Calling all community groups and organisations in England – grants of up to £2,000 are available to apply for
funding for small, local organisations that are making a meaningful difference in their communities
Building on the success of previous funding rounds, the programme will run from January to September 2026 providing more opportunities to apply.
Priority will be shown to organisations which meet the following criteria:
- Funding for communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation
- Organisations that work with and support communities classed as marginalised or vulnerable
- If you have previously received funding through the programme: you are invited to apply again once your grant spend is complete and you have submitted an end of grant report
- If you were unsuccessful in previous rounds: we would welcome a new application from you this year
The programme is possible thanks to funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and is awarded through Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Places Trust, Postcode Neighbourhood Trust and Postcode Society Trust.
Applications will open on Wednesday 7 January and close in September 2026.