The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK. Each year we distribute millions of pounds of The National Lottery's good causes money to community groups and charitable projects around the country.
For grassroots and community activity that aims to improve life for local people and neighbourhoods.
There's no deadline, so you can apply at any time.
This is our most popular grants programme, so we will prioritise groups with smaller incomes.
Applying for this grant is quick and simple.
Grants for voluntary or community groups.
We will fund revenue or capital expenditure lasting up to five years.
The most important thing is that you tell us about your community and how the project will make positive changes on the lives of people within it.
This is a one stage application process.
This is a two stage application process.
For projects that create positive change for those living in poverty in rural Wales.
For partnerships put together from voluntary or community organisations, social enterprises and statutory organisations.
We believe people should be in the lead when improving their lives and communities. Our approach focuses on the skills and energy people can draw upon and the potential in their ideas. We are asking what matters to communities, not what's the matter with them.
Strong relationships - supporting ideas that bring people together, strengthening relationships in and across communities.
Shared and sustainable places and spaces - supporting people to shape the places that matter to them, like a park, community centre or an online network.
Funding grassroots community action across Wales.
The National Lottery Community Fund cares about our environment and are always striving to manage our environmental impact. We encourage and support projects and communities to do the same. Learn more about how you can make your project or event more environmentally sustainable and perhaps save money at the same time.