Grant / Funding Available
If you are looking for a grant for a community, voluntary or charity group project, below are contact details for some of the key organisations which provide current funding opportunities.  If you need help writing a successful funding application, please see our help and advice section here https://rravs.org.uk/funding-advice/

High Sheriffs Fund Now Open

Charities and voluntary groups across Essex that are helping to protect people from harm, support victims of crime, or make their communities safer can now apply for grants from the...

Up to £20,000 for Local Capital Projects!

The Morrisons Foundation has launched its Connecting Communities Grant, offering registered charities up to £20,000 for capital projects that revitalise physical spaces, tackle social isolation, and keep essential local services...

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK government initiative that provides upfront capital grants to help property owners in England and Wales replace fossil fuel heating (gas, oil, LPG...

Healthy Family Relationships Small Grants

As part of Essex County Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting families, the Healthy Family Relationships (HFR) Grants Programme is now open for applications.  This initiative offers funding to community organisations...

Woodland Trust MOREwoods Scheme

The MOREwoods scheme funds up to 75% of costs (trees, protection, and expert site advice) for self-planted projects, or up to 60% if using a Woodland Trust contractor for areas...

Healthy Family Relationships Grants Programme 2026–27 – Applications Now Open

As part of Essex County Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting families, the Healthy Family Relationships (HFR) Grants Programme is now open for applications. This initiative offers funding to community organisations that have...

Co-op Local Community Fund

The Local Community Fund supports projects in Co-op members’ communities that provide access to opportunities and resources for people to thrive. Co-op Members can choose the local cause they want...

Sport England – Small Grants Programme

Sport England – Small Grants Programme – The Sport England Small Grants Programme has been set up to support local community sport projects that seek to increase participation, sustain participation...

BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need – several schemes are available including the emergency essentials funding for young people facing extremely difficult circumstances. https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/grants/...

Parkinsons UK

Parkinsons UK – Physical Activity Grants: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/grants-physical-activity-providers...