Grant Directories

The McCarthy Stone Foundation awards one-off grants to grassroots and volunteer-led charities and community organisations, CICs and social enterprises that support the wellbeing of older people, the educational needs of young people and the urban regeneration of communities across the UK. Through the Small Grants Programme, the Foundation provides grants of up to £5,000 for projects that will make a difference to those who need it most in local communities, particularly those recovering from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

People and Places will fund capital and revenue projects that encourage co-ordinated action by people who want to make their communities better places to live. The National Lottery Community Fund will support local and regional projects throughout Wales that focus on revitalising communities, improving community relationships, or enhancing local environments, community services and buildings. The local community must be involved in the design, development and running of the project. Funding is available for building, purchase of land, equipment, one off events, small capital projects, staff costs and refurbishments.

Voluntary and community groups, schools, community and town councils and health bodies can apply for grants of between £300 and £20,000 for projects which help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. Projects must meet at least one of their three aims; bring people together and build strong relationships in and across communities; improve the places and spaces that matter to communities; help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage. Funding is available for activities including: putting on events, activities or performances; buying equipment; running training courses; starting a new group; educational toys and games; volunteer's expenses or professional fees; transport costs and refurbishment.