National Lottery Awards for All Wales
The National Lottery Community Fund
Award
£300 – £20k
Deadline
Rolling — apply any time
Where
Wales
Summary
Funding for projects that bring people together and improve communities in Wales. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.
Who can 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, if the project helps the local community, not just the school • statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils) Your income We’re keen to fund smaller organisations too. So we’ll look at your income when we’re making a decision. Requirements for board or committee members You must have at least two directors who are not related. We consider people related if they: • are married or in a civil partnership • are in a long-term relationship or living together • are part of the same family Schools and organisations working with a school We can fund schools or organisations working with schools if your project clearly benefits the wider community, not just pupils, teachers, or parents. We’re looking to fund projects that: • bring the local community and school together • use school spaces or resources for community activities outside of school hours • help people in the wider community connect, learn, or take part in something meaningful Projects must go beyond the school’s usual responsibilities. For example, we cannot fund things like: • curriculum-based activities or anything that should happen during the school day • improvements to school buildings, outdoor areas, or equipment • training for school staff or education-focused support • school trips, after-school clubs, or alternative learning environments If you’re unsure if your idea is eligible, contact us. Political activity and campaigning We can fund some political activity and campaigning. But only if: • the activity is not party political. This means that it must be about policy, practice, or legislation rather than opposing or supporting a political party • the activity is meant to help the cause of your organisation and benefit the public or society We will not fund projects where political activities are the main purpose. But we can fund projects that are mainly about campaigning. Sports, arts, or heritage projects We fund projects that strengthen communities and create positive change. Projects based on sports, arts, or heritage are eligible if they do more than provide the activity. For example, an online dance group for young people that also reduces loneliness or supports mental health.
Full details
• Project location: Wales • Amount: £300 to £20,000 • A decision in: 12 weeks • Programme status: Open to applications We provide funding for projects that bring people together and improve communities across Wales. You can apply for a grant of between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years. What we can fund You can use the funding to: • start a new activity or continue an existing one • help your organisation adapt to new challenges We 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