Funding in England
Our funding approach
We want to create resilient communities that are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
Community agency, power and control will be at the heart of our England funding portfolio. We will stand alongside communities, supporting them as they tackle their challenges and fulfil their potential. We will increase our investment in the building blocks of community-led change, with a particular focus on communities where people feel least in control.
Read more about our strategic approach:
Funding programmes
National Lottery Awards for All England
We fund projects in England that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.
The Solidarity Fund
Funding for organisations in England who prioritise community agency and do work that tackles the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.
Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partnership
We’re seeking 10 partner organisations in England to address health inequities from structural racism, with lived experience and community knowledge.
#iwill Fund 2025 - strand 2
Funding for projects that help young people in England take action on issues that matter to them and their communities. For ages up to 20, or 25 with support needs.
Support
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Preparing your application
Get guidance for what you need to know or prepare to apply.
Guide to checks we do on your information
Read about the checks we do when you apply for funding.
Promoting your project
Guidance about how to promote your funded project. You'll find out how to share your funding news on social media, with local media and politicians.
Managing funding up to £20,000
Read guidance about how to manage a project with funding with up to £20,000.
Managing funding over £20,001
Read guidance about how to manage a project with funding over £20,001.
Recent news in England
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Transcript of David Knott’s keynote speech - will devolution stop at institutions?
Transcript of David Knott’s keynote speech at Westminster. He calls on government, funders and public servants to go beyond just funding.
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Partnership is at the heart of this work
David Knott, CEO of The National Lottery Community Fund, introduces our new Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partners and looks to the exciting work ahead.
Our CEO, David Knott reflects on our impact 2024-25
David Knott, CEO of The National Lottery Community Fund, reflects on what our impact report tells us about communities across the UK.
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Singing as one – Graeme's story
Graeme describes how taking part in activities organised by The Pals Programme in Stockton-on-Tees helped him build connections and feel less alone.