Grant News

Organisations in England that work to address the underlying causes of poverty, discrimination and disadvantage can apply for long-term funding through The Solidarity Fund from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Grants range from £1 million to £5 million and can last between five and ten years. The funding is flexible and can be used for everyday running costs and project work.

The Solidarity Fund expects to award around £50 million per year until 2030 

The fund supports ambitious projects that aim to change how systems work. These projects should be led by and accountable to people with direct experience of inequality.

Eligible applicants include formally established voluntary and community organisations, registered charities and CIOs, not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee, Community Interest Companies (CICs), community benefit societies, and established partnerships.

Priority will be given to projects that go beyond short-term services and instead tackle the deeper causes of inequality, strengthen communities, and share lessons that can help improve wider policies and systems.

Because the grants are large, applications will go through a detailed assessment process. Before applying, organisations should make sure their leadership structures, financial management, and long-term plans are strong enough to manage this level of funding.

There is no deadline to apply.  Decisions are made on a quarterly basis.