Applications close Friday 28th November 2025 at 23.59

Full details: https://ealc.gov.uk/community-initiative-fund-cif/

Applications will open in Spring 2026. All organisations will receive a minimum of £1000

To find more visit https://www.coop.co.uk/local-causes and see below for morw ways that the Co-op is supporting local communities.

Community groups, charities, schools and other local organisations can apply for grants of £500 to £2,000 to support nature-based projects that contribute to local nature recovery and community wellbeing.

Find out more: https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/waste-environment/essex-lnp-community-fund-2025-application-form/

Residents and organisations across the district can apply for grants of £2,000 to £5,000 for not‑for‑profit projects that enhance wellbeing and improve quality of life in Rochford.

To be eligible, projects must:

• Benefit Rochford communities and be delivered within the district
• Demonstrate community involvement in their design and delivery
• Show sustainability and long-term value
• Support the Council’s community, health and environmental priorities and align with the Castle Point and Rochford Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Councillor Mike Webb, Rochford District Council’s Chair of the Communities, Wellbeing & Housing Committee said “We are incredibly proud to support projects that strengthen community spirit and improve the lives of people across the district. The Community Fund offers a valuable opportunity for local groups to turn great ideas into meaningful action, and I look forward to seeing the positive initiatives that emerge this year.”

Applications close on Friday 31 July 2026. Full eligibility criteria and application guidance are available at www.rochford.gov.uk/funding.

For more information, contact the Community Services Department on 01702 546366 or email funding@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk.

If so, they are looking to support locally led projects up to the value of £10,000.

A project that will :-

• Benefit local people in our community
• Demonstrate that its deliverable within the awarded grant.
• Demonstrate how it will be delivered.

COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION BY 12th MAY 2026

Online application https://rayleighlionsclub.org.uk/grantform/or download the form below.

Send any queries via this link: https://rayleighlionsclub.org.uk/grant-query/

Full details: https://rayleighlionsclub.org.uk/grant2026/

Rayleigh Lions will evaluate all entries by 24 June 2026.  Shortlisted entries may then be invited to present bids.  Any successful bid / bids will be announced by mid August 2026.

GOOD LUCK!

This event is designed to bring together funders and community organisations from across our local area. We know that many local organisations are doing outstanding work but can often feel underrepresented when it comes to accessing funding opportunities.

The fair will provide a valuable opportunity to:

• Meet funders face-to-face
• Learn about current and upcoming funding opportunities
• Gain practical advice on strengthening funding applications
• Build connections across the local voluntary and community sector

Funders exhibiting include:

• National Lottery Heritage Fund
• Fowler, Smith & Jones Trust
• Shared Space Boost Fund
• Community Investment Board
• People’s Postcode Lottery / Trusts
• Historic England
• National Lottery Community Fund
  …and more!

Whether you are a small grassroots group or a more established organisation, we would be delighted for you to join us. Feel free to pass the event link to further organisations!

Please order your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-community-funding-fair-tickets-1986526831228?aff=oddtdtcreator

This campaign runs across the whole of May so the good causes in your network have lots of time to get involved. It’s open to community groups, voluntary organisations, charities, CICs, social enterprises, sport organisations, schools and education settings, churches and faith organisations.

Find out more:  https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/how-it-works/