Grants for Community Development businesses

36 grants available across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Germany.

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Community Development grants

36 verified grants for Community Development businesses

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Community and economic support

Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)

HS2 Ltd

£1 – £250Knon-repayable
31 Mar 2035

Provides grants to local communities and economies disrupted by the construction of Phase One and Phase 2a of HS2 between London and Crewe.

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Community grant

Arm Community Fund

Arm Community Fund

£1 – £3Knon-repayable
1 May 2026 · Closed

The Arm Community Fund provides grants of up to £3,000 to support local initiatives that strengthen communities and assist people facing challenges. Priority areas include community development, support for children, young people, families, and adults in crisis.

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Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Program (UK)

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£1 – £7Knon-repayable
1 May 2026 · Closed

The Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund offers grants of up to £7,000 (with exceptional projects up to £30,000) to support charitable, educational, environmental, and community projects benefiting residents of Clay Coton, Crick, Lilbourne, and Yelvertoft. The fund …

Community DevelopmentEducationEnvironment
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Make It Happen Fund: Small Grants for Community Action in Islington (UK)

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£1 – £500non-repayable
11 May 2026 · Closed

The Make It Happen Fund provides small grants of up to £500 to Islington residents and community groups for projects that improve wellbeing, encourage community engagement, and strengthen local connections. The fund supports activities ranging from community events and arts …

Community DevelopmentHealthArts
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Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards Program in United Kingdom

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£200 – £1Knon-repayable
26 Oct 2026

The Michael Austin Harlick Fund provides grants to support young athletes in Hampshire by funding awards, trophies, and initiatives that promote sports participation. Grants range from £200 to £1,000 and are available to not-for-profit community organizations, schools, and …

Community DevelopmentEducationTechnology
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Submissions open for Dayas Music Scholarship Fund (UK)

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£100 – £600non-repayable
26 Oct 2026

The Dayas Music Scholarship Fund provides grants of £100–£600 to adults in Hampshire, Portsmouth, or Southampton pursuing musical studies or projects that benefit personal development and the wider community. The fund prioritizes pianoforte studies, supports a …

Community DevelopmentArts
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School-based Nursery Capital Grant Programme (UK)

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£1 – £1Mnon-repayable
30 Sep 2026

The School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027–2030 is a capital funding programme from the Department for Education supporting local authorities to expand or create school-based nursery provision. Delivered through Phase 3, the programme funds new or expanded …

Community DevelopmentEducation
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Supporting Community Led Action to Restore Atlantic and Arctic Ecosystems

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£1 – £1Mnon-repayable
29 May 2026 · 16d left

The BlueActionAA Community-Led Pilot Action Call (BAAC-01) provides cascading grants between €200,000 and €2 million to support community-led marine and freshwater ecosystem restoration across the Atlantic and Arctic regions. Projects must align with the EU Mission “Restore …

Community Development
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Burton Wold Community Wind Farm Fund Program (UK)

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£1 – £30Knon-repayable
1 May 2026 · Closed

The Burton Wold Community Wind Farm Fund provides grants to support education, environmental projects, and community initiatives in Burton Latimer and Cranford. Small, locally managed voluntary or community organizations can apply for funding ranging from £5,000 up to £30,000, …

Community DevelopmentEducationEnvironment
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Applications open for the Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund (UK)

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£1 – £1Knon-repayable
20 Apr 2026 · Closed

The Dorset Community Foundation is offering the Lord-Lieutenant’s Fund to support young people in Dorset with recognised sporting talent who face financial or personal barriers. Eligible applicants aged 14 to 21 can receive up to £1,000 for costs such as equipment, kit, …

Community DevelopmentYouth
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Large Grants Programme for Church Building Conservation (UK)

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£1 – £50Knon-repayable
7 Jul 2026 · 2mo left

The Large Grants Programme supports Christian places of worship in the United Kingdom by funding major structural repairs and community-use improvements such as kitchens and accessible toilets. Eligible churches can receive up to £50,000, but funding will not exceed 50% of …

Community DevelopmentEnvironmentTechnology
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Futures in Formation: A Public Art Programme 2026–2027 (India)

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£1 – £1Mnon-repayable
20 Apr 2026 · Closed

The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA) and Serendipity Arts Foundation (SAF) have launched the second edition of Futures in Formation: A Public Art Programme. The programme supports Indian artists and collectives with Rs. 3 lakh each to develop community-engaged …

Community DevelopmentArts
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Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity Main Grants Opportunity (UK)

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£2K – £10Knon-repayable
31 May 2026 · 18d left

The Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity provides Main Grants of £2,000 to £10,000 to registered charities working in Wales. Funding supports projects in the arts, education, health, and social concern, with a focus on small and local organisations whose …

Community DevelopmentEducationHealth
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Call for Applications: Sea-Changers Innovation Fund in United Kingdom

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£1 – £10Knon-repayable
30 Apr 2026 · Closed

The Sea-Changers Innovation Fund supports innovative projects that address marine conservation threats across the UK. Grants fund creative research, direct conservation actions, species protection, and community engagement initiatives. Awards range up to £10,000, …

Community DevelopmentEnvironmentResearch
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Applications open for Interdisciplinary Residencies Program

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£1 – £1Mnon-repayable
31 May 2026 · 18d left

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is accepting applications for its 2027 Interdisciplinary Residencies Program, offering artists, writers, scholars, and conservation scientists dedicated time and space to pursue creative or research projects. Residents work in a …

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Entries open for the Geneva Challenge

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£1 – £1Mnon-repayable
24 Apr 2026 · Closed

The Geneva Challenge invites graduate student teams to design innovative, interdisciplinary, and practical solutions addressing the future of work. Five finalist teams (one per continent) will present in Geneva with travel covered, competing for prizes up to CHF 10,000. …

Community Development
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Torbay Local Heritage Grant Scheme (United Kingdom)

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£500 – £7Knon-repayable
30 Apr 2026 · Closed

The Torbay Local Heritage Grant Scheme supports community-led projects celebrating the area’s literary, artistic, and musical heritage. Grants ranging from £500 to £7,000 aim to strengthen local identity, engagement, and well-being while conserving tangible, intangible, and …

Community DevelopmentArtsTechnology
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UK Grants for Human Rights and Justice Initiatives

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£10K – £30Knon-repayable
24 Apr 2026 · Closed

The Open Programme provides flexible grant funding of £10,000–£30,000 per year to UK-registered charities working to advance human rights and justice. Grants can be awarded for one to three years and are often provided on an unrestricted basis. Overview The …

Community Development
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Arm Community Fund for Local Projects (UK)

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£1 – £3Knon-repayable
1 May 2026 · Closed

The Arm Community Fund provides grants of up to £3,000 to support local initiatives that strengthen communities and assist people facing challenges. Priority areas include community development, support for children, young people, families, and adults in crisis. Applications …

Community DevelopmentYouth
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Thalia WB Community Fund for Environmental and Community Improvement (UK)

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£10K – £50Knon-repayable
1 Jun 2026 · 19d left

The Thalia WB Community Fund provides grants of £10,000–£50,000 to non-profit organizations and parish councils in Cambridgeshire for projects enhancing public amenities, environmental habitats, and buildings of historical, architectural, or religious importance. Applicants …

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