Aims/priorities: The Fund supports efforts to create long-term change in society by addressing the causes of injustice and inequality by achieving social, economic, and environmental justice, and ending imbalances in wealth and power. It also gives people a say in where the money goes and is an alternative fund for those who struggle to get funding elsewhere.
In the current Roots Funding round, support is available for grassroots groups working to address Islamophobia, Afriphobia, racial injustice, and the legacies of British colonialism in the UK and Ireland.
Who can apply? Communities and campaign groups based in the UK and the Republic of Ireland that work for social, economic, and environmental justice are eligible to apply. Social enterprises, registered charities, and CICs are not usually funded, but applicants should contact the Edge Fund for further information.
Groups do not have to be formally constituted or registered to be eligible to apply, and are encouraged to have a bank account.
Priority will be given to:
- Work with the primary objective of creating long-term change in society by addressing the causes of injustice and inequality.
- Addressing issues facing a particular community and groups that are led by that community.
- Small groups with a small annual income that struggle to get funding elsewhere, particularly if other funders might consider them to be too radical.
In this round, groups must have an annual income of less than £5,000.
Grant amount: A total of £50,000 is available in the current funding round.
Grants of up to £1,000 are available.
Application process: Applications for the Roots Funding Round will be accepted between 15 October 2025 and 2 November 2025.
Q&A drop-in sessions will take place on the following dates:
- 15 October 2025 (16:30 - 17:30).
- 23 October 2025 (17:00 - 18:00).
- 31 October 2025 (17:00 - 18:00).
The Fund will only accept 100 applications this year.
An online application form is available on the Edge Fund's website. Applications may also be submitted by completing a Word file (available on the website) or by emailing an audio file.
Deadline: Sunday 2 November 2025.
Contact information: Tel: 0776 712 6915 Email: illary@edgefund.org.uk
Website: Edge Fund