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The National Lottery Community Fund · United Kingdom

National Lottery Awards for All (England)

Accepting applications

Small grants for community projects that bring people together, improve local places, help people reach their potential or support groups under cost-of-living pressure.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Accepting applications
Funding amount
£300-20,000, for up to 2 years
Listed deadline
Apply any time; decisions take about 16 weeks
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Charities, Municipalities, Schools, Libraries, archives and museums.
Where
England, United Kingdom
Good for
Community and social services, Children and youth, Elders and seniors, Arts and culture, Health and wellness, Land, water and environment, Sport and recreation
Pays for
A project, Events, festivals or workshops, Equipment or supplies, Paying people

Who it's intended for

Details
Voluntary and community groups, charities, CIOs, not-for-profit companies, community benefit societies, CICs, local councils and schools (for community projects). Needs 2 unrelated board members and a UK bank account. Not individuals or sole traders.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From a council for voluntary service summary; check the fund's website. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Voluntary and community groups, charities, CIOs, not-for-profit companies, community benefit societies, CICs, local councils and schools (for community projects). Needs 2 unrelated board members and a UK bank account. Not individuals or sole traders.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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