Below is a list of current funding opportunities that we have hand-selected as being relevant for groups in Reading, that have deadlines attached to them:
You can also view a wider range of funding opportunities on the Reading 4 Community website.
Henry Smith Foundation – Maternity Equity Fund – deadline 14 October 2026
The new Maternity Equity Fund is part of the Henry Smith Foundation Getting Started programme, which supports early intervention from conception up to and including birth, helping give babies and families the best start in life. Who is eligible to apply? Applications ...
Groundwork – Grassroots Grants – deadline 30 September 2026
This fund aims to support flexible, unrestricted grants for small grassroots organisations that are working to make a positive difference in local communities, particularly those working to support marginalised or vulnerable groups. Who is eligible to apply? Small, local, constituted voluntary and ...
Reading Integration Board (RIB) – Project Fund 2026–27 – deadline 21 August 2026
Applications to the Better Care Fund for 2026–27 are now open The awards from the fund can reach up to £15,000, and more in some circumstances. Applications are invited from charitable and voluntary organisations, community groups and health care providers. Projects and programmes ...
New Democratic Engagement Fund – deadline 31 August 2026
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is providing a new £2.5 million fund to engage people who are least likely to engage with democracy, such as young people aged 5 to 25 years; ethnic minority groups, people who ...
