Funding in England
Our funding approach
We want to create resilient communities that are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
Community agency, power and control will be at the heart of our England funding portfolio. We will stand alongside communities, supporting them as they tackle their challenges and fulfil their potential. We will increase our investment in the building blocks of community-led change, with a particular focus on communities where people feel least in control.
Read more about our strategic approach:
Funding programmes
National Lottery Awards for All England
We fund projects in England that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.
The Solidarity Fund
Funding in England for projects tackling root causes of inequality. We support lasting change led by people with lived experience, with projects that can grow and last.
Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partnership
We’re seeking 10 partner organisations in England to address health inequities from structural racism, with lived experience and community knowledge.
#iwill Fund 2025 - strand 2
Funding for projects that help young people in England take action on issues that matter to them and their communities. For ages up to 20, or 25 with support needs.
Support
Explore articles that can help you get ready to apply, prepare your application and manage your funding when you are awarded.
Preparing your application
Get guidance for what you need to know or prepare to apply.
Guide to checks we do on your information
Read about the checks we do when you apply for funding.
Promoting your project
Guidance about how to promote your project and tell the world about the work you're doing with our funding.
Managing funding up to £20,000
Read guidance about how to manage a project with funding with up to £20,000.
Managing funding over £20,001
Read guidance about how to manage a project with funding over £20,001.
Recent news in England
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Closing of Spirit of 2012
Phil Chamberlain talks about the work Spirit of 2012 has done as it comes to its planned close this month.
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What Big Local teaches us about community-led change
A new website shares the impact of the Big Local programme which supports organisations in creating long-term change in their communities.
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Good food, for everyone, forever
In this blog Liz Watchorn, Head of Funding shares why the new round of the Climate Action Fund is designed to support long-term positive change in UK food systems.
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What community means as we begin 2026
In 2025, communities led change across the UK. Our Chief Executive Officer, David Knott reflects on trust, equity, youth, and how funding supported resilience and renewal.