The National Lottery Community Fund
It starts with community
We fund community projects that help people connect, grow and build a better future. We focus on supporting people facing poverty, disadvantage or discrimination. By 2030, we will share over £4 billion to create stronger, fairer communities across the UK.
Read our strategy.
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Our four community-led missions
Stronger communities create brighter futures, that's why we back brilliant projects led by local people. Here are the community-led missions that will help us build a kinder, healthier society.
Communities come together
Learn about the benefits we aim to see when communities build connections, reduce loneliness and create spaces where everyone feels welcome.
Communities help children and young people thrive
See the positive changes we want projects to achieve for babies, children and young people as they grow, connect and build brighter futures.
Communities are healthier
Find out about the improvements we look for in physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, and how projects can help communities live healthier lives.
Communities are environmentally sustainable
Explore the outcomes we want to see from projects that protect nature, reduce environmental harm and help communities respond to climate change.
Your funding journey
From idea, to application, to getting started on your funded project.
Getting ready to apply
Find clear, practical guidance to help you access support and confidently complete funding applications. Get the help you need to apply successfully.
Funding programmes
Browse all our funding programmes in one place. Filter the list by key criteria to find the right one for you.
Managing your funding
Get detailed support to help you manage your grant after it is awarded. Learn how to report progress, promote your work, and make the most of your funding.
News
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The new Young Start: shaped by children and young people
Rachel Mathers, our Young Start Development Manager, shares how supporting children and young people across the UK shaped the refreshed Young Start programme in Scotland.
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It started with a new way of learning – Gwynfor’s story
Projects like Welcome to Our Woods don’t just support individuals, they create benefits that ripple into the wider community.
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It started with a friendly face – Nmoye’s story
Through Support and Action Women’s Network, Nmoye helps build inclusion, confidence and belonging. She shows other women what’s possible when communities support one another.
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It started with a Walk and Talk – Mohammed’s story
With support from the Climate Action Fund, projects like Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve show what can happen when communities lead the way.