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Community Cohesion and Hate Crime £100,000 Grant

This fund closed to applications on Tuesday 10 June 2025 Nottingham City Council has launched the Community Cohesion and Hate Crime £100,000 Grant application process, offering a major opportunity for local organisations to help strengthen community ties and tackle hate across Nottingham. This is a one-off grant of up to £100,000 for two years to support one Voluntary and Community…

Roots and Routes fund

This fund cloded to applications on Monday 2 June 2025Funding of up to £20,000 for charities that have the majority of their work in England. The fund is for youth-led* organisations that are fighting for climate justice** in England. The Roots & Routes Fund combines the funds, expertise and networks of Blagrave Trust, Co-op Foundation, the Energy Saving Trust Foundation, OVO Foundation, and…

Combatting hate against Muslims fund

This fund closed to applications on Sunday 18 May 2025Victims of hate, particularly those from minority backgrounds, may sometimes be unwilling to report incidents to the police. This grant will support the work of an organisation or a consortium of organisations who wish to map a more accurate record of hate incidents affecting Muslims across England.The reporting system should allow for, and…

Free Fun and Food: HAF funding

This fund closed to applications on Monday 26 May 2025The Holiday Activity Fund programme has provided healthy food and enriching activities to disadvantaged children and young people across Nottingham since 2018, benefiting their health wellbeing and learning. Funded by the Department of Education, the programme is aimed at children and young people in reception to year 11 receipt of…

Mental wellbeing and suicide prevention grants for groups in Nottinghamshire

This fund closed to applications on Friday 30 May 2025Nottinghamshire County Council Public Health mental wellbeing and suicide prevention team has funding available for community and voluntary sector organisations within Nottinghamshire to apply for small grants of between £500 and £6000, with the aim of improving the mental wellbeing of residents and reducing the risk of self-harm and suicide.…

Improving mental health of young Black men in Nottingham City

This fund closed to applications on Wednesday 7 May 2025, 5pmNational and local data reveal that young Black men are disproportionately affected by mental health issues yet face barriers to early intervention and culturally appropriate care.Key Issues:Higher risk of severe mental illnessDisproportionate detention ratesRegional disparitiesThese findings highlight the urgent need for targeted,…

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New community grants launched by Nottingham City Council

There are separate deadlines for each funding stream, please see below for detailsNottingham City Council is using resources from its 2005/26 UK Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver a number of grant schemes to support residents, communities and businesses. Community Venues and Spaces grantThe deadline for applications is Wednesday 21 May 2025, 11.59pmCapital funding of £10,000 to £24,999…

Groundwork - Social Investment programmes

There is no set deadline for the following funds, applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible Community Builders FundThe Community Builders Fund provides loans of between £100k and £1.5m to UK charities and social enterprises based in England, Wales and Scotland who are improving people’s lives or the environment they live in.Not sure if this fund is for you? Want to talk about your…

Big Give - Women and Girls Match Fund

This fund closed to applications on Friday 30 May 2025 Match funding is available for registered charities with an annual income of at least £25,000 dedicated to serving the women and girls in their communities, fostering a future where every individual can thrive without limitations. Unrestricted funds of £2,500, £5,000 or £10,000 can be raised in public donations (to be doubled by match…

Charles Hayward Foundation Small Grant Programme - older people

There is no set deadline for applicationsFunds of up to £7,000 are available for voluntary organisations supporting older people, specifically preventative and early intervention programmes being delivered at the community level which allow older people to stay in their own homes and remain independent. They are interested in programmes that can demonstrate their effectiveness in improving…