Aims/Priorities: The funding is for a non-profit distributing organisation that has a track record of supporting victims of crime or discrimination, particularly Muslim people, or has capability to do so.
The key objectives for the grant recipient will be to:
- Receive, record and analyse instances of anti-Muslim hate.
- Increase awareness of what a hate crime is, willingness to report it and the options available to those that witness or experience anti-Muslim hate.
- Make it easier for those that have been subject to anti-Muslim hate to report their experience.
- Monitor, record and report on online anti-Muslim hate.
- Facilitate appropriate support for victims.
Who can apply? Applications will be accepted from non-profit distributing incorporated organisations such as:
- Companies limited by guarantee, including Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
- Community Benefit Societies
Companies limited by guarantee must have been established for charitable, benevolent, or philanthropic purposes.
Applicants will need to demonstrate their ability to understand and work with Muslim communities.
Grant Amount: The following funding is being made available:
- Up to £650,000 in the 2025 to 2026 financial year
- Up to £1 million in the 2026 to 2027 and 2027 to 2028 financial years.
The government will keep funding beyond the 2027 to 2028 financial year under review.
There is no minimum grant.
Application Process: The first step in the application process is to register for the Combatting Hate Against Muslims fund, after which groups will then be invited to complete the application form, which will be available from 7 April 2025.
Applications open 7 April 2025. Funding awarded in July 2025.
The prospectus and the registration form can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Deadline: 18 May 2025
Contact Information: CHAMBid@communities.gov.uk
Website: Combatting Hate Against Muslims fund: prospectus - GOV.UK