This year, four community projects in the UK and Ireland will receive funding of up to £10,000 to host fun, summer activities in the local community for people aged between 21 – 65 years old. This can include transforming an outdoor space or community garden, running a summer art festival or purchasing sports, arts, theatre or music equipment.
Rowntree’s Free the Fund Community Grant Programme is open to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK and Ireland.
Projects must be delivered by the end of September 2026.
Funding to support VCSE organisations to expand community-based support, strengthen and transform existing day support offers, help individuals to live independently and prevent them from returning to rough sleeping.
The One Stop Community Partnership programme invites local community groups to apply for funding of up to £1,000, alongside the opportunity to work in partnership with their local One Stop.
Grants are available for UK-registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1 million to deliver projects and activities across all aspects of the arts and heritage.
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