Objectives of Fund
The unrestricted funding is intended to support grassroots organisations in delivering community benefit and strengthening their capacity to continue their work.
The grant could support:
- A specific item or piece of equipment
- A defined activity or project
- An improvement to a space or facility
- A clearly identified contribution towards essential core or running costs.
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Community impact – a clear and realistic explanation of what the £1,000 will fund and the difference it will make.
- Reach and who benefits – a clear description of the people or community who will benefit, how they will benefit and, where possible, approximately how many people will be supported.
- Lasting benefit – evidence that the grant will strengthen the organisation’s ongoing work, services or facilities, or create a benefit that continues beyond the initial spend.
The Autumn 2026 round offers 15 grants of £1,000 each.
Who Can Apply
Applications are accepted from UK based:
- Registered charities
- Other not-for-profit organisations
- Sports clubs and teams
- Schools and education settings
- Social enterprises
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- After school and youth groups
- Churches and religious organisations.
Organisations that applied in the previous round are welcome to apply again, regardless of whether they were successful.
Eligible Expenditure
The grants are unrestricted and can be used where they are most needed.
Applications for core and running costs are welcome.
How To Apply
Applications open 24 September 2026 and close 8 November 2026 (midnight).
The application process is straightforward. Applicants will be asked to explain how they would use the £1,000 grant, with funding awarded to organisations that best demonstrate the impact it would have.
Full details and the online application form a are available on the easyfundraising website.