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SWEF Enterprise Grants (Greater Lincolnshire)

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (SWEF)

Up to £2,000East Midlands

Start-up grants up to £500 for pre-revenue businesses and up to £2,000 for businesses trading under two years, for equipment, materials, stock, websites, product development and training. Amount: Up to £500 start-up or £2,000 established business. Rolling applications. Who can apply: People aged 18 to 30 in Greater Lincolnshire starting or growing a business. Pre-revenue or under six months trading is capped at £500. 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/swef/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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African and Caribbean Elders Service Legacy Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East Midlands

Grants for core, capital and project costs of Black and Global Majority-led organisations supporting older people, for example access to services, support at home, advice and advocacy, health and wellbeing and reducing isolation. Amount: Up to £3,000. Rolling: no fixed deadline; applications reviewed monthly. Who can apply: Black and Global Majority-led community organisations in Northamptonshire supporting older people from those communities. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/grants/grants-available/african-and-caribbean-elders-service-legacy-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Amentum Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Amentum Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The donor is Amentum. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. The fund backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The examples on the page show the kind of small, practical projects that suit the fund. They include an outdoor climbing prism for a community pre-school, tools and equipment for Men in Sheds, drama workshops for young people and healthy eating sessions for young people. Another turned a gardening space into a "science zone" for young children. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit for focused, low-cost projects rather than large schemes. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step help guide to read before you start. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. Read these before you apply. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Annalee Holliday on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/amentum-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Constance Travis Endowment Fund for Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £2,000East Midlands

Grants for projects contributing to local goals such as tackling poverty and hunger, health and wellbeing, education, equality, decent work, inclusive communities and climate action. Amount: Up to £2,000. Rolling: no fixed deadline; applications reviewed monthly. Who can apply: Small, locally managed voluntary, community or self-help groups and charities. NCF does not usually fund social enterprises controlled by one individual. Working in Northamptonshire. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/constance-travis-endowment-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Cecil Pettit Legacy Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East Midlands

Grants for projects supporting people living with disabilities, such as support and advocacy groups, accessible learning and training, and wellbeing activities that reduce isolation. Amount: Up to £3,000. Rolling: no fixed deadline; applications reviewed monthly. Who can apply: Local community organisations and social enterprises in Northamptonshire (not those controlled by one individual). How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/cecil-pettit-legacy-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Janetta Topsy Laidlaw Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Janetta Topsy Laidlaw Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports older people who are experiencing significant hardship and want to stay in their own homes. It covers the area of Carlisle City Council. The fund comes from a bequest from the estate of Janetta T Laidlaw. She was an occupational health specialist who worked for Cumbria Health Authority before she retired. She wanted to help older people remain in their own homes and receive additional care. Her particular concern was keeping older people's dignity. You can apply as an individual if you are supported by a health professional or a social worker. Charitable groups that help older people in the Carlisle City Council area can also apply. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. The foundation will consider household income when it assesses your application. Individuals will normally qualify for only one award from the fund, so it is worth making your case carefully. In addition to the foundation's normal exclusions, the fund will not support expeditions or computers and laptops. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation provides a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to know more about the fund before applying, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/janetta-topsy-laidlaw-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kipling Fund for Younger People

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Kipling Fund for Younger People is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations helping children and families in Cumbria. The fund began with a legacy from George Kipling, who was born in Westmorland and farmed at Burgh-by-Sands. He cared about his community and rural life, and he was especially concerned about the welfare of children and older people. His executors set up two funds at the Foundation. This one benefits children and young people. The fund suits charitable not-for-profit organisations. Priority goes to projects that support young people with mental health needs, children and young people, and households on low incomes. Projects it has backed before include youth groups, equipment for a family group, educational projects for teenagers, accredited learning and young carers' projects. Grants to organisations are normally up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, focused projects. One thing to know before you start: the fund does not support school trips. This is in addition to the Foundation's normal exclusions. All applications are now 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 Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kipling-fund-for-younger-people/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Chagossian Fund

Sussex Community Foundation (FCDO)

Funding amount not listedSouth East England

Grants funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for work supporting Chagossian people in education, health, employment, social care and culture. The fund runs until at least March 2028. Amount: Not stated. Rolling: applications at any time. Who can apply: Voluntary sector organisations, grassroots community groups and established charities supporting Chagossian people living in Crawley and other parts of Sussex. How to apply: Speak to the Chagossian Fund Grants Officer first, read the updated guidance (also in Mauritian Creole) and apply through the online application form at any time. Official source: https://sussexcommunityfoundation.org/grants/how-to-apply/additional-grants/the-chagossian-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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CN Group Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The CN Group Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in Cumbria. The donor is Cumbrian Newspapers Limited. The fund backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes it a good fit for small, practical projects run by charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The foundation gives some examples of what the fund has supported. These include improvements to a community hall, furniture for a community centre, a cleaning system for a community swimming pool, wages for an activity coordinator, improvements to a children's play area and a creative music project for people with disabilities. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. One thing to keep in mind: the fund will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well. Read those before you start. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell at the foundation on 01900 825760 or by email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cn-group-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Lamont Pridmore Grassroots Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations in the former local authority area of Allerdale, and particularly in the Workington area. It was set up by the donor, Lamont Pridmore. The fund backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The funder gives some examples of what it has supported. These include theatre workshops for schoolchildren in deprived areas, coaching training for a local trampoline club, kit and equipment for a junior football club, premises hire for youth club activities, and music workshops and master classes in schools. So small, practical, community-level costs are well within scope. Grants will normally be up to £3,000 over one year. That makes this a good fit if you run a small group and need a modest sum for a clear piece of work. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The page links to a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/lamont-pridmore-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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SWEF Enterprise Fund (Merseyside)

Community Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside (SWEF)

£500 - £2,000North West England

The SWEF Enterprise Fund helps young people in Merseyside get a new business going. You can apply for a start-up grant of up to £500 or a business grant of up to £2,000, and you don't have to pay it back. You need to be 18 to 30, live in Merseyside, and be launching a business or running one that has traded for less than three years. It is aimed especially at people who are not in education, work or training, or who are on benefits. There is no deadline. You start with an expression of interest form, then SWEF may invite you to a short online call before deciding. Official source: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/grants/swef-enterprise-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Workington (Ashfield) Lawn Tennis Club Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £4,500North West England

This fund from Cumbria Community Foundation helps organisations provide tennis coaching to young people in the former local authority area of Allerdale. The money comes from a private organisation donor. You can use a grant for the cost of employing a tennis coach. It can also cover facility hire, so young people have somewhere to learn to play. Competition-related costs are included too, such as referee fees and trophies. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that promote or enable tennis coaching for young people. Priority goes to coaching that benefits young people who live in Workington and Maryport. If your project reaches young people in those towns, say so clearly in your application. Grants will normally be up to £4,500 over one year. That is the usual ceiling, so plan your costs with it in mind and focus on the coaching, hire or competition costs you need most. Because the grant covers one year, think about what your coaching programme will look like over that period. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is available on the fund page if you want to see how it works before you start. For questions about the fund, you can contact Annalee Holliday, Head of Grants Practice and Programmes, on 01900 820824 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/workington-ashfield-lawn-tennis-club-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,500Scotland

The Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund gives bursaries to individuals who want to improve their job prospects or start a new career through education or training. It is run by Foundation Scotland and is for people living in Fort Augustus, Glenmoriston and Glengarry in Highland. You can apply for up to £1,500 per application per calendar year. Each person can receive four scholarship payments over the lifetime of the fund. The money can cover part or all of your course fees, travel, accommodation, essential equipment such as books or IT, and tutor costs. It supports a wide range of courses, full or part-time, including Modern Apprenticeships, HNC, HND, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate qualifications and short vocational courses such as forklift tickets. The fund is open all year. Since 1 January 2026 you can apply at any time. The scholarship is not means tested, but preference goes to applicants who can show real financial need. One practical point: you cannot apply for a course that has already started, or for costs you incurred before a decision was made. The fund also will not pay for costs already covered by a school, college, awarding body or another funder, or for training your employer should provide. The amount you are offered will depend on your course and your circumstances, including any other bursary you can get. Applications are made online through a portal account. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/beinneun-student-scholarship-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cumbria Young People’s Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

Cumbria Community Foundation's Young People's Fund gives grants to organisations running initiatives that help young people aged 14 to 22 develop life skills and fulfil their potential. An anonymous donor supports the fund. Grants are normally up to £10,000 a year. Past examples include a programme to build young people's confidence, resilience, communication and teamwork, community youth group activities, and counselling for young people living in homeless hostels. The fund is for organisations working in Cumbria. It does not fund individuals, and Cumbria Community Foundation's normal exclusions also apply. No closing date is published. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-young-peoples-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

The Joyce Wilkinson Charitable Trust Fund gives grants to organisations that run charitable activities in or close to the parishes of Rosley and Westward, Wigton and Aspatria in North Cumbria. Cumbria Community Foundation runs the fund together with the Trustees of the Joyce Wilkinson Trust. Joyce Wilkinson lived in Rosley and Westward all her life and did a lot of work for her community. She left much of her estate to support charitable activities in and around her home. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to groups that help people, particularly older adults, children and young people. It also goes to groups that manage village facilities such as halls, play areas and schools, and to those that operate in or close to the four named areas. Projects supported so far include local play groups and nurseries, refurbishment and equipment for village halls and community buildings, youth group activities and equipment, and a local support group for people affected by heart conditions and strokes. There is no minimum or maximum grant. Each application is judged on its merits, in particular how close you are to Rosley and Westward. That is the main thing to bear in mind before you apply. All applications are made through the Foundation's online portal, and the page gives a step-by-step help guide. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions, you can call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512395. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/joyce-wilkinson-trust-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Funding for STEM activities in the North East

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £10,000North East England

The Platten Family Fund offers funding for STEM activities in the North East. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and is listed as a grant for organisations. You can ask for up to £10,000. The fund is rolling, so it is open for applications with no closing date. The fund covers a wide area. It lists Tees Valley, County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. If your STEM activity is based in one of these places, this fund may suit you. The Community Foundation asks you to check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria before you apply. It has information for new applicants on its apply page. If you have not applied before, you will need to register for an account on its grantee portal first. It makes sense to do this early, so you are ready when your project plans are set. The foundation also runs a general application route for organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland. You can use it at any time of year when no current fund matches your needs. Because this fund is already open all year, it is the natural place to start if your work is about STEM. One practical point. The apply page gives only a short outline of the fund. It does not say what the fund will or will not pay for. The foundation offers FAQs and a Help and Support page if you need support to apply. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Cour Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Cour Community Benefit Fund supports community projects in three areas of the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute: East Kintyre, West Kintyre, and Tarbert and Skipness. Cour Wind Farm Ltd pays £102,500 a year into the fund for the life of the wind farm, which started operating in 2019. 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. No fixed grant amount is stated. Foundation Scotland holds the agreement with the wind farm owner, but it does not take applications. The money is split equally between three local trusts, and each trust runs its own grant process with its own criteria and dates. You apply directly to the East Kintyre, West Kintyre or Tarbert & Skipness community fund. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/cour-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Roselands Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Roselands Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that support people who live with a disability. It also backs community projects that support older adults or people with disabilities or learning difficulties. The projects must be based in the former local authority areas of Eden and South Lakeland. Grants are normally up to £5,000 over one year. The money comes from the Roselands Trust, the donor behind the fund. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The page lists examples of projects it has supported. These include exercise sessions for adults with physical and learning disabilities, electrically assisted tricycles for older people with disabilities, sailing sessions for a group of adults and children with visual impairments, and dementia group activities. Village hall and community group projects are also on the list. Here is one practical point to know before you start. The fund will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions apply as well. Only organisations can apply. All applications are now 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 Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/roselands-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Younger Adults

Heart of England Community Foundation

Up to £10,000West Midlands

This fund supports community projects for working age adults aged 18 to 49 who have long term disabilities. It is part of the Neighbourhood Network Schemes, which Birmingham City Council funds, and Heart of England Community Foundation runs it for the Edgbaston and Northfield areas of Birmingham. Grants of up to £10,000 are available. They help local community groups deliver projects for vulnerable people in this age group. All funded activity needs to focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability within their own homes and communities. The fund aims to make existing places and activities more accessible to disabled adults, to invest in new community activities they can use, and to build the skills, knowledge and support available to community-based networks, groups and organisations. Your project must contribute to at least one of these outcomes: increased social participation, healthier lifestyles, maximised income, housing which supports independence, or carers feeling more supported. There are local priorities for each area. In Edgbaston they include transition to adulthood, reducing social isolation and digital inclusion. In Northfield they include mental health, digital inclusion and safety, pathways to adulthood, supporting diverse communities and inclusive communication. One practical point: you need to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield, as set by the constituency boundaries. Please read the Fund Factsheet for your area before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/nns-younger-adults/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Rooney Family Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000Scotland

The Rooney Family Foundation, managed through Foundation Scotland, gives grants of up to £5,000 to support disadvantaged children with disabilities and their families. It was set up by members of the Rooney family, who are Trustees. The fund backs organisations and projects that provide vital care and support in the City of Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. It will consider respite holidays for families and special equipment the children need. Costs tied to a specific project or item that directly benefits the children or family are the priority. General running or salary costs will not be considered. Your organisation must be based in the Scottish Borders or Edinburgh City, and its annual income must be no more than £100,000. Organisations that have already received a grant from this programme cannot apply again at this time. This is not an open grants programme, so there is no open call and no deadline. If you meet the criteria and are interested, contact the Funds Adviser at Foundation Scotland to talk it through. The Trustees make the final decisions on any recommendations put to them. Read Foundation Scotland's common eligibility criteria and standard exclusions before you get in touch. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/rooney-family-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kirkcowan Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The Kirkcowan Community Fund, run through Foundation Scotland, pays for projects, services and facilities that benefit people in Kirkcowan, Dumfries and Galloway. It is provided by Kirkcowan Community Development Trust, using money from the ScottishPower Renewables Kilgallioch and RES Glenchamber wind farms. The Trust has a live Community Action Plan. It prioritises projects and activities that fit within that plan, so it helps to read the plan before you apply. There is no fixed grant size. Grants of any size will be considered. There are no deadlines, and you can apply at any time. Group grants are usually decided within four weeks of receiving your application, so apply at least four weeks before you need a decision. Groups and organisations that work to benefit people in Kirkcowan can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Unconstituted groups can apply only if a constituted group agrees to sponsor the application. The fund also supports a Home Energy Grant of £250 for eligible households in the Kirkcowan Community Council area. Registration for 2026/27 is open from 1 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. The grant is for main permanent residences only, so second homes, holiday lets and wholly commercial properties are excluded. A practical point to note: organisations based outside the fund area must show a clear benefit for residents within it. Decisions are made by Trust Directors, who live in the Kirkcowan community. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/kirkcowan-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Thomas Graham Grassroots Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to voluntary-led groups and organisations for projects that involve sport and young people. The fund covers Carlisle and West Cumbria, and the money comes from the donor Thomas Graham & Sons Limited. The page gives three examples of what the fund has supported: uniforms for children's rugby teams, gymnastic equipment for a youth centre, and coaching courses for three volunteer coaches. These are small, practical costs, so the fund may suit you if your group needs everyday kit or training for young people. Make sure your project clearly involves both sport and young people. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. The page does not give a closing date. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply. Individuals cannot. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is linked from the funder's page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/thomas-graham-grassroots-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Sarah Nelson Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Sarah Nelson Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It supports charitable organisations across Cumbria that help people reach their full potential. The fund was inspired by Sarah Nelson, who created Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854 and rose out of poverty through resilience, creativity and community spirit. It puts people before profit. Grants will prioritise projects that help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, improve education for children and adults, encourage creative and sustainable business ideas, or tackle food poverty. Each priority reflects something from Sarah's own life, from her childhood in poverty to teaching local children to read. Grants will normally be £5,000 or less over one year. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation working in Cumbria. Priority goes to projects that match the themes above, so show clearly how yours fits. The fund cannot support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read those before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, which is worth a look if you have not used the system before. If you would like more information about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 820821 or at sarah@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-sarah-nelson-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Liddle Thomson Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Liddle Thomson Community First Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations in north Allerdale, mainly around Wigton and Carlisle. It supports work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Groups that support children and young people will get priority. Examples of projects the fund has supported include improvements to a community-run swimming pool, equipment for play parks for children, and activities and running costs for a youth organisation. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. This is a small grants fund, so it suits modest local projects and running costs. Plan your budget with that ceiling in mind. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation also applies its normal exclusions on top of this, so read them before you start your application. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. The funder provides a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can call Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/liddle-thomson-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Edgbaston & Northfield NNS Fund for Older Adults (50+)

Heart of England Community Foundation

Up to £10,000West Midlands

This fund supports projects for older adults aged 50 and over in Edgbaston and Northfield, Birmingham. It is run by Heart of England Community Foundation as part of the Neighbourhood Network Schemes, which are funded by Birmingham City Council. The schemes aim to help older people connect with individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their local neighbourhood. You can apply for a grant of up to £10,000. All funded activity needs to focus on citizens leading healthier, happier lives with increased financial capability within their own homes and communities. Your project must contribute to at least one of the fund's outcomes. In both areas, these are helping people to remain engaged with social activity, live healthy lifestyles and increase their financial capability. In Northfield, you can also aim to help people retain their independence at home, or help families and carers feel more supported. Each area has its own priorities. In Edgbaston, these are older adults, promoting brain health as part of dementia awareness, preventing social isolation while supporting mental health and wellbeing, and men's health and engagement. In Northfield, they are older adults, mental health, falls prevention, digital inclusion and safety, supporting diverse communities, and inclusive communication. One practical point to keep in mind: your organisation needs to be working actively within the wards of Edgbaston or Northfield, as defined by the constituency boundaries. There is a separate Fund Factsheet for each area, and the funder asks you to read the one for your area before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/nns/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £3,500Scotland

The Carscreugh Renewable Energy Park Ltd (CREPL) fund is community benefit money from the Carscreugh wind farm in Dumfries and Galloway. It began in 2014 and will be paid for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Foundation Scotland manages it. The fund supports a broad range of community activity and development. It backs the charitable activities of community and not-for-profit groups. The grant size is listed as up to £3,500. This fund works differently from most. Groups do not apply to Foundation Scotland directly. Instead, about £3,500 is paid every year, in August or early September, to community councils or similar organisations. They then use the money or share it with active local groups. Six community council areas are eligible: Cree Valley, Kirkcowan, New Luce, Port William, Stoneykirk and Old Luce. Old Luce's money goes to the Old Luce Community Fund, which shares it through an open grantmaking process. If your group is in one of these areas, contact your local community council or development trust to ask how to apply. Each one has its own guidance on how groups apply and who receives grants. Most grants they pay out are under £500, so that more groups can be supported with low-cost local projects. Larger projects can sometimes be funded, but that decision lies with the individual community council or development trust. One practical point: before a community council or trust receives its yearly payment, it must send Foundation Scotland an expenditure report and signed annual accounts showing the CREPL money as ringfenced. Local timings may depend on that process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/crepl. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Passionate About Realising Potential in environmental/green careers

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £7,000North East England

The Curtin PARP Fund, run by the Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, helps people realise their potential through careers in environmental and green jobs, such as horticulture, parks and gardens, and sustainable energy. Voluntary and community organisations can apply for grants of up to £7,000 for activities that benefit groups of people, particularly accredited training courses. Organisations can also apply for individuals: study grants for green careers (paid on evidence of attendance and progress each year), and one-off grants of £1,000 to remove barriers to work, such as travel costs or work equipment. The fund prioritises carers of all ages, women and girls, Black and minority ethnic people (including asylum seekers and refugees), disabled people, homeless people, and others facing disadvantage. It covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland, and is open on a rolling basis. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/grants/passionate-about-realising-potential-in-environmental-green-careers/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Violet Laidlaw Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Violet Laidlaw Trust Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to groups and individuals who support people in the district of Carlisle who have been made homeless. The cause of homelessness may be alcohol and drug addiction, domestic violence, family breakdown or mental ill health. The fund has paid for practical things that help people into safer, more settled lives. Past examples include household items for a homeless person moving into a new home, renovation of buildings to create a supported accommodation service, tents for rough sleepers and a handy person's scheme. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. You can apply as an individual if you are supported by an independent case worker or health professional. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply too. There are a couple of things to keep in mind. The foundation considers household income when it assesses an individual's application. Individuals will normally qualify for only one grant from the fund. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. The page does not give a closing date. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/violet-laidlaw-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Supporting Newcastle based organisations to engage residents in culture

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £12,000North East England

The Newcastle Culture Investment Fund is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. It supports Newcastle based organisations to engage residents in culture. If your organisation helps Newcastle residents take part in culture, this fund may suit you. You can apply for up to £12,000. That is the maximum grant size, so your award may be smaller. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, which means the funder's page shows no closing date. It is open to organisations rather than individuals, and it covers Newcastle. If you have not applied to the funder before, start by checking the eligibility information for new applicants. You will also need an account on the funder's grantee portal before you submit your first application. There are FAQs to answer common questions, and a Help and Support page if you need support to apply. The funder's apply page gives only the headline details for this fund. Use the Read more link next to the fund's entry to see the full guidance before you start. If this fund turns out not to fit your plans, organisations in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland can also 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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William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The William Milburn Charitable Trust Community First Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It offers grants to organisations working in the parish of Brampton and surrounding areas, including Castle Carrock, Hethersgill, Askerton, Lanercost, Scaleby, Upper Denton, Walton and Farlam. It is a good fit if your project serves people in this part of Cumbria. The fund 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 in the local area. Past examples give a good feel for what suits. They include a young carers support trip, a community music festival, tools for children to look after a school vegetable garden, drop-in clinics for people with acute hearing loss and a new kitchen in a village hall. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the Foundation's online portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions about the fund, you can call Joe Cosby on 01900 511 856 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/william-milburn-charitable-trust-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Rowan Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Rowan Community First Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation and is funded by an anonymous donor. It gives grants to organisations for work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also backs projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes it a good fit if you need a modest sum for running costs or activities. Priority will go to projects that support the education of children and young people, provide training to help people get back into employment, or help older people stay socially connected. Groups run in the Eden area are also given priority. Past projects give a flavour of what the fund backs. They include computer classes for adults, drop-in clubs for older people in rural areas, activities and running costs for a youth organisation, and nursery provision that let parents return to work. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so make sure your project fits before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal. A step-by-step portal help guide is available. If you have questions, you can call Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/rowan-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Improving life chances in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £3,000North East England

The Reeds Grassroots Fund is a grant for organisations that want to improve life chances in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. It is run by Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland and is listed among the funds currently accepting applications. You can ask for up to £3,000. The fund is open to organisations rather than individuals. It covers Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. There is no closing date. The fund is listed as a rolling grant, so you do not need to wait for a deadline. That makes it a good fit if your plans do not line up with a fixed funding round. Before you apply for the first time, you will need an account on the funder's grantee portal. The funder also has information for new applicants, so you can check that you and your activity meet its eligibility criteria. It publishes answers to common questions too, and it has a Help and Support page if you need extra support to apply. One practical point. The funder's list gives only the headline facts for this fund. Use the "Read more" link for the fund on the funder's page to see its full details before you start your application. Official source: https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/apply/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Alan Higgs Community Grants

Heart of England Community Foundation

£500 - £1,000West Midlands

The Alan Higgs Community Grants offer small grants of up to £1,000 to grassroots community-based organisations. The fund is run by the Heart of England Community Foundation together with the Alan Edward Higgs Charity, which has been making grants to charities across the West Midlands since 1979. The fund aims to support people in Coventry and Warwickshire. Your application needs to meet one of three aims: relieving poverty; promoting economic and community development, and employment; or general charitable purposes. Priority will be given to organisations whose focus is supporting children and young people. If that is your work, it is worth making it clear in your application. These grants are in addition to the Higgs Charity's normal grant making programme. They are designed to share expertise in making grants to small organisations, so the fund is a good fit if you are a small local group rather than a large charity. Before you apply, the funder asks you to read the Fund Factsheet and its Essential Information. These documents are linked from the grant page. Reading them first will help you check that your project fits the fund. The page does not give a closing date or say whether the fund is currently open, so it is worth looking at the funder's grant page for the latest position before you start work on an application. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/alan-higgs-community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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NnG (Elie and Earlsferry) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Funding amount not listedScotland

The NnG (Elie and Earlsferry) Community Fund supports charitable activities that benefit the Elie and Earlsferry communities in Fife. It is run locally by the Elie and Royal Burgh of Earlsferry Community Council, and Foundation Scotland lists it on its funds page. The money comes from NnG, a joint venture between EDF power solutions UK and ESB, which own the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm. For the first three years (2025-2028), NnG donates £10,800 a year for the Elie and Earlsferry area, rising in line with inflation. The fund is expected to last for 25 years, the anticipated initial lifetime of the wind farm. Amounts for each area will be reviewed in 2028. There is no fixed grant size. The community council makes the award decisions. Exact priorities, who can apply, what cannot be funded, and how and when to apply are advertised locally by the community council. Key dates and application information sit on the community council's own website. This fund is one part of the wider NnG Community Benefit Fund, which began in late 2025. The wider fund also supports other communities along the Fife coast, communities along the Berwickshire coast and the East Lammermuir area in East Lothian. This particular fund covers the Elie and Earlsferry area. One practical point: the page asks you to read Foundation Scotland's application criteria before you apply. If you want advice on running your group or project, your local Third Sector Interface, Fife Voluntary Action, can help. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/nng-elie-and-earlsferry-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.