How to apply

If you have been invited to apply

The Step Forward Fund is now closed to new applications. If you have been invited to apply, you will receive a link to the application form by email.

The final deadline to submit applications is noon on Friday 11 September 2026.

Help from our partners

This programme was developed in partnership with The Phoenix Community Trust its partners. These partners are keen to:

• help decide if this funding is right for you and your organisation

• provide support before and during the application process

They are also organisations led by and for Global Majority and racially minoritised communities.

Contact the organisation in the area you work for help and support.

• London, Southeast and East

  Ubele - info@phoenixlse.org

• North West

  Inclusive North - projects@inclusivenorth.org.uk

• Midlands

  South Asian Health Action (SAHA) kirit@sahauk.org

• North East and Cumbria

  Anti Racist Cumbria (ARC) - bayo@phoenixwaynec.org.uk

• Yorkshire & the Humber

  Impact Hub Yorkshire CIC - hello.yorkshire@impacthub.net

• South West

  Black South West Network - admin@bswn.org.uk

Contact us

You can also contact us for information or support by emailing: TPW@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk