People and Places
The National Lottery Community Fund
Award
£20k – £500k
Deadline
Rolling — apply any time
Where
Wales
Summary
We fund projects in Wales that are accessible, community-led, and focused on the issues that matter most to local people.
Who can apply
You can apply if your organisation is one of the following: • constituted voluntary or community organisation • constituted group or club • registered charity • not-for-profit company • community interest company (CIC) • social enterprise • school (as long as your project involves, benefits the communities around the school and is outside any statutory provision) • statutory body (including local authorities, health boards, and town, parish or community councils) You can also apply as a partnership of organisations. Any partner receiving funding must be one of the types listed above. At least 80% of people who benefit from your project must live in Wales. Board or committee requirements You need at least 3 board or committee members who are not related. If you're a company (including companies that are also registered as charities), you must have at least 3 directors who are not related. We consider people to be related if they: • are married or in a civil partnership • are in a long-term relationship or live together • are part of the same family
Full details
• Project location: Wales • Amount: £20,001 to £500,000 • A decision in: 40 weeks • Programme status: Open to applications We fund projects that work closely with people and communities in Wales. Your project should be accessible and respond to the issues that matter most to your community. By community, we mean people who share an identity, interest or experience – or people who live in the same area. In your application, you’ll need to show how your project: • involves your community in its development, design and delivery • builds on your community’s strengths, skills and experiences • understands what’s already happening locally, and how your work fills a gap • considers its environmental impact, for example, using shared transport like a minibus instead of separate car journeys Community missions Your project also needs to meet at least one of our missions. To help communities: • come together • help children and young people to thrive • enable people to live healthier lives • be environmentally sustainable To find out more, go to our missions page. Choosing the right grant for your project Medium grants You can apply for between £20,001 and £100,000 to fund a project that runs for up to 5 years. You can use this funding to: • help your organisation adapt to change or challenges • buy land, buildings, vehicles or pay for refurbishments (these are called capital costs). When applying for a capital grant, your project should follow the RIBA Plan of Work and be at stage 4 or higher You can also apply for up to £50,000 towards planning a capital project. This funding can help you get your project to stage 4 of the RIBA Plan of Work. Medium grants use a one-stage application process and usually takes around 15 weeks to get a decision. Large grants You can apply for between £100,001 and £500,000 to fund a project that runs for up to 5 years. You can use this funding to: • help your organisation adapt to change or challenges • buy land, buildings, vehicles or pay for refurbishments (these are called capital costs) Large grants use a 2 stage application process and usually takes at least 40 weeks to get a decision.