Grant News
Grants of up to £5,000 are available through the Comic Relief Community Fund (England), which is now open for applications. Groundwork is working with Comic Relief for a seventh year to deliver the programme for grassroots, community-led organisations across England.
The fund supports local organisations working to create positive change in their communities, with projects informed by the experiences of the people they support.
For 2026/27, funding will focus on three priority areas:
- basic needs, including homelessness, food, essential goods, welfare advice and cost of living support;
- early childhood development for children aged up to eight; and
- safety, including work to prevent violence against women and girls and support refugees and asylum seekers.
Voluntary and community groups, charities, social enterprises, Community Interest Companies (CICs) limited by guarantee, and not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee can apply. Organisations must be based in England, deliver their work in the region where they are located, and have an annual income of £250,000 or less.
Grants can support project or core costs, including staff wages, rent, energy bills, venue hire, training, volunteer-led services, outreach work and improvements to facilities.
Just over £600,000 is available in total, with around 120 organisations expected to receive funding. Priority may be given to organisations working in areas with higher levels of deprivation.
Applications must be submitted through the eligibility checker by 5pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Funded projects must be completed by 30 September 2027.
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