Aims/Priorities: This fund aims to support flexible, unrestricted grants for small grassroots organisations that are working to make a positive difference in local communities, particularly those working to support marginalised or vulnerable groups.
Who can apply? Small, local, constituted voluntary and community organisations, including registered charities, with an annual income of less than £25,000 in the last financial year can apply.
Community interest companies (CICs) can apply if they have been in operating for two years with an asset lock (schedule one and two only).
Priority will be given to organisations that meet the following criteria:
- Have an annual income of £25,000 or under.
- Funding is for work in communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation.
- Organisations that work with and support communities that are classed as marginalised or vulnerable.
Applicants must provide a copy of their governing document.
Grant Amount: Grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available.
Application Process: This fund will reopen for applications on 15 September 2025.
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Groundwork website.
Deadline: There is currently no deadline
Contact Information: grassrootsgrants@groundwork.org.uk
Website: Grassroots Grants - Groundwork