Unrestricted grants of up to £2,000 for small local groups making a positive difference.


Funder

Groundwork in partnership with People’s Postcode Lottery – Grassroots Grants

Who can apply

Small, local organisations in England that:

  • Have an annual income of up to £25,000 (last financial year)

  • Are delivering positive community impact

What’s funded

Unrestricted funding that can be used flexibly where it is most needed.

This could include:

  • Access to food or basic essentials

  • Improvements to local green spaces

  • Cultural initiatives

  • Wellbeing and support activities

  • Environmental volunteering

  • Training and capacity building

  • Core organisational costs

Please note: the programme will not fund sports or physical activity-based projects.

How much

Up to £2,000

700 organisations will be funded across England.

Timescale

  • Decisions within 10 weeks of submission

  • Successful organisations will have 12 months to spend the grant

Deadline

Applications close in September

How to apply

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