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Funding Programme available to England

(Updated on 30 September 2025)

Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future

The Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future supports bold partnerships that involve more people in climate action and create lasting change.

  • Project location: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales
  • Amount: £500,000 to £5,000,000
  • A decision in: 26 weeks
  • Programme status: Open to applications

National Lottery Awards for All England

We fund projects in England that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

  • Project location: England
  • Amount: £300 to £20,000
  • A decision in: 16 weeks
  • Programme status: Open to applications

National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment

We fund community-led projects that tackle the climate and nature emergency, improve the environment, and help people connect with and enjoy nature locally.

  • Project location: England
  • Amount: £300 to £20,000
  • A decision in: 16 weeks
  • Programme status: Open to applications

The Solidarity Fund

Funding in England for projects tackling root causes of inequality. We support lasting change led by people with lived experience, with projects that can grow and last.

  • Project location: England
  • Amount: £1,000,000 to £5,000,000
  • A decision in: 35 weeks
  • Programme status: Open to applications

The UK Fund

The UK Fund offers large grants to grow proven projects. We fund work with impact that can scale, change systems, and benefit communities across the UK.

  • Project location: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales
  • Amount: £500,000 to £5,000,000
  • A decision in: 36 weeks
  • Programme status: Open to applications

Reaching Communities England

We fund projects that strengthen communities and improve lives across England, with priority for the people and places that need it most.

  • Project location: England
  • Amount: £20,001 to £20,000,000
  • A decision in: 40 weeks
  • Programme status: Open to applications

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