Grants up to £75,000 to support larger improvement projects to rural community buildings in England such as full refits and extensions.
This scheme is for those responsible for rural community buildings who wish to make substantive improvements to their building, whether that be extensions or improving energy efficiency and contributing to Net Zero.
Awards can be made to cover 20% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum amount of £75,000. The balance of funding for the works proposed must be in place, or at least confirmed within 6 months of receiving a grant offer. We recommend you only submit an application to the fund once the project is ready to proceed, and you have everything in place.
Please note, smaller grants up to £5,000 are available for more modest improvements.
Unrestricted grants for small charitable organisations (income under £1m) making a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet.
Funding is available for both project and core costs. Supporting work with people in trouble, particularly young offenders and ex-offenders, as well as other disadvantaged young people.
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for VCSE organisations to support the priorities in the Police and Crime Plan, including safer places and thriving communities.