National Lottery Awards for All – updated funding priorities

Introduction – overview of the funding

They provide funding for projects that bring people together to build strong relationships and improve communities in England. You can apply for a grant of between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years.

Who is eligible to apply?

You can apply if your organisation is a:

constituted voluntary or community organisation
constituted group or club
registered charity
charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
not-for-profit company
community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee or limited by shares (if limited by shares, you must follow the Regulator of Community Interest Companies’ guidance on sharing profits)
school – we can only fund your project if it mainly benefits and involves the communities around the school
statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils)
community benefit society

What are the funder priorities?

They fund projects that:

bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities
improve the places and spaces that matter to communities
help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage
support people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis

If you’re looking for funding for projects that support the environment, go to National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment.

How much can organisations apply for?

You can apply for a grant between £300 – £20,000

What the funding can be used for

You can use the funding to:

start a new activity or continue an existing one
help your organisation adapt to new challenges

They fund a variety of costs to help your project succeed. These include:

running costs for your organisation
equipment
one-off events
staff and training costs
transport
utilities
volunteer expenses
small land or refurbishment projects

They encourage you to think about any costs that help your organisation and community cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

Is there a deadline?

This is a rolling funding opportunity with no specific deadline. The estimated period for when you will receive a decision is 16 weeks.

Find out more/how to apply

Online application form (you can save this and come back to it)
Further information on their website here

Further support

For further support from RVA with preparing your application or your policies and procedures required for this funding, contact Herjeet Vass at herjeet.vass@rva.org.uk.