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The National Lottery Community Fund
National Lottery Awards for All England
Grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years that bring people together and improve communities in England. Open all year, with a decision in about 16 weeks. Smaller organisations are prioritised.
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- You could get
- £300 – £20,000
- no fixed round
- Deadline
- Closed
- Effort
- Light
- short form, little evidence needed
Who can apply
- Constituted voluntary or community organisations, constituted groups or clubs, registered charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), not-for-profit companies, community interest companies (CICs), schools, statutory bodies and community benefit societies
- Every applicant must have at least 2 board or committee members who are not related
- There is no fixed income limit, but funding is prioritised for organisations with smaller annual incomes
- Individuals, sole traders, organisations based outside the UK, and companies that can pay profits to directors, shareholders or members cannot apply
- You cannot apply while you hold an Awards for All England grant that has not finished, or while waiting for a decision on another application to the programme
What it funds
- Running costs, equipment, one-off events, staff and training costs, transport, utilities, volunteer expenses, and small land or refurbishment projects
- Public liability insurance, professional qualifications and affiliation fees to governing bodies can be included where the project needs them
What it will not fund
- Costs you've already paid for
- Alcohol
- Contingency costs, loans, endowments or interest
- Someone else to write your application for you
- Fundraising
- VAT you can reclaim
- Religious activities (religious organisations can apply if the project benefits the wider community)
- Statutory services or activities
- Schoolwork support during school hours
- Overseas travel, or projects that take place outside the UK
- Activities that make a profit for private gain
- Giving cash or gifts directly to individuals
How to apply
- Apply using the online form — you can save your work and come back to it
- The Fund reviews your application and responds within 16 weeks, and may contact you to discuss your project
- If successful, you are told by email, and the money is paid within 14 days
applications written for you by private businesses, bid writers or consultants are not accepted