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The National Lottery - Awards for All

National Lottery Awards for All is a small grants programme provided by the National Lottery Community Fund.

The funding is intended for projects that support communities to thrive by:

  • Bringing people together to build strong relationships in and across communities.
  • Improving the places and spaces that matter to communities.
  • Helping more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage.
  • Supporting people, communities and organisations that are facing increased demands and challenges as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis.

Grants of between £300 and £20,000 are available for up to two years. The NLCF can only fund an organisation for a maximum of £20,000 within a 12-month period. Grants can be used to pay for some or all of the project costs.

Applications are accepted from:

  • Voluntary and community organisations.
  • Constituted groups and clubs.
  • Registered charities.
  • Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).
  • Not-for-profit companies.
  • Community interest companies (CICs).
  • Schools (for projects that benefit and involve the communities around the school).
  • Statutory bodies (including local authorities, town, parish and community council).
  • Community benefit societies.

To be eligible for funding applicants must have:

  • Two unconnected people on the board or committee.
  • A UK bank account in the name of their organisation.
  • Annual accounts (unless the organisation is less than 15 months old).

The National Lottery Community Fund prioritises groups with smaller incomes; due to high demand, organisations that have a large annual income might not be able to get funding.

To be eligible for funding projects should:

  • Involve people and communities from the start.
  • Build on people's strengths.
  • Be connected in their community.

The grants can be used for the following costs:

  • The organisation's running costs.
  • Small land or refurbishment projects (relevant permissions need to be in place).
  • Equipment.
  • One-off events.
  • Staff costs.
  • Training costs.
  • Transport.
  • Utilities.
  • Volunteer expenses.

How To Apply

Area: England

Suitable for Voluntary or community organisations

Funding size £300 to £20,000, for up to two years

Application deadline Ongoing.

Apply at least 16 weeks before you want to start the activities or spend any of the money.

Funder



£300 - £20,000
no deadline
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