Community grants in the East of England
As of 22 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 70 live grants for community groups in the East of England from 32 funders. 20 close in the next 30 days, the first on 23 October 2026, 33 are open all year with no fixed deadline, and 57 were added this week. Each entry links to the official source.
Listings last checked 22 October 2026. Guide checked 21 October 2026.
The East of England covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. County community foundations are the backbone of local funding here, and the region also has community funds linked to offshore wind farms, airports and major energy projects on the coast.
This page lists live grants tagged to the East of England that are open to charities, CICs or community groups. UK-wide community grants are listed underneath.
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A Better Childhood: The First 1001 Days Fund
Norfolk Community Foundation
Grants of up to £7,000, from a £115,000 pot, for Norfolk groups supporting parents and babies in the first 1001 days. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Norfolk can apply. Apply online by 12 noon on 29 October 2026. Decisions in December. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/a-better-childhood-the-first-1001-days-fund-name-tbd/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Broadland and South Norfolk Winter Pressures Grant 2026
Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils
Broadland and South Norfolk councils offer up to £500 for community projects that help vulnerable residents through the winter. Warm spaces, hampers, hot food and warm clothing all fit. Parish councils and faith groups can apply too. Applications close at midnight on 30 October 2026. Official source: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/community-safety/community/funding/winter-pressures-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Progress Power Community Benefit Fund (Eye area)
Mid Suffolk District Council
The Progress Power Community Benefit Fund gives up to £10,000 for community projects in Eye, Mellis, Thrandeston, Yaxley and Brome and Oakley in Mid Suffolk. It can fund capital or running costs. Village halls, community groups, parish councils and sports clubs can apply. Applications close on 31 October 2026. Official source: https://midsuffolk.gov.uk/community-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for charitable community projects benefiting residents within 6 km of Wryde Croft Wind Farm near Peterborough. Priority for projects that have raised some funds. Amount: Up to £10,000 (more on exception). Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee benefiting the parishes of Crowland, Fleet, Gedney Hill, Holbeach, Parson Drove, Sutton St Edmund, Thorney, Whaplode and Wisbech St Mary. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/wryde-croft/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Cambridge Building Society Community Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for charitable work connected to homes and housing, such as tackling homelessness, housing advice and helping vulnerable people into a home. Some multi-year grants and one-off capital donations up to £20,000. Amount: £2,500 to £10,000 (capital up to £20,000). Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee within 15 miles of a Cambridge Building Society branch or store. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/cambridge-building-society/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Outlook Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for projects helping children and young people with experience of the care system overcome systemic barriers. Average single-year grant £4,000; up to three years. Amount: Up to £12,000 over three years. Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire including Peterborough. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/outlook/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Tees Community Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for learning and education or health and wellbeing projects, including mental health support for young people and families. Tees staff engage with funded projects. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee operating within 30 miles of a Tees office (Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Chelmsford, Bishop's Stortford, North Herts). How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/tees/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Dementia Carers Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for projects giving relief, respite and support to full-time unpaid carers of people with dementia, including cover for appointments, self-care breaks and befriending. Amount: Up to £3,000. Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/dementia-carers-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
And 12 more in all open grants below.
Added this week (57)
A Better Childhood: The First 1001 Days Fund
Norfolk Community Foundation
Grants of up to £7,000, from a £115,000 pot, for Norfolk groups supporting parents and babies in the first 1001 days. Voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Norfolk can apply. Apply online by 12 noon on 29 October 2026. Decisions in December. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/a-better-childhood-the-first-1001-days-fund-name-tbd/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Broadland and South Norfolk Winter Pressures Grant 2026
Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils
Broadland and South Norfolk councils offer up to £500 for community projects that help vulnerable residents through the winter. Warm spaces, hampers, hot food and warm clothing all fit. Parish councils and faith groups can apply too. Applications close at midnight on 30 October 2026. Official source: https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/community-safety/community/funding/winter-pressures-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Progress Power Community Benefit Fund (Eye area)
Mid Suffolk District Council
The Progress Power Community Benefit Fund gives up to £10,000 for community projects in Eye, Mellis, Thrandeston, Yaxley and Brome and Oakley in Mid Suffolk. It can fund capital or running costs. Village halls, community groups, parish councils and sports clubs can apply. Applications close on 31 October 2026. Official source: https://midsuffolk.gov.uk/community-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for charitable community projects benefiting residents within 6 km of Wryde Croft Wind Farm near Peterborough. Priority for projects that have raised some funds. Amount: Up to £10,000 (more on exception). Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee benefiting the parishes of Crowland, Fleet, Gedney Hill, Holbeach, Parson Drove, Sutton St Edmund, Thorney, Whaplode and Wisbech St Mary. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/wryde-croft/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Cambridge Building Society Community Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for charitable work connected to homes and housing, such as tackling homelessness, housing advice and helping vulnerable people into a home. Some multi-year grants and one-off capital donations up to £20,000. Amount: £2,500 to £10,000 (capital up to £20,000). Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee within 15 miles of a Cambridge Building Society branch or store. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/cambridge-building-society/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Outlook Fund
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for projects helping children and young people with experience of the care system overcome systemic barriers. Average single-year grant £4,000; up to three years. Amount: Up to £12,000 over three years. Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire including Peterborough. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/outlook/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Guide
Checked 21 October 2026 against the official sources linked.
County community foundations
Most counties in the region have their own community foundation. Cambridgeshire Community Foundation offers grants to non-profits including charities, community groups, schools and sports clubs, and Norfolk, Hertfordshire and Essex each have a foundation of their own. Between them they run dozens of funds for particular places and causes.
Source: Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, Norfolk Community Foundation, Hertfordshire Community Foundation, Essex Community Foundation
Energy and infrastructure funds
Offshore wind farms off the Norfolk and Suffolk coast, the Sizewell C project and London Luton Airport all fund local community grants for the areas they affect. They can be generous, but the area of benefit is usually tightly drawn, so check the map or list of parishes first.
District councils
Several district councils in the region run community grants for facilities, events and local projects. They are often linked to council priorities such as health, the environment or getting people active, so say clearly how your project helps.
Rural groups
Much of the region is rural, and many of the grants below are for village halls, transport, older people and activities in small communities. If your group serves a village, mention how far people would otherwise have to travel for the same activity, and whether there is any public transport.
Who funds this
32 different funders in total. Where a maximum award is stated, the middle value is £5,000.
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £2,000 | 11 |
| £2,001 to £10,000 | 29 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 10 |
| Over £100,000 | 3 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 17 |
All open grants (70)
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Sheringham Shoal Community Fund
Norfolk Community Foundation
Grants for community projects near the Sheringham Shoal wind farm; recent awards were up to £10,000 to £15,000, with development funding of up to £500. Community groups, charities and parish councils in the fund area can apply. Submit an outline proposal first, then a full application if invited. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/sheringham-shoal-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Fenland District Council Changing Views Grants
Fenland District Council
Fenland District Council offers grants for projects that create positive change in the Fenland area. Community and voluntary organisations can apply. Projects must benefit people living in Fenland. Contact the council directly for funding amounts and full eligibility details.
Warwick Dominey Fund: Decarbonisation
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
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.
Shanly Foundation Training and Careers in Construction Fund
Shanly Foundation
The Shanly Foundation funds charities, colleges and schools that train people for careers in construction, with up to £50,000 a year. Multi-year grants can reach £150,000 over three years. Groups working with disadvantaged or unemployed people are welcome. The fund is open all year. Official source: https://shanlyfoundation.com/careers-in-construction/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Weston Windfarm Community Fund
Norfolk Community Foundation
Grants for activity involving local people that gives economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit to Weston Longville, Morton on the Hill, Attlebridge and Hockering. £14,342 available in 2026. Amount: Usually up to £5,000. Open call for applications; no fixed deadline shown. Who can apply: Charities, faith organisations, parish and town councils, social enterprises and CICs, and voluntary and community groups. NCF general eligibility criteria apply. Projects must benefit the eligible parishes. How to apply: Check the Norfolk Community Foundation general eligibility criteria and apply online from the fund page. Talk to the Programmes Advisor (01603 623958) first if you are considering a larger award. Official source: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/weston-windfarm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Glassmoor Local Environment Fund
Fenland District Council
The Glassmoor Local Environment Fund supports local environmental improvement projects in the Glassmoor area. Community groups can apply for funding to enhance their local environment. The fund is run by Fenland District Council.
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Cambridgeshire Community Foundation
Grants for projects helping children and young people with experience of the care system overcome systemic barriers. Average single-year grant £4,000; up to three years. Amount: Up to £12,000 over three years. Next deadline 11:59am on 1 November 2026 (rounds in May and November). Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire including Peterborough. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/outlook/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
UK-wide community grants also open here
These are open to groups anywhere in the UK. Check each one for its full rules.
Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK
Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK
Grants usually of £1,000 to £5,000, mainly for capital costs, across areas including the arts, disability, hospices, historic buildings and education. UK charities can apply; income limits vary by funding area (for example under £500,000 for most arts and £3 million for building preservation). Apply through the online form before 12 noon on 30 October 2026 (the autumn round may close early if busy). Official source: https://pwwsolicitors.co.uk/charity-grants/waddilove-foundation-uk/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Ford Britain Trust Small Grants
Ford Britain Trust
Small grants of up to £250 for capital items and projects that benefit communities, young people, education and disabled people. Areas near Ford sites get priority. Registered charities, state schools, PTAs and not-for-profit groups in the UK can apply. Large grants (up to £3,000) are paused until a new form is published. Apply online by 31 October 2026 for review in November. Official source: https://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/news/ford-britain-trust. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
LGBT+ Fund Get Active Fund
The LGBT+ Fund (Consortium)
Grants of £5,000 to £25,000 a year, for one or two years, for LGBT+ sport and physical activity groups across the UK. UK organisations and groups working in LGBT+ sport and physical activity can apply, with priority for grassroots groups. Apply on the LGBT+ Fund website before 12 noon on 4 November 2026. Official source: https://lgbtfund.org.uk/live-funds/get-active-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
British Science Week Community Grant Scheme
British Science Association
Grants for community groups to run science activity for British Science Week 2027. Pilot Grants are £2,500, and Incubator Grants of £5,000 to £8,000 fund projects co-designed by community organisations and researchers. Community organisations and groups across the UK can apply, especially those working with audiences under-represented in science. Apply online through the British Science Week website before 5pm on 4 November 2026. Decisions by 14 December 2026. Official source: https://www.britishscienceweek.org/grants/community-grant-scheme/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
British Science Week Curiosity Grant for Schools
British Science Association
A £600 cash grant paid to a school to run science activity for British Science Week 2027. UK schools can apply. No more than £100 can go on refreshments. Apply online from the British Science Week site by 5pm on 4 November 2026. Official source: https://www.britishscienceweek.org/grants/new-school-funding-2027/curiosity-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Social Investment Gateway Programme
School for Social Entrepreneurs
The Social Investment Gateway Programme is a free 12-month support programme run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE). It helps charities, social enterprises and community organisations strengthen their trading and move closer to being ready for social investment within the next three years. The programme will support 75 leaders across four cohorts. Cohort 2 runs from 1 March 2027 to 1 February 2028, and applications are now open. Face-to-face sessions take place in London and Manchester at the start, middle and end of the programme. You can choose between two types of grant. A Match Trading Grant of up to £18,000 is designed to challenge your trading, and you can only draw it down as your trading grows. It is paid over 12 months in five instalments. A repayable grant of up to £24,000 is also available, with an average of around £22,000. SSE is piloting repayable grants, and 10 are on offer across both rounds. SSE will share the risk with you and wants to learn with you how repayable grants might help organisations get into social investment. The programme suits organisations that have a trading model and plans to grow over the next year. You might want support with market development, pricing and sales, financial strategy, systems, governance, demonstrating impact or managing risk. The deadline is noon on Friday 6 November 2026. One practical point: you should usually have an annual income above £100,000, counting all income and not just trading income. Groups below that level with a strong trading model are encouraged to contact SSE. Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/social-investment-gateway-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Leeds Building Society Foundation - Small Grants
Leeds Building Society Foundation
The Leeds Building Society Foundation Small Grants help UK charities that support people in need of a safe and secure home. The Foundation funds work in the housing and homelessness sector. You can apply for up to £2,500. The grants are flexible, so you can ask for core, project or capital costs. The average grant period is between six months and a year. The scheme suits UK-registered charities with a turnover of under £500,000. You can be based anywhere in the UK. Your application must meet at least one of the funding priorities: financial stress, security and refuge, or quality and suitability of housing. You can also apply under the theme of health and wellbeing support for people experiencing homelessness. This must be part of wraparound support, and your application must also meet at least one of the other priorities. The Foundation welcomes applications that take a Housing First and/or relationship-based approach. It would like to see evidence of strength-based practice, trauma-informed care and psychologically informed environments. The current application window opened on 8 September 2026 and closes on 11 November 2026. The Foundation's meeting for this window is on 4 December 2026. One practical point: the Foundation highly recommends reading its grant giving guide before you apply. The guide explains what is funded, who is eligible and how the process works. Official source: https://www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/your-society/about-us/foundation/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
DPS Social Commitment Programme: Scale
School for Social Entrepreneurs
A nine-month learning programme plus a grant of up to £10,000 for established social enterprises and charities that help people get and keep secure housing. UK organisations tackling housing insecurity, usually with annual income over £100,000 and a model ready to grow, can apply. Register interest and apply on the SSE website by 12pm on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://www.the-sse.org/programme/the-dps-social-commitment-programme-scale/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
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Questions
What community grants are open in the East of England?
Today GrantMatch lists 70 live grants tagged to the East of England that are open to charities, CICs or community groups, from 32 funders. 40 offer up to £10,000, 33 have no fixed deadline and 20 close in the next 30 days.
Which counties are in the East of England?
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Many grants on this page cover only one county, or part of one.
Who are the main funders?
Funding here comes from community foundations, councils and others. Today the largest funders here are Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, Norfolk Community Foundation, Mid Suffolk District Council.
Can a CIC apply?
Often, yes. Community foundation and council grants in the region often accept CICs as well as charities and constituted groups. Some only accept CICs limited by guarantee, so check each grant.
How do you check these grants?
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