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/
Heritage Lottery Fund
Heritage Lottery Fund – Heritage Grants fund projects relating to the national, regional or local heritage of the UK which aim to conserve and enhance diverse heritage and/or encourage more...
Arts Council England
Arts Council England – Grants for arts activities that benefit people in England or that help artists and arts organisations to carry out their work. Supported aims of the programme...
LNP Community Fund
The Essex Local Nature Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of the LNP Community Fund, a new funding opportunity designed to empower local communities to take action in Essex...
Essex Association of Local Councils
Essex Association of Local Councils – EALC are currently offering grant for projects providing food support to benefit communities. For further information email funding@ealc.gov.uk https://ealc.gov.uk/food-support-fund/...
National Lottery Community Fund
National Lottery Community Fund – a variety of grants are available depending on the size of the project. Under £10k and over £10k https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding...
Maureen’s Gift (Sanctuary Housing)
Maureen’s Gift (Sanctuary Housing) – Grants up to £500 for projects that benefit residents across the Rochford District Council area email getinvolved@sanctuary-housing.co.uk or call 0800 131 3348 / 0300 123...
Tesco Stronger Starts
Tesco Stronger Starts provides grants for up to £2,000 for projects which bring benefit to the local community https://tescostrongerstarts.org.uk/...
People’s Postcode Lottery
People’s Postcode Lottery funding round dates for 2026 are now available at https://www.postcodeplacestrust.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant...
LNP Community Fund
The Essex Local Nature Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of the LNP Community Fund, a new funding opportunity designed to empower local communities to take action in Essex...
Community Initiatives Fund (CIF)
The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) is designed to help Community and Voluntary Sector organisations, groups, clubs and Parish & Town Councils improve and support their local community. For 2025-2026, the...