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Join our Climate Action Fund’s decision-making panel - applications now closed
This is an exciting opportunity for 2 people aged-18-30 to join our Climate Action Fund panel and help decide how millions of pounds are invested in communities across the UK.
From funding community projects to funding community power
David Knott, CEO of The National Lottery Community Fund, explains why we are shifting from funding community projects to helping build community power.
Jobs and skills boost for young Scots as £925,000 backs local projects
Young Scots are set to benefit from over £925,000 of funding to help them build skills, gain work experience and move towards employment, as part of a Young Start funding package.
New UK wide partnership to supercharge community gardening and benefit more people
New UK wide partnership to supercharge community gardening and benefit more people.
£3m to help communities shape the future of AI and confront the 'wisdom gap'
New programme will track AI’s real-world impacts at a local community level across the UK, and fund groundbreaking community-led AI tools.
Board members reappointed to the National Lottery Community Fund
The Secretary of State for The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has reappointed and extended the terms of five Board Members of The National Lottery Community Fund.
Planning a well-connected project - 3 inspiring examples
Discover 3 inspiring well-connected projects in Scotland. Learn how working with other services and organisations can strengthen your own funding application.
How system change can improve carers’ health
Understanding how system change can improve unpaid carers’ health by tackling root causes and reducing health inequalities through long‑term reform.
Planning a community-led project - 3 inspiring examples
Discover 3 inspiring community‑led projects in Scotland. Learn how involving local people, skills and feedback can strengthen your own funding application.
How schools and uniformed groups can involve their community
Advice for schools and uniformed groups about involving the wider community when applying for funding.