Grants of up to £10,000 available to deliver summer activities that improve wellbeing and outdoor community spaces.
Funder
Groundwork in partnership with Rowntree’s – Free the Fund Community Grant Programme
Who can apply
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Registered charities
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Not-for-profit organisations
Applicants must:
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Be based in the UK or Ireland
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Deliver work that improves adult wellbeing
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Focus on people aged 21 to 65
What’s funded
Projects delivering fun, engaging summer activities in 2026 that support wellbeing and bring communities together.
This could include:
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Improving or creating community green spaces
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Running summer arts or cultural festivals
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Outdoor wellbeing activities
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Purchasing equipment for sports or theatre activities
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Community gardening or environmental projects
Projects should focus on adult wellbeing and encourage participation in shared outdoor spaces.
How much
Up to £10,000
Deadline
Tuesday 31 March 2026
How to apply
Full details and application guidance available at:
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/rowntrees-free-the-fund/