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Small grants for community groups: up to £10,000

As of 22 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 316 live grants of £10,000 or less from 141 funders. 63 close in the next 30 days, the first on 22 October 2026, 200 are open all year with no fixed deadline, and 112 were added this week. Each entry links to the official source.

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

Small grants are the backbone of community funding. They pay for equipment, events, activities, volunteer costs and small repairs, and they are usually quicker and simpler to apply for than large grants. Many funders also use them to get to know a group before backing something bigger.

This page lists live grants with a stated maximum of £10,000 or less that are open to charities, CICs or community groups. Grants that do not state an amount are left out, so look at the community groups page for those too.

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Closing in the next 30 days (63)

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A Better Childhood: The First 1001 Days Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £7,000East of England

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

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Bath & West Community Energy Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

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

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Strengthening Worcestershire Fund 2026 (Round 3)

Worcestershire Community Foundation

£2,000 - £7,500West Midlands

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

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Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK

Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK

£1,000 - £5,000National (UK-wide)

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.

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Young People's Emotional Support Fund (Staffordshire)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £5,000West Midlands

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

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Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

Up to £5,000London

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

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Barchester Charitable Foundation - Group Grants

Barchester Charitable Foundation

£100 - £2,600England, Scotland, Wales

Barchester Charitable Foundation Group Grants help small community groups and small local charities that support older people and adults with a disability or mental health condition. The focus is on connecting, or re-connecting, people with others in their local community. The grants can pay for activity projects, equipment or materials that members use, transport costs so members can attend, and day trips, outings or UK group holidays. Awards range from £100 up to £2,600. You can apply if your group is based in England, Scotland, Wales or Jersey. The foundation opens to group applications in January, April, July and October. The October round is open now. It takes up to 10 weeks to process an application, so plan your project dates with that in mind. The foundation will look closely at your accounts, especially your balance sheet. As a guideline, it is very unlikely to help if your financial reserves are over £200,000. There are clear exclusions. The foundation will not fund core or running costs such as salaries and venue hire, indirect services such as websites or newsletters, building projects, or staff and volunteer training. It will not pay for anything already bought or already held. If you have won a grant, you cannot apply again within three years. The foundation may also cap grants to a single charity, including all its branches, in any one year. Official source: https://bhcfoundation.org.uk/apply/who-we-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kingsley Community Fund (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £1,000West Midlands

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

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Added this week (112)

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A Better Childhood: The First 1001 Days Fund

Norfolk Community Foundation

Up to £7,000East of England

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

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Strengthening Worcestershire Fund 2026 (Round 3)

Worcestershire Community Foundation

£2,000 - £7,500West Midlands

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

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Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK

Sylvia Waddilove Foundation UK

£1,000 - £5,000National (UK-wide)

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.

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Young People's Emotional Support Fund (Staffordshire)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £5,000West Midlands

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

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Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

Up to £5,000London

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

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Kingsley Community Fund (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire

Up to £1,000West Midlands

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

Guide

Checked 21 October 2026 against the official sources linked.

Where small grants come from

Community foundations, councils, housing associations, local businesses and energy developers are the most common sources of small grants. National Lottery Awards for All starts at £300 and goes up to £20,000, so it covers small projects too.

Source: National Lottery Awards for All England, UK Community Foundations: who we are

What a small grant application needs

Expect a short form: what you want to do, who will benefit, what it costs and how you will know it worked. Most funders also ask for your governing document, a bank account in the group name and your latest accounts or a simple statement of income and spending.

Source: Forever Manchester: funding FAQs

Ask for the right amount

Ask for what the project really costs, backed by a simple budget, rather than the maximum the fund offers. A realistic, itemised budget is easier for a panel to approve than a round number with no breakdown.

Build up in steps

A small grant delivered well is the best case for a bigger one. Keep photos, numbers and quotes from the people who took part, send a short report on time, and mention the grant in your next application.

Look close to home

Many small grants are only open to groups in one county, town or estate, so they get far fewer applications than national schemes. Your council, local community foundation and housing association are worth checking first.

Source: UK Community Foundations: find your local community foundation

Who funds this

FunderOpen grants here
Cumbria Community Foundation80
Foundation Scotland23
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation10
Heart of England Community Foundation9
Community Foundation Northern Ireland7
Norfolk Community Foundation7
Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire6
Lincolnshire Community Foundation6

141 different funders in total. Where a maximum award is stated, the middle value is £4,000.

By grant size

Largest awardOpen grants
Up to £2,000111
£2,001 to £10,000205
£10,001 to £100,0000
Over £100,0000
Amount varies or not stated0

All open grants (316)

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Bridget’s Magical Music Pot

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £500North West England

Bridget's Magical Music Pot is a small grants fund run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It helps people come together to make music of any kind in West Cumbria, which means the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The fund was created by the family of Bridget Hilton, a teacher who spent her life encouraging people to play music for fun. It is funded by donations from her family and friends, and it is open to further donations. The fund can help with a range of practical costs. These include equipment such as music stands, music hire or purchase, and instrument purchase or hire. It can also cover room or venue hire for practice or performance, tuition, tutoring or workshop costs, and travel costs, for example to hear or perform music. Publicity costs to promote performances or attract new members are also covered. It suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations and small unconstituted groups. If your group has no formal constitution, an individual aged 18 or over can apply on its behalf. Grants will normally be up to £500. That makes this fund a good fit for modest, practical costs rather than large projects. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/bridgets-magical-music-pot/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Rusholme Wind Farm Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

£250 - £5,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Community benefit grants for the parishes around Rusholme Wind Farm, between Selby and Goole. Carbon reduction, sustainable energy and energy efficiency projects are particularly welcome. Amount: £250 to £5,000 (up to £15,000 in exceptional cases). Rolling: grants open now (microgrants currently closed). Who can apply: Voluntary organisations, community groups and small charities based in or serving the parishes of Newland, Airmyn, Drax and Long Drax. How to apply: Read the guidance notes in the How to Apply section of the fund page on the Two Ridings website, then use the Apply Now button. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/rusholme-wind-farm-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports the education and training of young people aged 21 and under in Cumbria. It is aimed at cases where a grant would make a significant difference. Both individuals and charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Priority goes to young people who are, or have been, looked after by Cumberland Council or Westmorland & Furness Council. The fund can support activities that build self-confidence and skills, and activities that promote civic engagement and leadership. It can also pay for equipment or course fees, and for projects that give young people new opportunities to train and learn. Examples include fees for a private tutor, travel expenses to sport training, course-related costs for academic study, and projects that develop employment skills. Grants to individuals are normally up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to organisations are normally up to £5,000 over one year, and multiple-year funding may be considered. 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 about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. One practical point to keep in mind: household income is considered when individual applications are assessed. The amounts are described as normal limits, not fixed caps. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/edmond-castle-educational-trust/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Eden Rural Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Eden Rural Community Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that provide a service for residents of Eden District and the surrounding area. The service must support people over the age of 18 who need help and care because of frailty, age, ill health, or a mental or physical disability. The aim is to help them live independently and safely in their own homes. Families and carers can benefit too. Priority goes to projects that support older people, particularly vulnerable and isolated older people. It also goes to projects for adults aged 18 or over with physical disabilities, mental health needs or learning disabilities, and for carers. Community and volunteer-led initiatives that deliver or improve access to services in rural areas are a priority as well. Examples of projects supported include exercise classes for older people, befriending or social activities to reduce isolation, and equipment for a community centre that will also benefit older people. Improvements to community facilities that make them easier for older people to use are also on the list. One-off grants for capital equipment will be considered. The maximum grant will normally be £3,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. The money comes from charitable funds held by Eden Housing Association after Eden Community Alarms was dissolved. One practical point: individuals cannot apply, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the online application portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/eden-rural-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Strummer Calling Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Strummer Calling Community First Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation 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. The donor is anonymous. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, practical projects that you can deliver within that time. The page gives examples such as a community cinema, camping activities for Scout groups, volunteer expenses and room hire for radio broadcast training, and improvements to village halls or community buildings. The fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations. Priority will be given to projects in the former local authority areas of Carlisle and Eden, so projects there come first. One thing to keep in mind: individuals cannot apply. The fund also applies the foundation's normal exclusions on top of this. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The foundation offers a step-by-step help guide for the portal. If you would like more information about the fund, you can call Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/strummer-calling-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Yapp Charitable Trust Grants

The Yapp Charitable Trust

Up to £9,000England, Wales

The Yapp Charitable Trust gives grants to charities. This page explains how to apply, and it is the place to start if you think your charity might fit. The Trust only funds charities that meet its eligibility criteria. It asks you to read its guidelines fully before you think about applying. Pre-application enquiries are welcome, so you can talk through your plans before you put anything in writing. Applications are made through an online portal called the Yapp Hub. If you are new, you register first. If you have already registered, you log in to start a new application or to pick up one you have already begun. You will need to give detail about the charity, its activities, its finances and the grant request. The Trust provides a summary list of the questions it asks, which helps you plan your answers before you start. Trustees meet three times a year to consider applications. The practical caveat is timing. A decision can take up to 5 months from the date you submit, so plan your project and your cash flow with that wait in mind. If you have questions about eligibility, or you need help with the online process, contact Joanne Anderson, Trust Secretary, on 0191 3893300. Official source: https://yappcharitabletrust.org.uk/apply-online/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Bath & West Community Energy Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

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

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Parkside Community Fund Small Grants

Lewisham Local with Peabody Community Foundation

Up to £5,000London

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

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Barchester Charitable Foundation - Group Grants

Barchester Charitable Foundation

£100 - £2,600England, Scotland, Wales

Barchester Charitable Foundation Group Grants help small community groups and small local charities that support older people and adults with a disability or mental health condition. The focus is on connecting, or re-connecting, people with others in their local community. The grants can pay for activity projects, equipment or materials that members use, transport costs so members can attend, and day trips, outings or UK group holidays. Awards range from £100 up to £2,600. You can apply if your group is based in England, Scotland, Wales or Jersey. The foundation opens to group applications in January, April, July and October. The October round is open now. It takes up to 10 weeks to process an application, so plan your project dates with that in mind. The foundation will look closely at your accounts, especially your balance sheet. As a guideline, it is very unlikely to help if your financial reserves are over £200,000. There are clear exclusions. The foundation will not fund core or running costs such as salaries and venue hire, indirect services such as websites or newsletters, building projects, or staff and volunteer training. It will not pay for anything already bought or already held. If you have won a grant, you cannot apply again within three years. The foundation may also cap grants to a single charity, including all its branches, in any one year. Official source: https://bhcfoundation.org.uk/apply/who-we-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Burwell and Reach Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £2,000East of England

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

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Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

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

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

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Tees Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

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

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S2 Partnership Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

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

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Olive and Jesse Palmer Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

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

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October Fund (Waterbeach and Landbeach)

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

£1,000 - £10,000East of England

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

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Dementia Carers Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East of England

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

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Cambridge Building Society Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

£2,500 - £10,000East of England

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

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ARM Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East of England

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

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Q Futures Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (Quickline)

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

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

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Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (EDF Renewables)

Up to £1,000East Midlands

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

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

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Up to £10,000North East England

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

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Platform Community Chest

Platform Housing Group

Up to £5,000West Midlands, East Midlands

Grants for projects that benefit Platform communities through digital inclusion, health and wellbeing, community cohesion, skills and employability, community safety, or diversity and inclusion. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next deadline 3 November 2026 (panel 10 November); monthly deadlines continue, including 3 December 2026 and 7 January 2027. Who can apply: Charities, not-for-profits, clubs, constituted and informal groups, and Platform customers (for projects benefiting several customers) in Platform communities across the Midlands. No profit-making businesses or political parties. How to apply: Read the guidance on the Platform Grants and Funding page and apply online before the monthly deadline. A panel of Platform customers scores applications. Apply three to four months ahead for events. Official source: https://www.platformhg.com/grants-and-funding. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Trenouth Solar Farm Fund

Cornwall Community Foundation (Low Carbon)

Up to £5,000South West England

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

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Clare Milne Trust Grants for Cornwall

Cornwall Community Foundation (Clare Milne Trust)

£250 - £10,000South West England

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

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Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund

Greencoat Capital / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

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

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Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

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

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Thornog Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £10,000Northern Ireland

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

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Teiges Mountain Wind Farm Community Fund

Fermanagh Trust (Energia)

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

Small revenue grants for community activities, venue improvements and programme costs, and strategic revenue grants over one to three years for themes such as community safety, first aid and defibrillators, cross-community events, volunteer driver schemes, the environment, renewable energy and mental health. Amount: Small grants up to £2,000; strategic grants up to £5,000 a year for one to three years. Closes 12 noon on 6 November 2026. Who can apply: Community groups with projects within 5 km of Teiges Mountain Wind Farm (Brookeborough, Knocks and Cooneen). One grant from the fund at a time. How to apply: Download the grant guidelines and application form from the Fermanagh Trust fund page and return the completed form by the closing date. Applications written by professional fundraising consultants are not accepted. Call 028 6632 0210 or email secretary@fermanaghtrust.org. Official source: https://www.fermanaghtrust.org/our-grants/teiges-mountain-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Together on Culture: Local Cultural Improvement Fund (Birmingham)

Birmingham City Council

Up to £10,000West Midlands

This Birmingham City Council fund offers up to £10,000 for creative projects that make arts and culture more visible in local neighbourhoods. Your project should build on an existing local cultural plan, placemaking plan or ward plan. Murals, light installations, art trails and community cultural activity are all good examples. You need to be a constituted organisation working in Birmingham. No match funding is needed, and all spend must be finished by 19 March 2027. Applications close at 1pm on 6 November 2026. Official source: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50050/culture_arts_and_heritage/3176/culture_funding_and_opportunities/3. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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London Stansted Airport Community Award 2026/27

London Stansted Airport (MAG)

Up to £5,000East of England

Grants for tangible items of lasting benefit, such as equipment and furniture, for community projects in the airport Area of Benefit: youth groups, older or disabled people, village halls, community arts and sport, and countryside access. Amount: Up to £5,000. Closes 5pm on 6 November 2026; decisions week commencing 7 December. Who can apply: Organisations operating within the London Stansted Area of Benefit. Not for running costs, maintenance, venue hire or salaries. Schools and statutory bodies only in limited cases; past grantees wait three years. How to apply: Apply on the MAG Airports Community Funds portal by 5pm on 6 November 2026 with quotes, your constitution and annual financial information. Official source: https://magcommunityfunds.smapply.org/prog/2026-27_london_stansted_airport_community_award_up_to_5000/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Wakefield Culture Grants - Small

Wakefield Council

Up to £1,500Yorkshire and The Humber

Wakefield Council's Culture Grants Small programme gives up to £1,500 for small creative, cultural and heritage projects and activities. It is open to constituted community groups, charities, community interest companies (CICs) and other voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Individuals and businesses cannot apply. The funder runs the programme in rounds. The next deadline is Monday 9 November 2026, which is Round 5. Earlier rounds have already closed. The page does not state a closing time, so aim to submit well before the day. All eligible applications go to a decision panel. Decisions are announced within 8 weeks of each deadline. After that there is a 2-week period for contracting and finance arrangements. This means it could be up to 10 weeks between applying and starting your project, so plan your timings with that in mind. You must apply using the application form for this grant strand, either the Word version or the e-form. The council does not accept extra documents or files alongside your form. If you need to apply by video or audio file because of access needs, you can email the team to discuss how to send it. If you are funded, you will need to complete an evaluation form at the end of your project. The council also asks you to fill in an anonymous equalities monitoring form. It is optional, but it helps the council understand and support its applicants. Official source: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/culture-and-heritage/culture-grants/culture-grants-small. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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The Deutsche Bank Opportunity Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000West Midlands

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

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Leeds Building Society Foundation - Small Grants

Leeds Building Society Foundation

Up to £2,500National (UK-wide)

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.

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Reading Small Grants Fund 2026/27

Reading Borough Council

Up to £7,500South East England

Reading Borough Council has set aside £150,000 for small grants to the voluntary and community sector in 2026/27. Grants of up to £7,500 are available to smaller local groups that want to help make Reading a more equal place to live. The fund can pay for one-off local events, running events, minor start-up costs to get a new idea off the ground, equipment and sessional costs. Your project should show how it builds the financial resilience of individuals or communities. It should also support the council's aims to tackle inequality and to be actively anti-racist. The fund suits charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, faith groups, sports groups, arts groups, cultural organisations, uniformed groups, schools and not-for-profit social enterprises based in Reading borough. Your annual income must be below £100,000. A share of the money is set aside for bids under £2,500, to support smaller local activities. If you only need £250 to £500, the council says you should apply for a micro grant instead. The deadline is 13 November 2026. The council says it will tell you whether you were successful before Christmas. One practical point to plan for: your project must meet an unmet need of Reading residents and must not already be available in your local area. You will also need to show it is not funded, or able to be funded, through other sources. You can only submit one bid per organisation, and you cannot ask for money to continue a project funded in a previous round. Funding must be spent within 12 months of the award. You will need to send an interim report after 6 months and a full report at the end of the project. Official source: https://www.reading.gov.uk/about-reading/voluntary-and-community-support/funding/small-grants-fund/guidance-small-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Green Futures Fund (Dorset)

Dorset Community Foundation

Up to £4,000South West England

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

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The Foyle Foundation Fund

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

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

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

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High Sheriff and Merseyside Police Charitable Fund

Community Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside

Up to £3,000North West England

This Merseyside fund gives grants of up to £3,000 to community groups that help keep people safe and prevent crime. In 2026 the focus is on preventing and ending violence against women and girls, which is the current High Sheriff's priority. Examples include early intervention with boys and young men, support for survivors and their children, and making streets and spaces safer for women. Your group must have been constituted for at least a year and be based in Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley or Wirral. You will need a letter of support, ideally from your local neighbourhood policing team. Applications close on 16 November 2026. Official source: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/grants/high-sheriff-and-merseyside-police-charitable-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Enkalon Foundation General Fund

Enkalon Foundation

Up to £6,000Northern Ireland

Grants for core running or project costs of Northern Ireland charities and community groups working in education, health, citizenship and community development, arts and heritage, amateur sport, relief of need and animal welfare. The average grant is about £1,000. Amount: Up to £6,000 (average grant about £1,000). Next closing date 18 November 2026 (trustees meet quarterly). Who can apply: Charities and community groups in Northern Ireland. Groups in the former Antrim Borough area can apply every year; the rest of Northern Ireland every two years. Playgroups, PTAs, senior citizens groups, summer schemes, youth clubs, theatre and sports groups outside the former Antrim Borough are not normally funded. No individuals or medical research. How to apply: Complete the General Fund application on the Enkalon Foundation website, showing the need, the benefit and other fundraising. Email info@enkalonfoundation.org or call 028 9447 7131. Official source: https://www.enkalonfoundation.org/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Questions

How many small grants are open for community groups?

Today GrantMatch lists 316 live grants of £10,000 or less open to charities, CICs or community groups, from 141 funders. 200 have no fixed deadline.

What counts as a small grant?

There is no fixed definition. On this page we use £10,000 or less, which covers most community chest, micro grant and small grants schemes.

Do we need to be a registered charity?

Usually not. Many small grants are open to constituted community groups with their own bank account, and many accept CICs. Each grant page says who the funder accepts.

Can small grants pay for running costs?

Some can. Community foundation and council small grants sometimes cover costs such as rent, insurance or volunteer expenses, but many are for a specific activity or item. The funder guidance says what it will and will not pay for.

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We collect grants from official funder pages and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply. Guide sources: