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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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Ransonmoor Community Fund

Fenland District Council

Up to £5,000England, East of England

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

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Hertfordshire Crisis and Resilience Fund for Groups

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (Hertfordshire County Council)

From £5,000East of England

Grants for groups in deprived areas of Hertfordshire that support adults and families in crisis, for example with access to food and household essentials, and that build long-term financial resilience. Funded by Hertfordshire County Council through the Government Crisis and Resilience Fund. Amount: From £5,000. Rolling: about a two-month turnaround. Who can apply: Groups working in areas of deprivation in Hertfordshire that support adults and families in need. Funding is for organisations, not individuals. 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/hertfordshire-crisis-and-resilience-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Sheringham Shoal Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEast of England

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.

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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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Mercers' Company Older People and Housing Programme

The Mercers' Company

£50,000 - £120,000London, East of England

Grants of up to three years for core, project or development costs for organisations combating loneliness and poverty among older people, with preference for minoritised communities, disadvantaged neighbourhoods, informal carers and people with long-term conditions. Amount: £50,000 to £120,000 in total. Rolling: apply any time; committee meets twice a year. Who can apply: Not-for-profit, community-led organisations in Greater London and Norfolk paying the Real Living Wage. Awards are not normally over 50% of annual income. No individuals or capital-only costs. How to apply: Submit an expression of interest through the Mercers application portal. You hear within about four weeks whether to send a full application; decisions take five to eight months. Official source: https://www.mercers.co.uk/older_people_housing_funding_guidelines. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Stimulus Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

Up to £1,000East of England

The Stimulus Fund from Suffolk Community Foundation helps charitable, voluntary and community groups to bring more people into tennis in Suffolk. It pays for project costs on small, local grassroots schemes. The fund was set up by the Suffolk Lawn Tennis Association. It wants to take tennis further into the community, both socially and geographically. It also wants to give people who have not had the chance before an opportunity to play. Projects should promote tennis in areas of deprivation, including rural areas, and help people who are disadvantaged or vulnerable. You can ask for up to £1,000. The fund aims to encourage young people up to the age of 30 to enjoy tennis or return to it. The emphasis is on increasing membership and making tennis sessions sustainable. Activity camps that include other sports can also be considered, as long as tennis is a major part and an experienced tennis coach supports the sessions. The fund is open all year round. Decisions are made on a regular basis as demand dictates, so there is no closing date to work towards. One practical point to note: any application that involves tennis coaching should only be undertaken by qualified LTA coaches. The page also says social enterprises cannot apply to this fund. If you have questions, you can call a Grants Officer at Suffolk Community Foundation on 01473 602602 before you submit your application. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/grants/stimulus-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Essex Community Foundation General Grants

Essex Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedEast of England

Essex Community Foundation accepts grant applications all year round, so you can apply when you are ready. If your charity, voluntary or community organisation is based or working in Essex and needs financial support, the foundation may be able to help. Its team works to match your funding needs with the criteria of one of the many charitable funds it manages. As well as these year-round programmes, the foundation runs specific funds and programmes that open at different times during the year. Its Current Grant Opportunities page shows which of these are open now. Before you start, the foundation recommends booking a call with one of its Grants Officers. They can talk through your project, advise on eligibility and explain which funds currently have money available. This can help you decide whether to apply before you spend time on a full application. You can also try the quick eligibility quiz and read the help and guidance for applicants. One practical point: your application is matched to a fund with its own criteria, so the right fit depends on what you need the money for and where your work happens. Talking to the team first is the best way to find out. The foundation also has a small amount of funding for individuals who live, or have lived, in Essex, Southend or Thurrock. This mainly helps children and young adults where money is a barrier. It uses a separate route from the organisation application. Official source: https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/applying-for-support/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 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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East Cambridgeshire Facilities Improvement Grant

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Up to £10,000East of England

The Facilities Improvement Grant from East Cambridgeshire District Council helps to develop and improve community facilities that make life better for people in East Cambridgeshire. It pays for capital projects only. That could mean improving or building a village hall, community centre, sport and leisure centre, play facility or public open space. Ongoing running costs are not eligible. Your project must fit one of four categories: community centres or village halls, multi-purpose sports and leisure centres that serve the general public, play facilities, or open spaces. The council looks mainly for evidence that you have assessed local community needs. You can ask for up to £10,000. The fund is open all year round, so there is no closing date. You can apply online, or download the application form as a PDF and return it to the council. Applicants typically include parish or town councils in East Cambridgeshire, charities, companies limited by guarantee, industrial or provident societies and community interest companies. There is one important caveat. If a parish holds unallocated Section 106 or Community Infrastructure Levy money that covers the full cost of your project, you cannot apply. If that money falls short of the total cost, you can apply for the balance, up to £10,000. Non-parish council applicants should check with their parish council first. To find out about S106 funding, email FIG@eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 665555. Only £30,000 is available each year across all projects, so not every eligible application may be funded. Each organisation can apply once in a financial year. Official source: https://eastcambs.gov.uk/services/community-safety-and-wellbeing/grants-and-community-projects/facilities-improvement-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 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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South Cambridgeshire Community Chest Grants

South Cambridgeshire District Council

Up to £2,000East of England

The Community Chest from South Cambridgeshire District Council gives small grants to voluntary and community groups, charities and public sector bodies that want to improve quality of life in South Cambridgeshire. The amount available for 2026-27 is £64,890. You can ask for up to £2,000 in any single financial year, and this can cover 100% of your project costs. If you are awarded less than £2,000, you can apply again in the same year, as long as the total stays within £2,000. The grant can pay for improvements to community buildings and spaces, repairs to historic buildings, monuments and memorials, equipment, materials, and start-up costs for new projects. Your project must meet a local need, leave a legacy for the community and ensure equality of access. It must also support at least one aim: healthy and active communities, inclusive communities, developing skills, or enhancing the natural environment. You will need to show you have considered a green option when buying items. There is no single closing date. Applications must be received by the seventh day of a month to be considered at that month's Grants Advisory Committee meeting. Meetings are held most months, subject to scheduling and the availability of funds. The grant cannot pay for ongoing running costs such as salaries or rent, events that have already taken place, or fundraising events. Your project also needs the support of all local District Councillors for the ward concerned. The separate Biodiversity Grants stream is currently closed for applications. Official source: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/grants-and-funding/community-chest-grants-open. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Villages Windfarm Community Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

Grants for activity involving local people that gives economic, environmental, educational, social or cultural benefit to Holton, Sotherton and Westhall in Suffolk. £14,775 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/villages-windfarm-community-fund/. 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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Steel Charitable Trust Luton Matters Programme

The Steel Charitable Trust

From £10,000East of England

A two-stage programme for charities working in Luton. Trustees review expressions of interest in December and invite some to a full application; the earliest award is March 2027. Amount: At least £10,000 a year. Expression of interest window closes 23:59 on 23 October 2026. Who can apply: Charities based in Luton, or based elsewhere and delivering work in Luton. How to apply: Submit the short online expression of interest through the Steel Trust portal by 23:59 on 23 October 2026. No supporting documents are needed at this stage. Official source: https://steelcharitabletrust.org.uk/grants/luton-matters/new-luton-matters-fund-application-process/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Harwich Haven Authority Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Harwich Haven Authority Fund, run by Suffolk Community Foundation, pays for core costs and project costs for charitable activities in parts of Suffolk. It is open now and closes on 26 October 2026. You can ask for up to £5,000 a year. Multi-year funding may be considered, for up to 3 years, so the most you could receive is £5,000 per year over that time. If you want multi-year funding, say so on your application. The fund is for charitable, voluntary and community groups. Social enterprises can apply too. Your activities must be delivered in the Suffolk postcodes IP1 to IP15. The fund backs projects that do one or more of these things: promote interest in water-based activities, support careers in the maritime sector, maritime safety and the welfare of mariners, protect the environment, or help local communities by improving children's education or people's physical and mental health and wellbeing. It also supports people who are under-privileged or socially excluded, and the LGBTQIA+ community. In this round, the panel is especially keen to see projects that benefit the environment, build community resilience and improve health and wellbeing through nature-based work. One practical point: the foundation asks you to read its grantmaking guidelines before you apply, so you can check that you are eligible. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/grants/harwich-haven-authority-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.