Funding programmes

  1. Funding
  2. Funding programmes
  3. Awards over £20,001
  4. England

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 5 years
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  2. The Solidarity Fund

    Long-term funding for organisations in England dealing with the causes of inequality.

    Area
    England
    Suitable for
    voluntary and community organisations
    Funding size
    £1 million to £5 million in total, that you can spend over 5 to 10 years. We expect to fund around 10 organisations in the first year.
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  3. Our vision for funding in England

    We’re setting out a bold new vision for how we’ll support communities across England.

    Area
    England

UK-wide

  1. Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future

    With this funding we want to involve more people in climate action. And we want to inspire bold and exciting change.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Suitable for
    Formal partnerships, working across sectors and including community representation. This could include but is not limited to organisations in the community and voluntary sector, the public sector, the environment sector, or with expertise such as story-telling, learning and impact.
    Funding size
    The minimum you can ask for is £500,000. We expect the majority of projects to be between £1 and £1.5 million over a minimum of 3 to 5 years. We’ll also consider larger or longer-term projects. If you want to apply for more funding over a longer period you should give us more details in your application form.
    Application deadline

    You will be able to apply until 17 December 2025.

  2. The UK Fund

    Larger amounts of funding for to expand on existing work. We’ll fund projects that help bring diverse communities together. We’ll also fund projects that help children and young people use their voice to influence change.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Suitable for
    Voluntary or community organisations, statutory organisations
    Funding size
    £500,000 to £5 million. Funding is available for 2 to 10 years. We expect to fund around 20 projects a year.
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  3. 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 £500,000
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  4. 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

  5. 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