grants and funding
Community grants play a vital role in supporting local initiatives and projects and provide funding to community organisations, non-profits and groups. On this page we highlight the current grant schemes available in Norfolk.
The Arts Project Fund supports initiatives and events in all art forms and multi-artform areas. This includes the developing and promoting a wide range of art activities in communities throughout Norfolk. Each year, they give awards of up to £500 for around 70 projects.
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Charity Excellence is a free resource that provides information about charity funding, policies, assistance, and resources. They maintain a list of grants for small UK charities and funding opportunities for community projects.
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Community Action Norfolk helps you find and manage funding applications and projects of all sizes. They have the experience, tools, and resources to assist groups in accessing funding and identifying suitable partners.
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The Hornsea 3 Community Fund is part of Ørsted's community engagement program for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm off the Norfolk coast. It accepts applications from community organisations on a rolling basis.
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The National Lottery Community Fund awards money raised by National Lottery players to communities across the UK, working with local groups and UK-wide charities, enabling people and communities to thrive.
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They award grants through various funds, made possible by donations from local people and organisations who want to make a difference. Most of their grants are for groups, but they also offer some grant opportunities for individuals.
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RWE’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone is working with Norfolk Community Foundation to deliver an exciting funding opportunity to help build sustainable, resilient and “Future Bright” rural communities in Norfolk.
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The Sheringham Shoal Community Fund will support new, positive community projects proposed by local groups. Find out how to apply and learn about the eligibility criteria.
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Energy for Tomorrow offers grant funding, tools, and support for innovative energy projects that can drive a greener, fairer future. Whether you need £20,000 to install an EV charging point or £100,000 to fund a transformative energy tool.
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The Community Energy Fund is a new £10 million programme that helps communities in England to develop clean energy projects to benefit their local areas.
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This webpage signposts some significant funding sources for net zero projects, for which local authorities, community groups and also businesses in England may be eligible.
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The new £4.85 million Heritage Revival Fund is currently accepting applications for projects that will help to rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings, like theatres, department stores and former banks. The programme will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026.
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There are numerous opportunities for tree planting across Norfolk, including free trees for schools and communities. Additionally, grant funding is available to support the establishment of trees, hedgerows, and orchards.
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The Steel Charitable Trust’s UK Under-26 Fund aims to enhance outcomes for children and young people under 26. Its primary focus is on creating educational or access opportunities for those facing economic challenges or social marginalisation.
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Grants up to £75,000 are available for significant improvement projects on rural community buildings in England, including full refits, extensions, and enhancements for energy efficiency or Net Zero contributions.
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The Creating Connections Grant Programme will be awarding 20+ grants of up to £7,500 to charities and community groups who are helping to reduce loneliness and isolation for the over 65’s. You may be providing direct person-centred interventions such as befriending or group-based social activities.
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The Active Travel Innovation Fund is a £1m revenue fund offering individual grants of up to £100,000. It is designed to enable successful applicants to develop and deliver bold and innovative active travel interventions, aimed at increasing current levels of walking, wheeling, and cycling in England.
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The Dudgeon STEM in Schools Fund is open for expressions of interest for grants of up to £10,000 to support schools and other organisations to deliver projects designed to engage students in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects.
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The Community Action Fund has two funding streams: the FCC Community Action Fund and the Severn Waste Services Community Action Fund. Visit their website to find out who can apply and how to apply.
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The Ramblers Path Accessibility Fund supports projects to make paths more accessible, particularly by removing barriers that prevent people with reduced mobility from getting outdoors. Applications are open and close on 14 March 2026.
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Groundwork is working with People’s Postcode Lottery for a third year to deliver Grassroots Grants. This year, the programme will provide unrestricted funding of up to £2,000 to 700 small, local organisations in England that are making a positive difference in their communities.
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The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust supports horticultural projects for public benefit, mostly in the UK, through grant funding. Grants are normally awarded twice a year, in April and September (following application deadlines of 15 February and 15 August). The maximum grant is £5,000, but some organisations only require modest sums, and applicants are welcome to apply for grants of less than £500.
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The Aviva Communities Fund to helps smaller community groups and charities fund local projects that support financial wellbeing. Organisations approved to take part in the fund can receive up to £25,000 in match funding per calendar year, with a maximum of £250 matched for each unique donation. You can submit up to two applications per year.
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