding amount not listedWales

Year one of a four-year fund for Flintshire communities hosting Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage infrastructure, for projects in education, environmental enhancement and local heritage and culture. Amount: Not stated on the Community Foundation Wales page (the Cheshire strand offers up to £20,000). Closes midday on 2 November 2026; outcomes in February 2027. Who can apply: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations delivering projects in the Flintshire area of benefit. Cheshire projects apply through Cheshire Community Foundation. How to apply: Apply through the Community Foundation Wales Grants Hub using the Apply link on the fund page. You can book a call with a Grants Officer. Official source: https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/liverpool-bay-ccs-limited-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund 2027 - 2029

London Community Foundation

£20,000 - £200,000London

The MOPAC Victims Small Grants Fund is open for applications through the London Community Foundation. It supports smaller, community-based and specialist organisations that help victims of crime across London. It suits organisations that are embedded in the communities they serve, including groups led by and for people who share a lived experience or identity. It also welcomes specialist organisations that are not led by people with lived experience but have strong community links, relevant expertise and a proven track record. The fund specifically, but not exclusively, wants to extend support for Black and minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, people with insecure or unknown immigration status, male victim-survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, children and young people, faith-based communities, people who have experienced hate crime, bereaved families, people involved in prostitution and older people. You can apply for a two-year grant of between £20,000 and £200,000, which works out at £10,000 to £100,000 per year. A total of £2,000,000 is available. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2029. Applications close at 2pm on 2 November 2026. You will need to pass a short online eligibility check before you can reach the full application form. One practical point: there is no income threshold, but organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000 will be prioritised. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/mopac-victims-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Cheshire)

Cheshire Community Foundation (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Up to £20,000North West England

Year one of a four-year fund for communities hosting the Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage infrastructure, for projects in education, environmental enhancement and local heritage and culture. Amount: Up to £20,000. Closes 2 November 2026. Who can apply: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations delivering projects near Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham and Neston. Flintshire applicants apply through Community Foundation Wales. How to apply: Read the programme brief and application questions on the Cheshire Community Foundation page, then use the Apply link before 2 November 2026. Official source: https://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/lbccs/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Increasing opportunities for children and young people (CYP) to engage in sport, movement and performing arts in Newcastle

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £10,000North East England

This fund aims to increase opportunities for children and young people to take part in sport, movement and performing arts in Newcastle. It is listed on the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland site as the Wembley Stadium Foundation Communities Fund. It is an organisation grant, so it suits groups working in Newcastle that want to open up more sport, movement or performing arts activity for children and young people. You can apply for up to £10,000. The fund is open for applications now and closes on 2 November 2026. Note that some other funds on the same page close earlier, on 19 October 2026, so make sure you are looking at the right closing date for this one. If you have not applied to the Community Foundation before, you will need an account on its grantee portal first. It is worth registering early so that nothing slows you down close to the closing date. The funder also has a page for new applicants where you can check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria, plus FAQs and a Help and Support page if you need extra help to apply. The listing on the page is brief, so read the full fund details through the "Read more" link before you start your application. If this fund is not the right fit, the Community Foundation says organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can make a general application at any time of year. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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MOPAC Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 - 2030

London Community Foundation

Up to £150,000London

The Mayor's Violence Against Women and Girls Grassroots Fund 2027 to 2030 pays for specialist services that tackle violence against women and girls in London. It is run by The London Community Foundation on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). This is the third round of the fund. £5,700,000 is available in grants over three years, from February 2027 to January 2030. Individual organisations can apply for up to £150,000 over three years, which is £50,000 a year. Partnerships of up to three organisations can apply for up to £180,000, or £60,000 a year. The fund suits grassroots organisations that already provide services to address VAWG and have at least three complete years of operation. At least 60% of the money is prioritised for specialist organisations led by and for Black women and girls, and women and girls from minority ethnic backgrounds. Up to 40% will go to specialist VAWG community organisations that serve other marginalised groups, such as disabled women and girls, LGBTQ+ women, women with no recourse to public funds, and older or younger women. Organisations with an annual income under £500,000 will be prioritised. Applications close at 2pm on 4 November 2026. Funded activity can start from the week beginning 1 February 2027 and must finish by 31 January 2030. One thing to know before you start: you must meet the Foundation's core eligibility criteria, and organisations with overdue monitoring with the Foundation will not be eligible. Official source: https://londoncf.org.uk/grants/vawg-grassroots-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Clare Milne Trust Grants for Cornwall

Cornwall Community Foundation (Clare Milne Trust)

£250 - £10,000South West England

Core and project grants that improve the quality of life, independence or inclusion of people with physical, learning, mental or sensory disabilities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Amount: £250 to £10,000. Open 14 October to 4 November 2026; decisions mid December 2026. Who can apply: Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups working in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly whose main purpose is serving disabled people, meeting the Foundation general eligibility criteria. How to apply: Check the requirements on the Cornwall Community Foundation grant page and apply online by 4 November 2026. Official source: https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/grants/clare-milne/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Carrick Futures

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

Carrick Futures is a community fund for South Carrick in South Ayrshire. It is run by a voluntary board of trustees, and Foundation Scotland handles applications and payments. The money comes from ScottishPower Renewables community benefit funds linked to the Arecleoch and Mark Hill windfarms. The fund backs charitable activity that supports the rural regeneration and sustainability of Ballantrae, Colmonell & Lendalfoot, Barr, Barrhill, Dailly, Pinmore & Pinwherry, and Girvan & District. Its priorities include better access to public services, tackling inequality, health and wellbeing, support for children and young people, community-led assets, and climate-smart approaches. Small grants run from £500 to £5,000. Standard grants run from £5,001 to £50,000. Large grants are over £50,000 and start with an initial enquiry form, after which the board decides whether to invite a full application. Awards can be multi-year, normally up to 3 years. The next application deadline is 4 November 2026, with outcomes expected in late January 2027. Groups and organisations that benefit people in the eligible communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. One thing to plan for: the amount available for new awards varies, because it depends on existing funding commitments. Board decisions are final. A project that is turned down cannot be reconsidered for at least one year. For awards of up to £1,000, you can also ask your local Community Council about its micro grant scheme. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carrick-futures. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Trenouth Solar Farm Fund

Cornwall Community Foundation (Low Carbon)

Up to £5,000South West England

Grants for community projects in or benefiting St Ervan, St Issey, St Eval and St Merryn, with preference for educational elements or improving sustainability and carbon footprint. Projects start from 1 January. Amount: Up to £5,000 (higher in exceptional cases). Applications by 4 November 2026; decisions mid December. Who can apply: Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups working in the area of benefit. Not public bodies, parish councils, schools or organisations with significant free reserves. How to apply: Register on the Cornwall Community Foundation grant application page to receive your application form link, check the general eligibility criteria and Application Process and Guidance, then apply before the deadline. Official source: https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/grants/trenouth-solar-farm/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects near the Long Mountain Wind Farm on Glenbuck Road, Dunloy. Energia Renewables set the fund up with local groups, so that the wind farm brings social and economic benefits to the people who live nearby. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland administers it. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund backs projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Its priorities are projects that develop cross community relations, energy efficiency and sustainability of local community facilities, social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community, educational issues with a sustainability angle, and environmental or economic benefit. The fund closes at 1:00pm on 5 November 2026, so there is a little under three weeks left from today. One practical point to check first is location. Your organisation must be based within 5 miles of the windfarm site entrance, measured in a straight line. Being near the wind farm is not enough on its own; the organisation itself must sit inside that radius. If you are just outside it, this fund is not open to you. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists many wind farm funds side by side on its open grants page. Each has its own area, size and closing date, so make sure you are looking at the Long Mountain entry. If you have already started an application, the foundation asks you to keep using the link emailed to you when you registered. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Thornog Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £10,000Northern Ireland

The Thornog Community Benefit Fund is a local fund set up by Energia Renewables. It shares the benefits of the Thornog Wind Farm with the people who live nearby. The wind farm sits between Drumquin, Co Tyrone and Kesh, Co Fermanagh. The fund backs local community projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Its priorities are energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; educational issues with a sustainability angle; and environmental or economic benefit. You can ask for up to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances, the panel may decide to award up to £10,000. Location matters. Your organisation must be based within 10 miles of the wind farm, measured in a straight line. 70% of the funds will go to eligible groups based within a 6 mile radius, so a larger share is reserved for groups closest to the site. This fund suits local groups with a project that serves people living near the wind farm. It is open now and closes at 1pm on 5 November 2026. Check your location against the radius before you start, because it is the main hard rule on the page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund

Greencoat Capital / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund gives local groups money for community projects near Brockaghboy Wind Farm in Swatragh, County L/Derry. The fund was set up in 2016 by TCI Renewables and was later taken over by Greencoat Capital. Its aim is to support locally beneficial, community-based projects and initiatives. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund is interested in projects that improve collaboration among local groups and organisations. It also looks for projects that bring clear benefit to people experiencing disadvantage or life limiting circumstances, make more use of existing community space and sustainable venues, bring different generations together, or increase local participation through sports, culture and the arts. This fund suits charities and community organisations based within a 6km radius of the wind farm. The distance is measured in a straight line, so where your organisation is located really matters. The page invites applications only from organisations inside that area. The closing date is 5 November 2026 at 1pm. The fund is listed on the Community Foundation Northern Ireland page of open grants. Check that your organisation and project are eligible before you start, and aim to finish your application well before the closing time. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Beinneun Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Beinneun Community Fund pays for projects that benefit residents of the Glengarry and Fort Augustus community council areas, including Glenmoriston, in Highland. Foundation Scotland runs it, and Beinneun Wind Farm Ltd, which owns and operates the Beinneun wind farm, provides the money. The Flexible Fund has two strands. Single year grants cover short-term activities and projects. Multi-year grants give community groups steadier funding. For these you need to show a broad range of community benefits, work with other local organisations, present a clear project plan with measurable outcomes, and prove excellent governance. You can also apply for governance and organisation development costs. These go through the single year strand, for grants under £5,000. There is no fixed grant size. The next application deadline is 9 November 2026, and the Community Panel meets on 7 December 2026 for that round. Community groups and organisations with a constitution, set up on a not-for-profit basis, can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. You will need to explain how it improves the economic, social or environmental sustainability of the local communities. Match funding is not required, though evidence of other funding or your own contributions will strengthen your application. Grants must normally be spent within one year of being awarded, unless the Panel agrees otherwise. Decisions are final and there is no appeals process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/beinneun-community. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Beinneun Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Beinneun Community Fund supports projects that benefit people living in the Glengarry and Fort Augustus community council areas, including Glenmoriston. It is provided by Beinneun Wind Farm Ltd, which owns and runs the Beinneun wind farm, and is managed by Foundation Scotland. Around £500,000 a year is available for the life of the wind farm, which is expected to be up to 25 years from 2017. There is no fixed grant size. The Flexible Fund offers single year grants for short term activities and projects, and multi year grants for larger community investments. Multi year applications must show a broad range of community benefits, work with other local organisations, a clear project plan, measurable outcomes and strong governance. The fund can also pay for governance and organisation development costs, through the single year strand for grants under £5,000. It suits community groups and organisations that have a constitution and run on a not-for-profit basis. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. You will need to explain how your project improves the economic, social or environmental sustainability of these communities. The next application deadline is 9 November 2026. The Community Panel then meets on 7 December 2026 to consider applications. One practical point: grants must normally be spent within one year of being awarded, unless the Panel agrees otherwise. Match funding is not required, but evidence of other income or fundraising will strengthen your application. Decisions are final and there is no appeals process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/beinneun-community. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Heart of Bucks Connected Communities Fund

Heart of Bucks Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedSouth East England

A £180,000 two-year fund for work that helps Buckinghamshire residents build lasting social connections and tackles isolation, such as welcoming people into activities, first-step support, better referral routes and transport or access barriers. Amount: Up to about £90,000 a year in total across no more than three grants, for two years. Expressions of interest close midday on 11 November 2026. Who can apply: Charitable, voluntary and community organisations working in Buckinghamshire. No more than three grants a year are expected. How to apply: Read the fund page and Heart of Bucks application resources, then apply online through the link on the fund page. Call 01296 330134 for help. Official source: https://heartofbucks.org/connected-communities/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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The Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000West Midlands

The Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund is run by Heart of England Community Foundation. It supports registered charities, and community and voluntary organisations working to reduce homelessness across Birmingham. Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 are available. The fund backs work that tackles disadvantage, prevents or eases poverty by providing food, offers activities that improve quality of life, and supports local solutions to meet local needs. If you are a charity or community group working on homelessness in Birmingham, this fund could suit you. It is a good fit for small, practical projects rather than large-scale programmes. The application deadline is 11 November 2026. Any grant you receive must be spent within 12 months of receipt, so it helps to plan your project timeline before you apply. One practical point to keep in mind: the foundation says it may close the fund early if it receives a high volume of applications. That means it is wise not to leave your application until the last minute. Before you apply, the foundation asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These will help you check that your project fits and that you have everything you need ready. You can start your application through the apply now button on the fund page. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/deutsche-bank-opportunity-fund-2/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £25,000Scotland

The Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, offers grants of up to £25,000 for charitable activity that benefits people in the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area in Caithness, Highland. The money comes from Schroders Greencoat, owner of Stroupster Wind Farm. The fund backs projects that improve communications and transport, community assets and facilities, opportunities for young people and older people, enterprise and tourism, the natural environment, and culture and heritage. If your idea does not fit neatly but meets evidenced local need and shows strong community support, it may still be considered where funds allow. The fund can also cover core running costs, salaries, feasibility work and requests spread over up to three years, each with extra conditions. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. About 20% of the fund can go to projects outside the area, as long as residents of Dunnet & Canisbay clearly benefit. There are three rounds a year, closing on 15 March, 15 July and 15 November. The next deadline is 15 November 2026, with decisions notified in January. A Community Panel of local residents makes the award recommendations. One thing to plan for: you should show evidence of community support, and priority is likely to go to applications that have raised money from another source, including local fundraising. Requests above £25,000 may be considered only if your project is transformational, so contact the fund before applying. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/stroupster. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Green Futures Fund (Dorset)

Dorset Community Foundation

Up to £4,000South West England

Grants for practical water conservation and water quality projects, youth environmental action, skills and career aspirations, and community environmental sustainability such as growing, green spaces, repair and recycling. Core, delivery and reasonable capital costs. Water conservation is the top priority. Amount: Up to £4,000. Closes midday 16 November 2026 (one round a year). Who can apply: Dorset-based registered charities, constituted voluntary groups, CICs and not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee with three unrelated trustees or directors, a constitution, a bank account with two unrelated signatories, and safeguarding and EDI policies. Not national charities, schools (PTAs can apply) or public bodies. How to apply: Read the criteria on the Dorset Community Foundation fund page and apply online by midday 16 November 2026. Pre-application calls are available from the Grants Manager (grants@dorsetcf.org, 01202 138690). Decisions by the end of November 2026. Official source: https://www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/green-futures-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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The Foyle Foundation Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland (on behalf of The Foyle Foundation)

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

The Foyle Foundation Fund is a final small grants fund for community organisations in Northern Ireland. The Foyle Foundation finished its main grant giving at the end of 2025, after 25 years of supporting the arts, learning, community small grants, state school libraries and health. It has asked Community Foundation Northern Ireland to run this last fund on its behalf. You can apply for up to £5,000. The fund aims to support projects which generate income or cost savings, so that your organisation becomes more financially sustainable. If your project will help you earn money or spend less over time, this fund is worth a close look. The fund covers Northern Ireland and is aimed at community organisations in the region. Applications close at 12:00 on 16 November 2026. The page presents this as the Foyle Foundation's final fund, so it is wise to plan your application early and submit before the closing time. One practical point. The funder asks you to check that your organisation and project are eligible before you apply. If you have already started an application, keep using the link that was emailed to you when you registered. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Questions

What is a community foundation?

A local charity that pools money from donors, companies, councils and others, and gives it out as grants to community groups in its area. Community foundations cover most of the UK.

How many community foundation grants are open?

Today GrantMatch lists 371 live grants from 70 community foundations. 275 offer up to £10,000 and 256 have no fixed deadline.

Do we need to be a registered charity?

Usually not. Most community foundations fund constituted community groups as well as charities, and many accept CICs limited by guarantee. Each fund sets out who can apply.

Why does one foundation have so many funds?

Each fund is set up by a different donor with its own purpose and area. One foundation may run funds for young people, older people, a particular village and a nearby wind farm at the same time.

How do you check these grants?

We collect grants from official funder pages, GOV.UK, councils and community foundations, and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply.

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