Grant News
The Charities Aid Foundation has announced that its Building Resilience Programme is open to applications.
The programme offers funding and support to UK social-purpose organisations working to preserve and protect freshwater ecosystems.
Grants of £40,000 to £70,000 over two years are available to help small and medium-sized charities and not-for-profit organisations strengthen their resilience, helping them adapt to challenges, recover from setbacks, and sustain their long-term impact.
Each grant is split between:
- unrestricted funding (50%) - this funding is to be used in ways that best supports your organisation’s mission, to create the time and capacity to engage with the programme
- resilience funding (50%) - this funding is to be ring-fenced for work that directly strengthens your resilience
Grants will be paid in two instalments:
- 60% paid following award confirmation and due diligence
- 40% paid on receipt of a light-touch Year 1 progress report
Successful applicants will also benefit from tailored support, webinars, and networking opportunities.
Eligible organisations include registered charities, community interest companies, community benefit societies and other non‑profit organisations with an annual income between £250,000 and £1.5 million.
Applications close at 12pm on 15 June 2026.
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