Provider: Community fund

Grant Value: £300 to £20k

Status: Open

Summary: The organisation provides funding for projects that bring people together to build strong relationships and improve communities in England.

Who can apply?

• constituted voluntary or community organisation
• constituted group or club
• registered charity
• charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
• not-for-profit company
• community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee or limited by shares (if limited by shares, you must follow the Regulator of Community Interest Companies’ guidance on sharing profits)
• school – they can only fund your project if it mainly benefits and involves the communities around the school
• statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils)
• community benefit society

What will it fund?

• running costs for your organisation
• equipment
• one-off events
• staff and training costs
• transport
• utilities
• volunteer expenses
• small land or refurbishment projects

The application window is ongoing. Apply at least 16 weeks before you want to start the activities or spend any of the money.