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Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable, community-led projects in the areas served by the community councils of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o'Noth, and the area served by Cabrach Community Association. The money comes from Vattenfall, the owner of Clashindarroch Wind Farm in Aberdeenshire. The main programme has three sizes of grant: small grants of £500 to £5,000, medium grants of £5,001 to £25,000, and large grants over £25,000. Grants can pay for equipment, running costs for local groups, consultations, staff salaries directly related to project delivery, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should fit one or more of seven priorities, which include community services and facilities, culture and recreation, the natural environment, rural regeneration, local heritage, young people, and resilience for people experiencing disadvantage. The next application deadline is 13 January 2027, and the Panel meets on 15 March 2027. The Panel meets three times a year. Some smaller schemes can be applied for at any time: Volunteer Development Bursaries, Resilience Hub Support, and swimming lessons and school transport costs. Micro grants of up to £500 are also available through each community council and Cabrach Community Association. One practical point to plan for: large grants need an expression of interest first, and they are for capital improvements to an existing community facility. You will also need to show how you have thought about local suppliers, partnership working, building local skills and matched funding. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/clashindarroch. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund from Foundation Scotland backs charitable activities that improve quality of life, bring people together and help communities thrive. The money comes from the owners of Clyde Wind Farm and is shared between twelve local communities. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. There is no fixed grant size. Small grants go up to £5,000. Standard grants start at £5,001 and have no upper limit, but you should talk to the funds adviser first if you plan to ask for more than £20,000. Grants can be multi-year, usually for no more than three years. The current round closes on 18 January 2027. A community panel is due to meet around 17 March 2027 to make its recommendations. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must clearly benefit at least one of the twelve fund areas. If it reaches more than one area, you should estimate how many beneficiaries are in each. One practical point to keep in mind: each community has its own pot, and the amounts differ a lot. The current round has £771,556.57 in total, from £19,503.58 for Kirkconnel and Kelloholm to £143,803.57 for Carronbridge. Some areas may already have allocated their funds, so it is worth looking at the area figures before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/clyde-dg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Thomas Farr Charity Grants

The Thomas Farr Charity (via Forever Notts)

Up to £5,000East Midlands

Project and core cost grants in education, youth, health and older people, such as community healthcare, lifelong learning, community development, crime prevention and social activities for vulnerable people. Amount: Up to £5,000. Open 21 September 2026 to 20 January 2027. Who can apply: Registered charities and constituted voluntary and community groups in or benefiting Nottinghamshire and adjacent areas where the Home Brewery operated. No individuals or large national charities. How to apply: Read the fund criteria on the Forever Notts page, then apply through the Forever Notts Fundseeker Portal (set up a login first). Call 01623 620202 with questions. Official source: https://www.forevernotts.com/grant/the-thomas-farr-charity/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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J N Derbyshire Trust Grants

J N Derbyshire Trust (via Forever Notts)

£350 - £10,000East Midlands

Grants for Nottinghamshire project costs under four themes: promotion of health, physical improvement, advancement of education, and relief of poverty, distress and sickness. Amount: £350 to £10,000. Open 1 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. Who can apply: Community and voluntary groups and charitable organisations based in and working for people in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire. National charities with income over £1m are not considered. How to apply: Read the fund criteria on the Forever Notts page, then apply through the Forever Notts Fundseeker Portal (set up a login first). Call 01623 620202 with questions. Official source: https://www.forevernotts.com/grant/j-n-derbyshire-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Tamworth Borough Council Councillor Community Grants

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £1,500West Midlands

Tamworth ward councillors can each award £500 to local community projects, so up to £1,500 is available per ward. Constituted groups, charities, not-for-profits and faith groups running activities open to everyone can apply. Applications are decided as they arrive, and the window closes on 31 January 2027. Official source: https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/staffordshire-organisations/tamworth-borough-council-councillor-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East Midlands

Grants to improve meeting places and support community spirit near the Triton Knoll landfall at Anderby Creek (3 km) and the substation near Bicker Fen (5 km). Amount: Up to £5,000. Next closing date 1 February 2027 (rounds 1 February and 1 August). Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities and other voluntary organisations whose services benefit residents of the area of benefit. 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/triton-knoll/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden)

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £1,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden) offers grants of £250 to £1,000 for community projects that benefit people in the Cardenden Community Council area in Fife. It is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara. The fund backs charitable activities that fit the Cardenden Community Action Plan. The themes are community and recreation facilities, environment and heritage, community safety and infrastructure, and a sustainable Cardenden, including local jobs. Projects that contribute to the plan are particularly welcome. Other requests are also considered, such as equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Groups and organisations can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must operate on a not-for-profit basis and meet the standard eligibility criteria. The panel particularly welcomes groups that have not applied to the fund before. The next application deadline is 1 February 2027, for a decision in early April 2027. A further deadline follows on 2 August 2027, for a mid October 2027 decision. A local panel of residents and community councillors makes the decisions. One practical caveat: each group or organisation can make only one application a year, although that application may cover several projects. If you want to ask for more than £1,000, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before you apply. Smaller grants under £250 are available through a microgrant scheme run by Cardenden Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-cardenden. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Lincolnshire High Sheriffs' Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East Midlands

Grants for community safety and crime reduction projects such as diversionary youth activities, intergenerational and community cohesion work. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next closing date 1 January 2027. Who can apply: Locally run voluntary and community organisations in Lincolnshire (not North or North East Lincolnshire, which should contact the Tribune Trust). Not statutory agencies. 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/high-sheriff/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Horncastle Health and Wellbeing Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £2,000East Midlands

Grants for projects supporting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of Horncastle residents, a legacy of the War Memorial Cottage Hospital. Amount: Up to £2,000. Next closing date 1 March 2027 (rounds 1 March and 1 September). Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups delivering within 10 miles of Horncastle, priority within the town. 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/horncastle-health-and-wellbeing-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Glenkens & District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £25,000Scotland

The Glenkens & District Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland with the Glenkens and District Trust, supports projects that help local communities become connected, resilient and carbon-neutral places. The money comes from the Blackcraig and Windy Rig wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway. Around £250,000 is available each year. Standard grants run from £500 to £25,000. Projects must be in, or directly benefit people from, ten community council areas: Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Carsphairn, Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham, Crossmichael & District, St John's Town of Dalry, Dunscore, Glencairn, New Galloway and Kells, and Parton. Multi-year awards are sometimes considered for up to three years, with a cap of £25,000 per year and £75,000 in total. Grants over £25,000 follow a two-stage process, starting with an enquiry. The fund's priorities are a connected community, an asset rich community, an economically flourishing community and a carbon neutral community. Projects that fit the Glenkens & District Community Action Plan get priority, though every project is judged on merit. The fund also favours partnership working, local suppliers and long-term thinking. The fund has two deadlines a year. The next application deadline is 10 March 2027. Groups do not need to be registered charities. One practical point: groups can submit more than one application in a fund year (June to May), but each application must stay within the maximum grant level. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/glenkens. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £2,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty) gives grants to community projects that benefit people living in the Benarty Community Council area of Fife. Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara, pays into the fund each year for the life of the wind farm. In 2024 the fund received £14,249. Grants are usually up to £2,000. Larger requests may be considered if the project will have a significant impact, but talk to the fund coordinator first. The fund can pay for equipment, running costs, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects that match the Benarty Community Action Plan are particularly welcome. The next application deadline is 25 March 2027, with decisions in late May 2027. Each group can apply once a year, although one application can cover several projects. Benarty Community Council separately runs micro-grants of up to £250. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-benarty. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £25,000Scotland

The RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable activities and services that benefit people in parts of Caithness, in the Highland area. It covers the Community Council areas of Latheron, Lybster and Clyth; Watten; and Tannach and District. Grants are up to £25,000. Constituted not-for-profit groups and organisations working to benefit people in these areas can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Your application must show how it contributes to at least one of the fund's outcomes. These include more sport and recreation, safer access through settlements, better activities and services, a stronger community life, local economic activity, vocational skills, local heritage, more sustainable energy use in homes and community buildings, and tourism. The fund can help with feasibility work, salaries, core running costs and up to 100% of project costs. Multi-year grants are usually for a maximum of three years, and you should get in touch before applying for one. There are two rounds each year, with deadlines on 31 March and 30 September. The 30 September 2026 deadline has passed, so the next one is 31 March 2027. A panel of local people recommends awards, and decisions are notified at the end of May and the end of November. One practical point: you should show that you have consulted a fair number of the people your project is meant to help. Requests for more than £25,000 may be considered case by case, so contact Foundation Scotland first. Smaller amounts are handled through micro-grant schemes run by each Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/camster. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Bicker Wind Farm Trust

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East Midlands

Grants for practical or educational projects on conservation, energy efficiency and environmental improvement. No fossil fuel projects. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next closing date 1 April 2027 (rounds 1 April and 1 October). Who can apply: Not-for-profit groups and schools with projects within 10 miles of Bicker Fen in the Borough of Boston, priority within 5 miles. 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/bicker/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Up to £10,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Grants for projects that bring the community together, support wellbeing and develop local facilities. Up to £20,000 for large capital projects after prior discussion. Amount: Up to £10,000 a year (up to £20,000 capital by agreement). Next closing date 1 April 2027 (rounds 1 April and 1 October). Who can apply: Constituted voluntary and community groups, charities, co-operatives and social enterprises benefiting Laceby, Irby, Riby, Barnoldby le Beck, Bradley, Aylesby and Beelsby. Schools, churches and parish councils considered with clear community benefit. 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/laceby/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Hertfordshire Community Spaces Fund

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (Hertfordshire County Council)

Up to £2,000East of England

Grants (previously Warm and Cool Spaces) helping groups open free, welcoming and safe spaces where local people can socialise and take part in activities, especially people affected by the cost of living. Past grantees must wait six months. Amount: Up to £2,000. Rolling: about a two-month turnaround. Who can apply: Not-for-profit voluntary, community and faith groups, charities and eligible CICs based in Hertfordshire, with the policies the fund requires. How to apply: Read the guidance notes and due diligence checks on the HCF page, then apply online through the link on that page. Call 01707 251351 or email grants@hertscf.org.uk for help. Official source: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/warmspaces. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,500Scotland

The Whiteside Hill Education and Training Fund gives bursaries to help people in Dumfries and Galloway access training and education that improves their chances of entering or keeping work. It is run by Foundation Scotland and provided by the Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund. You can apply for up to £1,500 as a first-time applicant. Second-time applicants can ask for up to £1,000, and any further applications are capped at £500 per year. If your course runs over several years, the same caps apply by year of study. The fund can help with course fees, study aids and equipment, specialist clothing and tools, travel and subsistence, accommodation and childcare. Courses can be full time or part time. They include apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate qualifications (excluding PhDs) and short vocational courses. Courses leading to recognised qualifications are favoured, and courses delivered locally are looked on more favourably. There is no fixed closing date. Applications are considered monthly, and you should apply as soon as you are sure you will take the course and have a place. The fund normally responds between six and eight weeks after the application deadline. One important caveat: the fund is currently open to residents of Kirkconnel & Kelloholm only. The Sanquhar Community Council area has distributed all its funds, so it is closed to Sanquhar residents until June 2027. You also cannot claim for costs incurred before a decision is made on your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/whiteside-hill-edt. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Hertfordshire Small Music Grants

Hertfordshire Community Foundation

Up to £1,000East of England

Grants to improve access to music for children and young people in Hertfordshire, for instruments, equipment, music therapy and other capital, project or running costs. Priority for young people facing financial hardship or excluded by disability or neurodivergence. Amount: Up to £1,000. Rolling: applications any time, about a two-month turnaround. Who can apply: Charities, community groups, non-profits and schools in Hertfordshire with at least three unrelated trustees or committee members. CICs must be over 12 months old, limited by guarantee and with no single person of significant control. How to apply: Read the guidance notes and due diligence checks on the HCF page, then apply online through the link on that page. Call 01707 251351 or email grants@hertscf.org.uk for help. Official source: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/smallmusic. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Hertfordshire Community Transport Fund

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (Hertfordshire County Council)

Up to £500East of England

Grants to transport residents, especially isolated people in rural areas, to local clubs, lunch clubs, activities and community spaces. Amount: Up to £500. Rolling: about a two-month turnaround. Who can apply: Hertfordshire not-for-profit voluntary, community and faith groups and charities with safeguarding, risk assessment and public liability cover. Parish councils working with community groups can apply. How to apply: Read the guidance notes and due diligence checks on the HCF page, then apply online through the link on that page. Call 01707 251351 or email grants@hertscf.org.uk for help. Official source: https://www.hertscf.org.uk/warm-spaces-transport. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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MK Community Foundation Seed Grants

Milton Keynes Community Foundation

Up to £750South East England

Small grants for early-stage ideas that test new ways of working, promote community voice and strengthen grassroots action in Milton Keynes. Amount: Up to £750. Rolling: no deadline; about three-week decision. Who can apply: Constituted not-for-profit organisations supporting people in Milton Keynes: unincorporated associations, registered charities, CIOs, sports clubs, and faith groups running community-focused activity. How to apply: Read the application guidelines and grants policy, then apply through the MK Community Foundation application portal. You will upload your constitution, latest accounts, a bank statement and safeguarding policy. Official source: https://www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/seed-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Beeby Family Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Beeby Family Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that support and improve the lives and opportunities of children and young people. The money comes from the Beeby Family. The fund is aimed mainly at young people living in Wigton and the surrounding areas. Applications from the wider Cumbria area may be considered where there is exceptional need. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. It supports groups that encourage personal development, build confidence and teach employability skills in young people. It also backs activities that help stop children and young people developing problems that lead to difficulties later in life. Priority goes to projects that promote life skills, help young people fulfil their potential and encourage personal development. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered, so if your work needs longer support, it is worth making that case in your application. A practical point to bear in mind: the fund is focused on Wigton and nearby areas. If your project is based elsewhere in Cumbria, you will need to show exceptional need. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Annalee Holliday at the Foundation. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/beeby-family-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Stroupster Wind Farm Education and Training Fund (Dunnet & Canisbay)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,500Scotland

This fund gives bursaries to people living in the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area of Caithness. It helps you pay for training or education that will improve your chances of getting or keeping a job in a key local sector. You can apply for up to £1,500 if you are a first-time applicant. Second-time applicants can apply for up to £1,000, and any further applications are capped at £750. If your course runs over several years, the same caps apply year by year. The fund can help with course fees, study aids and equipment, tools for your trade, travel and subsistence, accommodation, childcare and driving lessons and tests. Driving costs are covered up to £500. Courses can be full time or part time. They include apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate qualifications (not PhDs) and short vocational courses. Courses leading to recognised qualifications are favoured. Applications are accepted at any time, and decisions are made monthly. Foundation Scotland aims to tell you the outcome within four to six weeks of receiving your application. One practical point to keep in mind: you cannot claim for costs you have already paid before a decision is made. Courses in Caithness or Highland are looked on more favourably than those that mean leaving the area, although you can study anywhere in Scotland. The fund comes from the Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/stroupster-education-training-dunnet-canisbay. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Rothschild Foundation Grassroots Grants Fund

Heart of Bucks Community Foundation (Rothschild Foundation)

Up to £5,000South East England

One-year grants for project, core or capital costs for Buckinghamshire organisations tackling homelessness, financial hardship, physical and learning disabilities, or mental health and wellbeing. Amount: Up to £5,000. Rolling: apply any time; considered four times a year. Who can apply: Not-for-profit charities, CIOs and CICs limited by guarantee in Buckinghamshire, including newly established small groups, that do not already hold a Rothschild Community Fund grant. 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/rothschild-foundation-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Foundation Derbyshire Small Grants

Foundation Derbyshire

Up to £2,500East Midlands

Small grants covering a 12-month period for equipment and general running costs such as rent and transport, with support through the application. Amount: Up to £2,500. Rolling: no closing dates; decisions usually 12 to 16 weeks. Who can apply: Locally based and led community and voluntary groups, local charities and CICs working across Derby and Derbyshire. National charities are unlikely to be funded; usually one application at a time. How to apply: Read Making an Application and the Grants Success Guide on the Foundation Derbyshire website, then apply online. Call if your project is time-critical. Official source: https://foundationderbyshire.org/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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SWEF Business Grants (Cheshire and Warrington)

Cheshire Community Foundation (SWEF)

Up to £2,000North West England

Grants for young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 for business costs such as equipment, materials, training, marketing and product development, plus a peer network. Funds must be spent within a month. Amount: Up to £500 start-up or £2,000 business grant. Rolling: ongoing. Who can apply: People aged 18 to 30 living in Cheshire, Warrington or Greater Manchester starting a new business. Pre-revenue businesses can get up to £500; £2,000 needs turnover of at least £500 a month. How to apply: Check the SWEF eligibility criteria, then apply through the link on the Cheshire Community Foundation SWEF page. Official source: https://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/swef/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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NnG (Anstruther) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£1,000 - £3,000Scotland

The NnG (Anstruther) Community Fund is run by Foundation Scotland. It supports community projects that benefit people living in the Royal Burghs of Kilrenny, Anstruther and Cellardyke Community Council area in Fife. The fund pays for charitable activities that improve community life. That includes facilities, services, the environment, activities and opportunities, helping to make the area a friendly, welcoming and sustainable place to live in and visit. Grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 are available for projects or activities lasting up to 1 year. The money comes from NnG, a joint venture between EDF power solutions UK and ESB, which own the NnG offshore wind farm. For the first three years (2025-2028), £10,800 a year, rising in line with inflation, is set aside for the Anstruther area. The fund is not open right now. The page says it will next open for applications in Spring 2027. You can ask to be added to the mailing list to hear when it re-opens. Groups are encouraged to show local consultation and support. Grants can cover 100% of project costs, but projects with other funding in place are preferred. Groups that reduce the environmental impact of their project, or boost its positive effects, will be looked on more favourably. Read the funder's application criteria before you apply. A panel from the local community council recommends awards. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/nng-anstruther-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Evening Hill Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Evening Hill Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and funded by an anonymous donor. It gives grants to organisations in Cumbria. The fund supports work with young people aged 16-25, older people and people living in rural areas. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or help people reach their potential. You can also apply for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority will go to projects that support children and young people, improve the quality of life for elderly people, or improve the lives of children, young people and older people in rural communities. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year, so plan a project that can be delivered within that time. Please note that the fund will not support individuals, or refurbishments and improvements to village halls. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, which is worth reading before you start. If you would like more information about the fund, you can call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. It is a useful option if your organisation works with young or older people in Cumbria's rural communities. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/evening-hill-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The English Lakes Hotels Trust Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with money given by the donor, English Lakes Hotels. It supports two groups: employees of English Lakes Hotels who are nominated by the company, and charitable or not-for-profit organisations delivering community projects in Windermere, Ambleside, Morecambe and Lancaster. These are the areas where the hotels are based. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused pieces of work rather than large projects. Priority goes to projects that address hardship, help families in crisis, promote education (especially internships and apprenticeships), or support the Christian church and community projects. Examples the funder gives of past support include funeral costs for a family experiencing hardship and premises hire for a hub for homeless young people. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation has a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. One thing to keep in mind: awards are described as "normally" up to £1,000, and priority is given to the themes above. Make sure your project connects clearly to one of them, and to one of the four towns, before you apply. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/english-lakes-hotels-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Diddington Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £10,000East of England

Grants to provide and maintain local facilities for meetings, classes and recreation, and other projects benefiting residents of the Parish of Diddington. Amount: Up to about £10,000. Rolling: apply any time. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee benefiting the Parish of Diddington. 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/diddington/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Warwick Dominey Fund: Decarbonisation

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £15,000East of England

Grants for practical decarbonisation, especially replacing fossil fuel systems with locally generated renewable energy in community buildings. Match funding is welcomed. Amount: Up to £15,000. Rolling: open until the annual £50,000 is used. 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/warwick-dominey-decarb/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot)

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £1,500Scotland

The Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Moorfoot) is run by Foundation Scotland. It pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Moorfoot Community Council area in Midlothian. The money comes from Greencoat UK Wind, the owners of the nearby Carcant Wind Farm. You can ask for between £250 and £1,500. Grants can cover a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. The fund backs activities that improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. The panel would particularly welcome projects that help the local environment or tackle climate change locally. This fund suits groups and organisations working to benefit people in the Moorfoot area. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet Foundation Scotland's standard eligibility criteria. Groups based outside the fund area can apply, but they are considered case by case and must show a clear benefit for residents inside it. There is no closing date. Applications are accepted at any time and usually take 6 to 8 weeks to process, though it can take longer. A local Community Panel makes recommendations on awards. One caveat to note: the fund cannot support anti-wind farm or anti-renewable energy activities, or anything that brings Greencoat UK Wind or Foundation Scotland into disrepute. Read the application criteria before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carcant-moorfoot. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kipling Fund for Older People

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Kipling Fund for Older People from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations that benefit older people across Cumbria. It supports initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund is open to charitable not-for-profit organisations. The page gives examples of work it has supported. These include social inclusion activities for isolated older people, a local support group for older people affected by heart conditions and strokes, and support groups for people with dementia. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. Awards are small, so plan a focused project that fits within that amount. The fund began with a legacy gift. George Kipling was born in Westmorland and lived and farmed at Burgh-by-Sands. He cared about his community and rural life, and about the welfare of children and older people. He left £120,000 of his estate to charity. The executors of his will set up two funds at the Foundation, one for children and young people and one for older people throughout Cumbria. One practical point to note: the fund does not support individuals, in addition to the Foundation's normal exclusions. All applications are now made through the Foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step help guide. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kipling-fund-for-older-people/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £25,000Scotland

The Hadyard Hill Community Fund supports charitable projects in Pinwherry and Pinmore, South Ayrshire. It is funded by SSE community benefit money from the Hadyard Hill wind farm. Foundation Scotland runs it with a local advisory panel. Standard grants range from £500 to £10,000. Large grants run from over £10,000 up to £25,000. Around £50,000 in total is available each year, although amounts vary from round to round. Awards can cover equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should support the rural regeneration and sustainability of the area. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. The panel may give priority to projects that build community leadership, help communities take ownership of assets, bring in match funding, use local suppliers, care for the environment, show local consultation and work in partnership. Groups can apply for more than one grant a year. A separate small grant scheme for awards up to £500 is run by Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council. Decisions on those are made on a rolling basis. One practical point: the application dates listed on the page are all from 2022, so no current closing date is shown. Pre-application enquiries are welcome, so it is worth talking to the Community Funds Adviser before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/hadyard-hill-pinwherry-pinmore. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Disability Fund for Cumbria

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Disability Fund for Cumbria, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports practical projects that help disabled people into employment and promote their inclusion. It was set up after Disability association Carlisle & Eden (DaCE) closed. Both individuals and organisations can apply. Individuals can ask for specialist equipment or training that supports their work. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects. Examples the fund has supported include job coaches and work experience, employment support opportunities, specialist equipment or training, and information resources. Individuals can normally apply for up to £1,000 over one year. The foundation will consider household income when it assesses an individual's application. Organisations can normally apply for up to £10,000 over one year. Priority goes to work that helps disabled people become as independent as possible, so they can lead the life they choose in the way they prefer. Priority also goes to local organisations that employ disabled people, or where a significant proportion of the trustees are disabled people. One thing to know before you apply: the fund will not support medical equipment for general health purposes. The foundation's normal exclusions apply too. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step help guide. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/disability-fund-for-cumbria/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Genesis Homes Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Genesis Homes Community Fund gives grants to charitable, not-for-profit organisations that support their local communities. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and paid for by Genesis Homes, a homebuilder based in Penrith. The fund focuses on communities close to Genesis Homes developments across Cumbria. Current areas include Seaton, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Halton and Kirkby Lonsdale. Grants are for projects that help communities thrive and bring long term benefits. Priority goes to projects that improve the lives of children and families who need extra support, help people facing challenges, offer care and connection for older people, promote people's health and wellbeing, or build stronger and more resilient communities. Past projects give you a feel for what suits. They include environmental improvements to community spaces, inclusive activities that bring people together, new opportunities for young people in rural areas, sports training equipment, and projects that encourage young people's leadership and entrepreneurship. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. Each application is considered case by case, and Genesis Homes want to help as many projects as they can. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications now go through the foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/genesis-homes-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Age Friendly Activities Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Age Friendly Activities Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives small grants to help older people in the former South Lakeland district take part in community life. It backs small-scale projects that make a real difference. These include projects that reduce loneliness and social isolation, encourage physical activity and healthy ageing, bring generations together, and build digital confidence. The fund is part of Age Friendly South Lakeland. Your project needs to benefit people aged 50 and over directly. You can also use the money to remove practical, social or emotional barriers that stop older people joining in. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority goes to small, grassroots and volunteer-led groups, community-led projects with strong local engagement, work that reaches older people in rural, deprived or underserved areas, and proposals with lasting impact or sustainability. One practical caveat: the fund does not pay for existing activities, unless the money is used specifically to remove barriers and help more people attend. It does not support individuals either, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. You apply through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step help guide is available on the funder's page, and the grants team can answer questions by phone or email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/age-friendly-activities-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Borron Pratt Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Borron Pratt Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation backs organisations that want to make life better on the west coast of Cumbria. It supports work in Workington, Whitehaven and along the coast, including St Bees, Seascale and Holmrook. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, or help people reach their potential. The fund also welcomes projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The foundation gives some examples of what it will support. These include renovating a community space to help people experiencing homelessness, a service for victims of domestic abuse, training to help people build skills and find employment, and activities that bring older people together and promote wellbeing. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It cannot support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is available on the fund page. If you have questions, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or by email at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/borron-pratt-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to community projects and activities that make a positive difference to tenants and residents living in the neighbourhoods served by Castles & Coasts Housing Association. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority goes to projects that bring people from across a community together, help residents find work or build their skills, give access to digital and financial inclusion services, offer health and wellbeing activities, or reduce anti-social behaviour. The maximum grant will normally be around £1,000. That makes this fund a good fit for small, local projects. It is a normal maximum rather than a promise, so keep your request modest and focused. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The funder's page links to a step-by-step portal help guide if you are new to the system. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Lisa Blackwell at the foundation on 01900 825760 or by email at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/castles-coasts-housing-association-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.