You Decide
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
UK-wide
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
You Decide gives communities direct control over funding decisions. The programme sets aside at least 5% of £500 million annual funding for England. This means at least £25 million per year goes to community-led projects. Communities can decide what projects get funded in their area. The programme runs on a rolling basis with no set deadlines. You can apply throughout the year. The funding covers England only. Specific amounts and eligibility criteria are not yet published.
Regions
Awards published
47,703
Typical award
£18,689
Most awards
£9,986 to £20,000
Most funded region
London
12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.
Recent awards include Wellbeing Challenge CIC (£20,000, 2026), West Wales Motorcycle Project (£19,490, 2026) and Tirabad Village Hall Committee (£15,000, 2026).
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Full details from National Lottery Community Fund
We want to directly involve communities in how we work and give out funding. We’ll dedicate at least 5% of our £500 million funding for England each year to You Decide.
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