Funding programmes

Funding, Funding programmes, Awards over £20,001, England

England

  1. Reaching Communities England

    Offers a larger amount of funding (over £20,001) for projects that last up to five years. We’re looking for projects that work with their community – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.

    Area
    England
    Suitable for
    Voluntary or community organisations
    Funding size
    £20,001 or more, for up to five years
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  2. Partnerships

    Offers a larger amount of funding (over £20,001) for organisations that work together with a shared set of goals to help their community thrive – whether that’s a community living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.

    Area
    England
    Suitable for
    Voluntary or community organisations
    Funding size
    £20,001 or more, for up to five years
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  3. #iwill Fund

    The #iwill Fund will enable more young people to take part in social action through high quality opportunities which create lifelong habits.

    Area
    England

UK-wide

  1. Awards from the UK Portfolio

    The UK Portfolio explores new and innovative approaches, and develops and tests new ways of building a stronger civil society.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Funding size
    Over £50,000
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  2. Forces in Mind

    Supporting the psychological wellbeing and successful and sustainable transition of veterans and their families into civilian life.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  3. Other National Lottery Funders

    If none of the current The National Lottery Community Fund programmes are suitable for your project, one of the other Lottery funders may be able to help.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Suitable for
    Voluntary or community organisations, Public sector organisations, Private sector organisations
    Application deadline

    Check the other funder's websites

  4. Climate Action Fund - Energy and Climate

    This funding aims to help communities across the UK to address climate change. We’re looking for projects that focus on community-driven energy projects that can deliver benefits to climate, environment and society. Strengthening the health and wellbeing of people and communities across the UK.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Suitable for
    Community and voluntary organisations
    Funding size
    Projects can apply for up to £1.5 million over 2 to 5 years, with most projects awarded £1 million. Minimum grant £500,000. We aim to fund around 8-12 projects.
    Total available
    £8.5 million
    Application deadline

    You can apply when you’re ready. We expect the programme to remain open until at least December 2023 but it will depend on when and how many others apply for our funding.

  5. The UK Fund

    We’re looking to fund organisations that want to do more to help communities come together and help make us a better-connected society.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Funding size
    £500,000 to £5 million
    Application deadline

    Ongoing