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.
Reaching Communities England
We fund projects that strengthen communities and improve lives across England, with priority for the people and places that need it most.
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.
Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future
The Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future supports bold partnerships that involve more people in climate action and create lasting change.
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Preparing your application
Get guidance for what you need to know or prepare to apply.
Checks we do when you apply
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.
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