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 for organisations in England who prioritise community agency and do work that tackles the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.
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 funded project. You'll find out how to share your funding news on social media, with local media and politicians.
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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Sixty communities to shape their own futures with £175 million fund
The 60 areas across England that will receive a share of the £175 million Community Wealth Fund have been revealed.
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When local people have power, lasting change happens
David Knott explains how The Community Wealth Fund will provide long-term funding and decision-making power to 60 neighbourhoods in England.
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Community Power: join our upcoming webinars
Learn how the Community Power Fund will support organisations to build community power in their area. Join a webinar to find out more before applying.
Meet the young people leading change in communities across the UK
Verity Caiger, Portfolio Manager at The National Lottery Community Fund, introduces our new youth voice advisors and panel members