Groundwork is working with Postcode Lottery for a third year to deliver Grassroots Grants. This year, the programme will provide unrestricted funding of up to £2,000 to 700 small, local organisations in England that are making a positive difference in their communities.
Changes for 2026 – key information:
- Applications may be submitted at any time between January and September
- Eligible to organisations whose income is up to £25,000 in the last financial year
- Applicants will receive a decision within 10 weeks of submission
- Successful organisations awarded up to £2,000 will have 12 months to spend the grant
- The programme will not fund sports or physical activities-based projects
Grassroot Grants supports organisations whose aims and objectives align with one of Postcode Lottery’s funding themes:
- Enabling participation in the arts
- Improving green spaces and increasing access to the outdoors
- Preventing or reducing the impact of poverty
- Providing support to improve mental health
- Supporting marginalised groups and tackling inequality
Priority will be shown to organisations which meet the following criteria:
- Funding for communities that rank as being within the top 15% on the English Indices of Deprivation
- Organisations that work with and support communities classed as marginalised or vulnerable
Deadline: September 2026 (exact date not given)
This fund is not managed by Funding for All. Please click ‘Funder’s website’ and contact the funder directly for more information.
