Applications for the second round will be accepted from 7 September 2026 to 2 October 2027. The winner is announced in December 2026.
The Happiness Fund is provided by Laughology.
Funding is intended to build happy, strong, resilient communities by supporting grassroots, not-for-profit projects that enable sustainable outcomes in:
- Mental health
- Wellbeing
- Inclusion
- Skills development
This year, there is a total of £20,000 available across two application cycles.
Each cycle will award two grants of £5,000 each.
The following are not eligible for funding:
- Big, national charities looking for another round of funding.
- One-off events (unless there is a lasting benefit for the community).
- Salaries, accommodation or rent (renovations will be considered).
- Medical treatments or research.
- Schools and universities (unless it is an independent project, not reliant on school funding).
- Personal development courses.
- Retroactive funding for expenses.
- Projects outside the UK.
Grants can be used to support grassroots, neighbourhood-based community projects that improve mental health, wellbeing, inclusion, and skills development, with a focus on activities that have sustainable impact and the potential to continue beyond the initial funding.
How To Apply
There are usually two application rounds per year.
Applications for the second round will be accepted from 7 September 2026 to 2 October 2027. The winner is announced in December 2026.
FAQs and online application form can be found on the Laughology website.