Grant Directories

East Midlands Railway (EMR) makes funding available to support communities and organisations along the EMR Line, and the towns and villages it serves. Through the EMR Community Fund, charities, schools, youth groups, sports clubs, community rail partnerships, station adoption groups and other not-for-profit organisations based within 15km of an EMR Station can apply for funding for projects that make a difference to those that need it the most. Projects should focus on making travel sustainable, healthy and accessible; supporting diversity and inclusion; supporting social and economic development; and providing a voice for the community. 

The £150 million Community Ownership Fund, which is part of the government’s strategy to build back better from the Covid-19 pandemic, provides grants for communities throughout the UK to take ownership of local facilities, community assets and amenities at risk of closure such as pubs, theatres, post offices, sports grounds, parks and corner shops, etc. Voluntary and community organisations can bid for match funding of up to £250,000 to support the purchase and/or renovation costs of these assets. Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full application during a specified bidding window which will be announced in due course. The fund will run until 2024/25.