On this page, we will share relevant funding opportunities and information on how to apply. You can sign up to our mailing list for updates and read through this resource fundraising advice.
Below, you can find a list of funding opportunities currently available and we will update this page with any more information and resources that may help you.
Any questions? Contact us using [email protected].
Festival of Nature
Find out moreDeadline March 24, 2025
Festival of Nature is back and will take place during Great Big Green Week in Bristol and Bath! As part of this year's Festival of Nature's community programme, local community groups and organisations are invited to put on their own events. Micro-grants of £100 are available for community activity in Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire. If you have any questions, please contact the Festival of Nature team at [email protected].
Greener Together: Empowering Communities, Inspiring Change
Find out moreDeadline: Saturday 15th March
Climate Cymru have announced a fund to help communities across Wales bring their green ideas to life during Great Big Green Week! Whether you’re planning an eco-festival, a sustainability workshop, a community garden project, or an arts-based climate initiative, Climate Cymru wants to help make it happen! This funding is designed to support underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, disabilities and youth, and can be used to contribute to your event costs.
Grow Wild Community Programme 2025
Find out moreDeadline: 3pm, Thursday 13 February 2025
Grow Wild’s Community Programme supports groups to transform urban spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife by planting and championing UK native plants, and are seeking 20 community groups from across the UK to join the programme in 2025.
Better Community Business Network Grant Initiative
Find out moreDeadline: 16 February 2025
Launched in September 2014, BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects.
This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award of up to £3,000 per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve.
ActionFunder
Find out moreOngoing
ActionFunder is a funding platform for non-profits in the UK looking for grants from businesses and foundations. The platform is home to over 6,000 charities, community groups and CICs seeking funding, and people across the country are using the platform to support their projects. Signing is quick and easy – and free!
The National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All
Find out moreOngoing
Awards for All is the National Lottery’s flagship funding programme, providing small grants to community organisations. The grant amount varies from £300 – £20,000, and organisations can hold their grant for up to two years. A key focus is helping communities become environmentally sustainable.
The National Lottery also recommends these other climate action funders.
Aviva’s Community Fund
Find out moreOngoing
Aviva are supporting building stronger, more resilient communities across the UK by helping small charities and community causes with their Community Fund. This fund is focused on supporting communities to test innovative ideas, explore new sustainable strategies with risk, and provide support and resources to initiatives that help drive communities forward.
This is a match funding system, so Aviva will match each donation you receive up to £250. Organisations can receive up to £50,000 in match funding and eligible causes can apply at any time.