Funding Bulletins

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Explore regularly updated funding opportunities and additional resources to achieve more for your community.

Find funds specific to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Further information and resources can also be found in Fundraising.

All funds listed on this page are from third parties. Select the external links and read the information and criteria provided by the funder carefully.

Funds are listed in alphabetical order.

England and Wales Cricket Board - EWCT Interest Free Loan Scheme 14466

The funding is intended to finance capital projects - including renovations - to improve facilities which contribute to increased participation in cricket. The maximum loan available is £50,000. Cricket clubs with a junior section can apply for £1,000 to £50,000. Cricket clubs without a junior section can apply for £1,000 to £20,000. All loans are interest free.


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England and Wales Cricket Board - Grass Pitch Improvement Fund 14468

Grants are available to support ECB affiliated cricket clubs to help address inequalities in access to safe, good quality grass cricket pitches across England and Wales. Priority will be given to application that support cricket for groups in the following: Women's and girls' cricket Cricket in diverse communities Disability cricket Low socio-economic groups (LSEG) Amount: this will be determined on a case by case basis


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England and Wales Cricket Board - Grass Pitch Improvement Fund 14865

Grants are available to support ECB affiliated cricket clubs to help address inequalities in access to safe, good quality grass cricket pitches across England and Wales. Priority will be given to application that support cricket for groups in the following:

  • Women's and girls' cricket
  • Cricket in diverse communities
  • Disability cricket
  • Low socio-economic groups (LSEG)

Amount: this will be determined on a case by case basis


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Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant 14892

Grants are available to community organisations in Pembrokeshire to support projects that deliver positive benefits for local residents and enhance their communities.

Amount: up to £100,000


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Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant - small grants 14893

Grants are available to community organisations in Pembrokeshire to support projects that deliver positive benefits for local residents and enhance their communities. Including supporting communities and building active, resourceful, connected, sustainable and creative places to live.

Amount: up to £15,000


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Enkalon Foundation 14932

Grants are available for projects assisting cross-community groups, self-help, assistance to the unemployed and groups helping disadvantaged members of society in Northern Ireland, especially in Antrim.

Amount: up to £6,000


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Epping Forest - UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Town and Village Partnership Kickstart Grants 14483

Grants for villages and towns in the Epping Forest area to form partnerships, bringing together local councils, businesses, community groups and residents, as part of the wider UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme. Amount: £1,000


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Eric Wright Charitable Trust 14620

Grants are available to local charities delivering community benefit projects in the North West of England. Amount: £35,000


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Esme Mitchell Trust 14933

Grants are available for a range of charitable causes in Northern Ireland, primarily in the areas of community development, advancement of health and projects of a heritage, cultural or artistic nature.

Amount: £1,000 to £3,000

For further information and how to apply please contact the Trust Administrator at Esme Mitchell Trust. Email: trusts@cfrlaw.co.uk


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Exeter - Ward Grants 14712

Grants are available for local community groups in Exeter to work on local projects that make a difference in their community and create change. Amount: £350


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Falkirk Council - Community Asset Transfer Grant 15025

Grants for groups undergoing or planning a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) process to cover associated costs.

Amount: up to £12,500


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Fareham - Community Funding 14664

One-off grants available to local voluntary groups, clubs and organisations for projects in Fareham that benefit the community.


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FCC Community Action Fund - England 14427

Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations for public amenity projects eligible under Object D of the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) and located within 10 miles of an eligible FCC Environment landfill site. Amount: between £2,000 and £100,000


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FCC Scottish Action Fund (under and over £10,000) 14975

Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations for environmental and community-based projects that are within 10 miles of any landfill site or transfer station in Scotland and are for the benefit of the general public.

Amount: £2,000 to £40,000


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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council 14960


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Fermanagh Recreational Trust 14966

Deadline: 31/08/2025

Grants are available to constituted sporting and arts-based organisations and individuals based in Fermanagh to support the organisation, development and funding of recreational activities and facilities with particular emphasis on young people and youth development.


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Fermanagh Trust 14967

Grants are available to voluntary and community groups working to improve and promote the wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and socially excluded in Fermanagh communities.

Amount: £150 to £3,000


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Fife - Levenmouth Reconnected Programme 15028


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Fife - Youth Work Projects Grant 15031

Grants are available to voluntary organisations who wish to develop innovative projects with young people in Fife.

Amount: £500


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Fife Council 15026

Various grants for sport and youth groups and individuals can be found on the Fife Council website.


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Fife Environment Trust - Small and Large Grants Scheme 15027

Grants of up to £50,000 are available for community, environmental and heritage projects that benefit local communities within Fife.


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Firstport - Step Up 14976

Loans are available to early and growth stage social enterprises in Scotland to fund successful growth strategies. The Loan Fund aims to support social enterprises that want to repeat or scale ideas that have previously delivered growth for their businesses.

Amount: Interest-free loans of between £5,000 and £30,000 are available


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Flexible Finance Fund 14452

Flexible grants and loans are available to support Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises in England that need funds to help them to grow and become more resilient. Amount: £50,000 to £1,500,000


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Flintshire - Community Chest Grants 14894

Grants are available to support community-focused activities organised by local not-for-profit voluntary and community groups operating in the Flintshire area.

Amount: £1,000


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Flintshire - UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Community Key Fund 14895

Grants are available to support community-led or community-owned venues and facilities in Flintshire to develop, strengthen and enhance community infrastructure and community-based projects, as part of the wider UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Amount: £2,000 to £50,000


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Focus Foundation (Merthyr Tydfil) 14896

Grants are available for charities and community groups for projects addressing mental health; underprivileged children and young adults; local community projects that are located close to the Focus Group's regional office in Merthyr Tydfil.

Amount: range from £2,000 to £8,000


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Football Association of Wales - PAWB Fund 14866

The funding is intended to help provide vital equipment to young football players such as boots, shin pads, goalkeeper gloves, sports goggles, contact lenses and hijabs, in addition to travel costs and membership fees. The fund can be applied for by or on behalf of any football player living in Wales aged 5-18, to support and assist them with accessing football opportunities and/or equipment.

Amount granted is at the discretion of PAWB Fund.


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Football Foundation - Catering Unit Fund 14453

New grant available to allow grassroots organisations to install a Catering Unit, at their site, to both generate income and improve the experience for players and spectators. There is some specific criteria that all clubs will meet so please read details carefully before progressing an application. Amount: up to £50,000


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Football Foundation - Facilities Grants 14469

Grants are available for the provision of capital items, or to refurbish/improve existing community football facilities in England.


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Ford Britain Trust 14597

Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and schools for projects that benefit local communities in Great Britain with preference given to Essex, including East London, Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, Liverpool, and Bridgend (South Wales). Amount: up to £3,000


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Ford Britain Trust 14897

Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and schools for projects that benefit local communities in Great Britain with preference given to Essex, including East London, Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, Liverpool, and Bridgend (South Wales).

Amount: £3,000


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Forest of Dean - Rural England Prosperity Fund: Business Grants 14713

Grants are available to micro businesses and SMEs in rural areas of Forest of Dean to invest in growth and development, as part of the Rural England Prosperity Fund programme. Amount: £3,000 to £25,000


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Forever Manchester 14621

Grants are available to support voluntary and community groups in Greater Manchester for general community benefit, including grassroots support, volunteering and the lives of young people.


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Forman Hardy Charitable Trust 14518

Grants are available for charitable organisations in Nottinghamshire carrying out education, music or welfare activities. For further information on how to obtain this fund locally, please contact the following: Enquiries Tel: 0115 9508 580 E-Mail: FHCTRequests@formanhardy.com


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Foundation Derbyshire - Freemasons of Derbyshire Fund 14510

Grants are available to charities, voluntary and community groups for projects and activities that support community life, promote health and wellbeing and tackle disadvantage across Derby and Derbyshire. Amount: up to £2,500


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Foundation Derbyshire - Locko Fund for Children and Young People 14511

Grants are available for voluntary groups working with children and young people in Spondon and Erewash to purchase equipment to support their activities. Amount: up to £2,500


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Foundation Scotland - Achlachan Wind Farm Community Fund 15032

Deadline: 15/12/2025

Grants are available to organisations in the Halkirk area for community activity and development.

Amount: up to £10,000


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Foundation Scotland - Cockburnspath & Cove Community Fund 15033

Deadline: 16/09/2025

Grants for community projects to benefit the residents of the Cockburnspath & Cove Community Council area in the Scottish Borders.

Amount: Small grants between £500 and £20,000. Large grants over £20,000


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Foundation Scotland - Community Benefit Funds 15034

Funding for voluntary and community organisations which are working for the benefit of residents and communities in specific community council areas in Scotland.


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Foundation Scotland - Denny and District Community Fund 15035

Deadline: 23/09/2025 and 09/12/2025

Grants are available to charitable organisations to support community projects in the Denny and District community council area in Falkirk.

Amount: from £500 to £10,000


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