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Small & Vital Fund

Berkshire Community Foundation

Up to £1,000South East England

The Small & Vital Fund from Berkshire Community Foundation offers quick, flexible support to small community groups. It is open for applications all year round, so there is no deadline to work towards. You can apply for up to £1,000, subject to funding availability. The fund is for organisations that need a small amount of money to keep their work going or to respond to local needs. It is open to a wide range of projects. These include bringing people together and reducing isolation, providing education and training, supporting people facing challenges or disadvantage, improving wellbeing, confidence or life skills, offering practical help, and strengthening the community. This fund suits very small organisations. Your annual income must be £10,000 or less. You must have been operating for at least 12 months and be able to provide 12 months of financial records, such as annual accounts. Your project must be based primarily in Berkshire. Individuals cannot apply, and the fund will not cover costs you have already incurred. When reviewing applications, the Foundation looks at the difference your project will make, your connection to the community you serve, how realistic your plans are, the level of need you are responding to, and any previous BCF funding and outstanding monitoring reports. One thing to keep in mind: the Foundation receives many more applications than it has funding for, and it cannot guarantee that any application will succeed. Official source: https://www.berkshirecf.org/available-funding/small-and-vital-grants-round/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000England, South East England

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) runs an annual calendar of themed grant programmes. They aim to build thriving communities across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The foundation focuses on smaller, grassroots organisations. Generally, it makes grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to non-profit organisations. These include charities, charitable incorporated organisations, companies limited by guarantee, CICs limited by guarantee and constituted community organisations. This page is a general overview rather than a single fund. Each programme has its own criteria, so you will need to look at the details of the open programme you are interested in. You can subscribe on the page to get alerts when new funding opportunities open. The page does not give a deadline for the group grants. It does not say whether a programme is open today. Competition is strong. Demand for grants exceeds the funds available, and the foundation can often fund less than half the applications it receives. It is worth reading the application guidance, FAQs and grant policy before you apply. If you need advice or support with an application, you can call the Grants Team on 01962 798700 or email Grantsadmin@hiwcf.com. The foundation also makes grants to individuals, but it does not currently offer hardship grants for individuals. Official source: https://hiwcf.org.uk/grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Travel Award for Bands

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

£500 - £5,000Northern Ireland

The Travel Award for Bands and Choirs from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland helps established bands and choirs based in Northern Ireland to travel outside Northern Ireland to perform. The aim is to develop your performance skills, networks and audiences by showcasing your music elsewhere. It also supports fairer access to the arts for groups in the bands and choral sectors. The award pays for travel costs, including flight, boat, train and bus tickets, vehicle hire and fuel. It does not cover accommodation, subsistence, insurance, travel within Northern Ireland, or travel unrelated to performances or showcasing. You must show evidence that a relevant organisation, event, festival, promoter or tour operator in your destination has invited you to perform or showcase. Priority goes to applications that show high quality musicianship, a commitment to training and musical education (particularly of young people), and a commitment to developing your repertoire and technique. Bands must be formally constituted. Accordion, brass, concert, flute, pipe and wind bands can apply. Choirs need at least 10 members and must have been formally constituted for at least two years. Professional, amateur and school choirs are included. Individuals cannot apply. Timing matters. Do not book your travel before you submit your application, because if any part is already booked, none of that trip is eligible. You must apply at least four weeks before you plan to leave. The Arts Council only contributes to travel costs paid directly by the band or choir from its own bank account, not costs paid by individual members. The Arts Council is moving to a new application portal, so you may need to create a new account the first time you apply. Official source: https://artscouncil-ni.org/funding-for-organisations/travel-awards-for-bands-choirs. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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B&Q Foundation - Home Starter Kit Grants

B&Q Foundation

Up to £10,000National (UK-wide)

The B&Q Foundation supports hundreds of registered charities across the UK every year. It runs two grant funds, Home Improvement and Home-Starter Kit, and you apply for either one through Neighbourly. This listing covers the Home-Starter Kit route. You can ask for up to £10,000. That upper limit applies to both of the Foundation's funds. The Foundation gives grants to charities that are creating or improving homes, so that more people in their communities have a place to feel at home. The funder says it likes working with different types of charities, as long as the projects are about improving homes and the places where people are living. Projects it has supported include decorating, fixing roofs, refurbishing garden space, upgrading key fixtures and fittings, and creating new buildings or rooms. The page also invites you to look at who the Foundation has already supported, which can help you see whether your idea fits. The process has three steps. First, read the grant criteria, guidance and FAQs to check that your charity and project fit. Second, apply through Neighbourly using the link for the fund you want. Third, wait to hear from the team, who will review your application and be in touch. One practical point to plan for. Because of the high volume of applications, it can take up to 12 weeks after the deadline to hear the outcome. Build that wait into your project timeline before you commit to any start dates or spending. Official source: https://bqfoundation.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund - Microgrants

Two Ridings Community Foundation

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

This fund offers microgrants of up to £1,000 to local groups in the area around the Fraisthorpe Wind Farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The money comes from Octopus Solutions, the wind farm's developers, and Two Ridings Community Foundation runs the scheme. The fund backs projects that improve quality of life and community resources for local residents. Priority goes to projects that enhance residents' quality of life, help build vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities, and promote community spirit and community activity. It suits voluntary organisations, community groups, small charities and other not-for-profit organisations with charitable aims. You must be based in, or serve people living in, the parish council areas of Barmston and Fraisthorpe and Carnaby, or the part of the Bridlington town council area south of Bessingby Road (A1038) and Hilderthorpe Road (B1254). You can apply for a microgrant at any time. There is no set deadline. The Foundation aims to give you a decision within 12 weeks of receiving your fully completed application. One practical point: your application is only complete once all your supporting documents have arrived, so send them with your form. Larger grants of between £1,001 and £15,000 are closed at the moment. The page says the next larger grant round will open in 2027. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/fund/fraisthorpe-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Workington (Ashfield) Lawn Tennis Club Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £4,500North West England

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

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The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

The Bill and Lorraine Budge Foundation is a fund run by Foundation Scotland. It was set up by Bill and Lorraine Budge to support charitable organisations whose work focuses on the health, education and well-being of children and young people. Grants are for up to £1,000. The fund is particularly interested in groups working in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. It will also consider organisations from across the UK, and the page says it supports work that operates nationally and internationally. This fund suits charities and community groups that work with children and young people, especially in the north-east of Scotland. Any applicant must meet Foundation Scotland's common eligibility criteria. The exclusions on the "What we can't fund" page apply to this fund too. The key practical point is that applications are by invitation only. You cannot simply send in a request. The page does not give a closing date. If you want to ask about the criteria or the fund's priorities, the page lists a Funds Adviser as the contact. There is also a central systems support team for questions about the application process and technical issues. The page also links to the questions on the application form, so you can see what is asked, and to a list of projects the fund has funded before. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bill-and-lorraine-budge-foundation. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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Community Events Fund

Westminster City Council

Up to £5,000England, London

The Community Events Fund from Westminster City Council pays for events that celebrate culture, community cohesion and collective reflection. The council lists it as open for applications. You can ask for up to £2,500. If two or more organisations apply together, the limit rises to £5,000. That makes a joint bid a good option if you want to run something bigger or share the work with a partner. The council offers grants to voluntary and community sector organisations in Westminster. Its funding covers areas such as arts and culture, climate change and homelessness. This fund sits within that wider offer for local groups. The page does not give a closing date for this fund, so it is sensible to apply early rather than wait. Make sure your event idea links clearly to the three themes of culture, community cohesion and collective reflection. If you are looking at other support from the council, it also lists the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure fund and Ward Budgets, both described as ongoing. The Edward Harvist Trust, which the council manages, runs four funding rounds a year. Official source: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/grant-funding-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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EDF power solutions Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Fund (Avonbridge and Standburn)

Foundation Scotland

£150 - £4,500Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland, provided by EDF power solutions, supports community projects that benefit people living in Avonbridge and Standburn in the Falkirk area. The money comes from the Burnhead Moss Wind Farm. You can ask for between £150 and £4,500. Grants can help with a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should enhance quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and promote community spirit and activity. Applications can be submitted at any time, so there is no closing date. Foundation Scotland will assess and decide the outcome within eight weeks. An assessor will usually phone you for a short conversation about your project. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Avonbridge and Standburn can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. If your group is based outside the fund area, your application will be considered case by case and must show a clear benefit for local residents. If you need more than £4,500, or want a multi-year grant of up to 3 years, speak to Foundation Scotland first. Please do not apply for a larger or multi-year grant without that conversation. The fund cannot support anti-wind farm or anti-renewable energy activities, or anything that would bring EDF power solutions or Foundation Scotland into disrepute. Small grants under £150 are not available at present. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/burnhead-moss-avonbridge-and-standburn. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

The Dowker Bindloss Charity Fund gives grants to organisations that benefit the residents of Kendal. It backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. Grants will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. Charitable, not-for-profit organisations can apply. Past projects show the kind of work the fund supports. They include refurbishing a community facility for homeless people, a climbing wall for children and young people with disabilities, and an intergenerational art project for visually impaired people. The fund has a long history. The Dowker Bindloss Charity was formed in 1987 from the merger of Miss Dowker's Spinsters Hospital, which dates from 1831, and the Will of Agnes Sarah Bindloss (1895). Trusteeship of the charity was transferred from Kendal Town Council to Cumbria Community Foundation in April 2012. All applications are made through the online application portal. The funder's page links to a step-by-step portal help guide, which is worth reading before you start. One practical point: awards are normally capped at £1,000 and cover one year, so plan your project budget and timescale around that. If you would like more information about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson at Cumbria Community Foundation on 01900 825760 or by email at sarah@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/dowker-bindloss-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £10,000Scotland

The River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund from Foundation Scotland supports charitable projects and activities that mainly benefit residents of Inverinan, Lochavich, Dalavich and Kilmaha in Argyll and Bute. It is part of the wider River Avich Hydro Community Benefit Fund, which is provided by Awesome Energy Dalriada, the community benefit society that runs the River Avich hydro-power scheme. You can apply for up to £10,000. Awards can cover equipment, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations and feasibility studies, and repair or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should fit the themes in the Dalavich Improvement Group Community Action Plan: housing development, community assets, young people, arts and heritage, transport solutions, environmental projects, economic initiatives, and health and wellbeing services. You can apply at any time. Grants are normally for one year, though activity over up to three years is possible. A community panel of up to seven members aims to meet once or twice a year to make decisions. One practical point to know. There is no fixed amount available each year. Dalavich Improvement Group sets it in June, and it depends on the hydro scheme's profitability and other financial commitments. Grants can only be committed from money already held in the fund. You will also need to show how your project considers local suppliers, collaboration, match funding and environmental sustainability. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/river-avich-hydro-open-grants-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Members Locality Budget

Hertfordshire County Council

Up to £5,000England, South East England

Every Hertfordshire county councillor has £5,000 a year to spend on local projects. This is the Members Locality Budget, run by Hertfordshire County Council. The money can back projects that promote the social, economic or environmental wellbeing of a councillor's local area. Grants can be given for almost anything, as long as it is legal and does not go against a county council policy. Past grants have gone to non-profit community events, crime prevention, health and education. You can ask for any amount, up to the £5,000 that each councillor holds. That means a single grant can be as much as £5,000. The key first step is to talk to your local county councillor. You need their agreement before you apply. You can search by postcode to find them. If your idea covers more than one division, you can approach all of the relevant councillors, but you only need to make one application for each project. Once you have spoken to your councillor, you apply online. Your councillor then recommends whether a grant should be awarded, and you hear the outcome by email. Grants can only be paid to an organisation. Individuals can ask for a grant, but the money must be paid through an organisation. One practical point to plan for: if you are awarded a grant, you will need to keep receipts and invoices that show how the money was spent, and produce a brief evaluation of your project. Official source: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/how-the-council-works/locality-budgets/member-locality-budget.aspx. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

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The Solway Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Solway Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that help children and young adults in the Maryport and Workington areas develop skills for adult life. It is funded by an anonymous donor. The fund can support personal development, activities that improve confidence and life skills, accredited and non-accredited training, and mentoring and peer support. It also backs activities that stop children and young people developing problems that lead to difficulties later in life. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That suits small, focused projects run by charities and not-for-profit organisations working with young people locally. It helps to show clearly how your project builds skills that young people can use as they grow up. One thing to know before you start: individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply on top of this, so read them first. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide on the fund page. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough, Grants and Programmes Officer, on 01900 512395 or at tracy@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/the-solway-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Central Fund

Suffolk Community Foundation

Up to £5,000East of England

The Central Fund at Suffolk Community Foundation is open all year round. It offers grants of up to £5,000 and includes the Suffolk Giving Fund. The Foundation asks you to use it first, unless you think a named fund on its list suits your organisation better. It is aimed at local charities and community groups in Suffolk. The Foundation considers applications for core costs, project costs and, in some cases, equipment under £5,000. Here is how it works. If no named fund is open for your project, the Central Fund gives you access to the Foundation's small donor funds and the Suffolk Giving Fund. The team will take your application to a suitable small donor fund where possible, subject to timing and availability. Or it may take it to the Suffolk Giving Fund, a rolling programme that awards grants four times a year. Sometimes it will take your application to more than one fund to try to raise the amount secured. There are a few things to keep in mind. Most funds are heavily oversubscribed, so some strong applications are still declined. If no suitable fund is available when you apply, the Foundation may have to decline your application. Only one Suffolk Giving Fund grant can be awarded per organisation in a 12-month period, so contact the team before applying again if you already hold one. Applications are made online through a secure Funding Portal, on a new platform called Plinth that the Foundation is introducing from 1 June 2026. It includes a short eligibility check, and you can save your progress and come back later. Official source: https://suffolkcf.org.uk/current-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Education Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Education Fund (Cumbria) from Cumbria Community Foundation supports education and learning opportunities for people living in Cumbria. It is open to individuals who live in the county and to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. The money comes from various trusts that have been transferred to the Foundation to manage. Priority goes to projects that support one of three aims: academic or social skills, life or employment skills, or sport or artistic skills. Examples of projects the fund has supported include course-related costs such as books, computer equipment and travel expenses, kit and training costs for an aspiring athlete, and a voucher scheme for training and technical courses for young farmers. It has also backed a community garden that helps young offenders develop social and employment skills, and arts workshops for older people to build independence and increase learning. Grants to individuals are normally up to £2,000 over one year. Grants to organisations are also normally up to £2,000 over one year. If you apply as an individual, the Foundation will consider your household income when it assesses your application. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you would like to talk about the fund first, you can contact Tracy Cheesbrough on 01900 512 395 or by email at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/education-fund-cumbria/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Fairfield Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. The money comes from Fairfield Windfarm Ltd, which is operated by EDF Energy Renewables. It supports communities close to the Fairfield Wind Farm at Pica. The fund 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 in local communities. Examples of activities the fund would like to support include environmental sustainability, improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve the energy efficiency of homes for residents on low incomes. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. The fund suits charitable, not-for-profit organisations that benefit the parishes of Parton, Lowca, Distington and Moresby. Make sure your project clearly benefits those parishes. The fund does not support individuals or anti-renewable energy projects. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. The fund page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. If you would like more information, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/fairfield-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Community First Fund gives grants to organisations that benefit communities in the former local authority areas of Allerdale, Carlisle and Eden. It is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with funding from the donor Abbeyfield Carlisle Society Limited. The fund backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects supported include grow and cook workshops, arts and culture programmes in local communities, improvement of community facilities, and community support and development. These examples may help you judge whether your idea fits. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Grants will normally be £5,000 or less for one year, so it suits a focused project that fits within that time. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation also applies its normal exclusions on top of this, so read them before you start. All applications are now made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Sarah Thompson on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/abbeyfield-carlisle-society-community-first-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

The Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to projects that improve health and help people reach their full potential. It is aimed at charitable, not-for-profit organisations that work with young people to promote taking part in sport, especially young people who face barriers to getting involved. Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. Preference goes to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. The funder gives priority to projects that support children and young people facing significant challenges or barriers. It also prioritises projects that tackle issues in rural communities, where access to opportunities is limited. The page gives some examples of projects the fund has supported. These include equipment for a netball club, cricket activities for females, wheelchair football sessions, floodlights for a community lawn tennis club, an achievement programme for young people and a lakeside residential youth training and activity centre. One thing to know before you start: the fund will not support individuals, in addition to the foundation's normal exclusions. Applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can contact Siona Hartley at the foundation on 01900 820824 or by email at siona@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/quarry-hill-grassroots-grants-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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NNS Digital Fund

Heart of England Community Foundation

Up to £2,000West Midlands

The NNS Digital Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to help organisations become more digitally inclusive. It is part of the Digital Neighbourhood Network Scheme (DNNS), a digital project run by Northfield Community Partnership and commissioned by Birmingham City Council's Prevention & Communities team in the Adult Social Care Directorate. You can ask for money for projects in three areas: marketing, training and internet connectivity. The wider aim is to help older citizens and citizens with long-term disabilities get access to essential digital tools, tech and services. The fund also wants to inspire communities to do more to be digitally inclusive. The scheme works with the city's 10 Neighbourhood Network Schemes, one in each constituency. It also supports local community groups and organisations, as well as social workers and social prescribers, to build their digital skills and confidence. That helps them offer the right digital support to the people they serve. This fund suits organisations that want to help local people get online or use digital services with confidence, and whose project fits one of the three funding areas. One practical step comes first. You must contact the NNS Digital team at info@digitalnns.org.uk before you submit your application. This will be checked with the team when your application is assessed. Please also read the Fund Factsheet before you apply. Official source: https://www.heartofenglandcf.org/digital-neighbourhood-network-scheme-dnns/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

This microgrant fund supports community groups and charities that run activities benefiting people living in the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas of Moray. It is paid for by Zenobe Blackhillock BESS Limited, which operates the Blackhillock battery energy storage site outside Keith, and it is run with Foundation Scotland. Groups can ask for up to £1,000. Individuals running an activity that supports local community initiatives can ask for up to £500. The fund will share out £25,000 in year one. Grants can help with equipment, running costs, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. Applications that show added value are prioritised. For example, you might bring in other funding, work in partnership with other groups, or reach beyond one group to benefit the whole community. Every application is considered case by case. There is no fixed closing date. The two community councils consider applications at their monthly meetings, so send yours at least one week before the meeting you are aiming for. Strathisla Community Council does not meet in January or July, and Keith Community Council does not meet in January or August. Contact the councils for the latest submission information. You can apply to only one council per project. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/blackhillock. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Pappagallino Fund (Cumbria)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Pappagallino Fund is managed by Cumbria Community Foundation for an anonymous donor. It gives grants to organisations in Cumbria that improve health and wellbeing by tackling social and rural isolation, or for projects that protect the environment and support the farming and rural community. Priority goes to projects that improve mental health, make a long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation, offer inclusive activities that reduce isolation, support older people, and bring in additional funds. The maximum grant will normally be £10,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. That makes it one of the larger Cumbrian funds that mentions farming. The fund does not support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions apply. Rural isolation and mental health are real issues in farming, so this fund can suit groups running farmer wellbeing services, rural befriending, or environmental projects with farmers. The fund page does not give a closing date. Applications go through the Foundation's online portal. Who it suits: charities and community groups in Cumbria working on rural wellbeing, isolation, or environment projects with farming communities. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/pappagallino-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.

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Forte Charitable Foundation Small Grants

Forte Charitable Foundation

£2,000 - £10,000National (UK-wide)

Forte Charitable Foundation gives single-year grants of £2,000 to £10,000 to small local charities working in some of the most deprived parts of the UK. The money can go on core costs, salaries, running costs or a project, as long as the work focuses on community support. Your annual income must be no more than £250,000, and you can ask for up to half of the total cost. Your postcode needs to be in the most deprived 15% of urban areas, or the most deprived 50% of rural areas. You can check this with the eligibility quiz before you start. The programme is rolling, so there is no deadline. Official source: https://www.fortecharitablefoundation.org.uk/our-grants/small-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 21 October 2026.

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Disability Fund for Cumbria

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

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

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Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (EnergieKontor UK)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Small grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives in Holderness. A contribution of about 20% (cash, volunteer time or in kind) is viewed favourably. Amount: Up to £1,000 (Main Fund up to £10,000 reopens April 2027). Rolling: Small Grant Fund open while funds allow; Main Fund reopens 1 April 2027. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. Area of benefit: Mid, North, South East and South West Holderness wards, with preference within 5 km of HU12 9AX. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/burton-pidsea-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Routh Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Foresight)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Grants for public-benefit initiatives across the East Riding of Yorkshire, with preference for projects near Routh Wind Farm. Small grants now; Main Fund for larger requests from 2 November 2026. Amount: Small grants up to £1,000; Main Fund over £1,000 (above £15,000 exceptional). Rolling: Small Grants open now; Main Fund opens 2 November 2026; closes when the year's money is committed. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Genesis Homes Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

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

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Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Nadara)

£500 - £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Small grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives within 5 km of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP). Amount: £500 to £1,000. Rolling: Small Grants Fund open; Main Fund closed. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/tedder-hill-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Age Friendly Activities Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

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

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Borron Pratt Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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

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Castles & Coasts Housing Association Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

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

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African and Caribbean Elders Service Legacy Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East Midlands

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

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Amentum Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

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

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Constance Travis Endowment Fund for Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £2,000East Midlands

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

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Cecil Pettit Legacy Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Up to £3,000East Midlands

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

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Janetta Topsy Laidlaw Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £1,000North West England

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

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Kipling Fund for Younger People

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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

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CN Group Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

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

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Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Cumberland and Westmorland Herald Fund, run by Cumbria Community Foundation, gives grants to organisations that benefit people living in the main circulation area of the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald. That includes Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Kirkby Stephen and Alston. The fund is supported by a donor, Cumberland & Westmorland Herald Limited. It backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects the fund supports include riding workshops and sessions for disabled people, improvements to community buildings, exercise classes for older people, camping equipment for a young people's group and sporting activities for disabled people. These give you a feel for the size and style of project that suits the fund. Grants will normally be £2,000 or less over one year. The fund is for charitable not-for-profit organisations working locally. It cannot support individuals, and the Foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications are made through the Foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide. If you have questions, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at lisa@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumberland-and-westmorland-herald-fund/. 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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CCL Secure Community Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,500North West England

The CCL Secure Community Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It gives grants to organisations in the former local authority areas of Allerdale and Copeland. The money comes from the donor CCL Secure. The fund backs work that reduces poverty, improves health, tackles social inequality and helps people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Examples of projects supported include improving facilities for disabled people, a drop-in service for people with mental health problems, and access to services that tackle social isolation for older people. The fund also lists core costs and capital projects, so it is not only for new activity. Grants will normally be up to £2,500 over one year. Plan your request with that ceiling in mind. Because the grant is normally for one year, it suits work you can deliver within that time. You can apply if you are a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Individuals cannot apply. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so it is worth reading them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. There is a step-by-step portal help guide to walk you through it. If your work is based in Allerdale or Copeland and fits one of the themes above, this fund is worth a look. If you have questions, you can contact Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or at grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/ccl-secure-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Weston 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 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.

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Thorne Farm Wind Turbine Community Benefit Fund

Devon Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

Grants for community transport, rural services, lunch clubs, memory cafes, sports, befriending, life skills and bringing people together. Amount: Up to £5,000 (more by exception). Rolling: small grants available throughout the year. Who can apply: Charities, CICs, co-operatives, unincorporated groups, sports clubs, schools and parish councils whose beneficiaries mostly live in Holsworthy Hamlets, Pancrasweek or Pyworthy. One application a year. How to apply: Read the fund guidance notes and Devon Community Foundation terms and conditions on the fund page, complete the eligibility checklist and apply online. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/thorne-farm-wind-turbine-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Cumbria Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Cumbria Fund is a grants programme run by Cumbria Community Foundation. It supports projects that help to improve lives and strengthen communities, based on the foundation's own community needs reports. Under Improving Lives, you can focus on reducing poverty, helping people reach their potential, improving health, or tackling social inequality. That might include financial advice, food and fuel security, training for children and young people, mental health services or crisis recovery work. Under Strengthening Communities, the fund backs projects that nurture a sense of place, such as community hubs and digital inclusion, and local action on climate change, including conservation and climate education. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. Multi-year funding may be awarded for certain projects. The fund is open to charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It cannot support individuals. One practical point: the foundation will prioritise revenue costs, meaning running costs, over capital costs such as equipment or infrastructure, because it sees these as having a more immediate and lasting impact. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply. The fund is paid for by a number of donors and fundholders, and all applications are made through the foundation's online application portal. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/cumbria-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Brian & Ann Clark Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Brian & Ann Clark Fund, run by 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. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. Multiple-year funding may be considered. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. Priority will go to projects that support families, including those with a disability or mental health issues, and that help young people in caring roles to become more independent. It also prioritises support after natural disasters of all types, small charities facing short-term financial crisis and at risk of closure, work to maintain local buildings and structures of architectural, historical and cultural value, and projects that preserve the way of life in rural communities. You cannot apply as an individual. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read them before you start. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and there is a step-by-step help guide to walk you through it. If you have questions about the fund, you can call the Grants Team on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/brian-ann-clark-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Cellnex Community Fund

Cellnex

Up to £5,000England, West Midlands

The Cellnex Community Fund supports community projects that empower people, improve local environments and promote digital and technological inclusion. Cellnex provides and runs the fund itself. Your project needs to fit one or more of four themes. These are digital inclusion and skills, the circular economy, biodiversity and conservation, and AI and education. That could mean helping people get online, encouraging repair and reuse, protecting local wildlife habitats, or building awareness of artificial intelligence and STEM learning. Grants of up to £5,000 are available. The fund is open to registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) and not-for-profit groups anywhere in the UK. There is no closing date. You can apply at any time. One practical point: applications can take up to five weeks to be reviewed, so build that into your project plans. You will also need your paperwork ready. Organisations must have a governing body of at least three unrelated individuals and a UK bank account with two unrelated signatories. You will need to provide your founding document or constitution, your most recent accounts or financial statements, and evidence of your bank account. If your project involves children or vulnerable adults, you will need a safeguarding policy too. If an accountable body is involved, you will need its confirmation. Guidance notes and the online application form are on the Cellnex website. Official source: https://letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/funding-and-opportunities. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Catherine Alexander Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

The Catherine Alexander Grassroots Fund from Cumbria Community Foundation gives grants to organisations that benefit local people in Kendal and the immediate district. It backs initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. It also supports projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Priority goes to projects that support children and young people, help people fulfil their potential, or promote life skills and the raising of aspirations. Past examples include equipment for youth groups, improvements to community facilities and activities for people with a disability. Grants will normally be up to £2,000 over one year. That makes the fund a good fit for small, local projects with a clear community benefit. The fund is for charitable, not-for-profit organisations. It will not support individuals. The foundation's normal exclusions also apply, so read these before you start your application. All applications are made through the foundation's online application portal, and the page links to a step-by-step portal help guide. The page does not give a closing date. If you have questions about the fund, the foundation lists a named contact you can phone or email. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/catherine-alexander-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

The Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is run by Cumbria Community Foundation, with money from the wind farm's operator, Nadara Limited. It gives grants to organisations for work in the communities within eight kilometres of the Kirkby Moor Wind Farm. You can apply for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality and help people reach their potential. You can also apply for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. The fund gives examples of activities it would like to support. These include projects that promote or put into practice the sustainable use of energy and resources, environmental improvements to community facilities, and projects that improve energy efficiency for residents on low incomes or in community facilities. It also mentions community composting schemes, projects that promote local produce and reduce food miles, hedge restoration and wildflower planting, and free events that teach people about efficient use of resources and energy. Grants will normally be up to £10,000 over one year. This fund suits charitable and not-for-profit organisations whose work benefits people in the area of benefit. A map on the funder's page shows the eligible area. Priority goes to projects in the red area, so make it clear where your project is based. One practical point: the fund does not support individuals, and the foundation's normal exclusions also apply. All applications go through the online application portal, and the funder provides a step-by-step help guide. You can contact Siona Hartley on 01900 825760 if you would like more information. Official source: https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kirkby-moor-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.