I’m a community organisation seeking help or funding

The CRF Community Grants Scheme is a central part of Nottingham’s £21.2 Million CRF programme. Local voluntary and community organisations, charities and grassroots groups are able to apply for funding to deliver support in neighbourhoods across Nottingham. This includes projects that help residents currently experiencing financial hardship, prevents others from falling into financial difficulty, and strengthens the networks of support already in place within communities.

The CRF Community Grants Scheme opens every six months from May 2026 until July 2028 and will be open for a period of six weeks for applications. To apply you will need to complete the application form and budget template, but first you should read the grant guidance and criteria which outlines the types of activities we will be able to fund.

Additional support will be available through a workshop and one to one application advice sessions, details will be posted here to book your place. It is highly advisable you attend a session before you finalise your application.

The current deadline for applications to be received for consideration in the next funding round is 9am on Monday the 6^th July 2026.

• CRF Community Grants Scheme guidance and criteria
• CRF Community Grants Scheme application form (completed online)
• CRF Community Grants Scheme budget template (to be completed and emailed to crfgrants@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Other Grants

Nottingham City Council Public Health Grant Programme 

Nottingham City Council Public Health is pleased to launch the 2026 - 2027 Public Health Grant Programme. This funding supports voluntary, community, and not-for-profit organisations working to improve the health and wellbeing of Nottingham City residents.

Better Community Business Network (BCBN) Grant Initiative

The Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative offers small grants to support charities and community-led projects across the UK.

• One-off grants of up to £3,000
• Total annual fund of £36,000
• 12 grants awarded each year

Community Action Fund (Greggs Foundation)

The Community Action Fund supports a network of local organisations working to address a wide range of community challenges and strengthen local resilience.

National Lottery Awards for All England

Delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund, this programme provides funding for projects that bring people together, strengthen relationships, and improve communities.

• Grants from £300 to £20,000
• Projects can run for up to 2 years

Trusthouse Charitable Foundation

Trusthouse is an independent foundation that distributes around £2.5 million annually. It supports charities working in areas experiencing high levels of deprivation across the UK.

Aviva Foundation – Communities Fund and Financial Futures Fund

The Aviva Foundation supports small charities and non-profits tackling financial hardship and climate challenges.

• Improve financial wellbeing
• Address climate change and protect local environments

Priority is given to organisations working in areas of high deprivation, based on the English Indices of Deprivation.

The Grocers’ Charity

The Grocers’ Charity provides one-off grants to support charitable organisations, helping them deliver essential services and achieve their goals.