We have collated a list of funding streams, grant programmes and funders in our Funding Directory. The directory has been split into different categories. Click here to view the directory!

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Newly Added Funds

Please see below a list of newly added funding streams.

Local

MK Community Foundation:

  • Seed Grants – up to £750, ad hoc
  • Sapling Grants – up to £5,000, monthly applications
  • Oak Grants – up to £15,000, available quarterly
  • Strategic Partnership Grants – over £15,000, no deadlines and multi-year options
  • Community Roots Grant: Community groups, charities, CICs and sports clubs in Milton Keynes can apply for one of 40 grants of £1,000 each through our Community Roots programme. MK Community Foundation are looking for groups with an idea that brings people together. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis. We’ll review applications every week. When all 40 are gone, the programme closes, so it’s worth applying sooner rather than later.  Applying takes about 20 minutes. There’s no long form just a short application and a 90-second WhatsApp video telling the Foundation about your group and what you’d do with the money.

The Parks Trust Community First Fund at MK Community Foundation: The fund was created on the principle that well-maintained green spaces are vital not only for environmental sustainability but also for the wellbeing and recreational enjoyment of Milton Keynes’ communities. It focuses on three key areas:

  • Recreation: Supporting the development of recreational facilities that inspire outdoor enjoyment
  • Biodiversity: Protecting and enhancing the rich natural environments of Milton Keynes
  • Education: Promoting knowledge about parks, biodiversity, horticulture, and arboriculture

National

Access Foundation – Digital Divide Grants: Grants of £20,000 to £50,000 are available to UK charities, CICs and other not-for-profit organisations tackling digital exclusion. Funding supports projects that improve digital access, skills and support for disadvantaged and vulnerable people, including digital skills training, access to equipment and help into education or employment

The Calisen Impact Charitable Trust: UK-registered charities can apply for grants to support projects that improve the environment, strengthen communities, or promote wellbeing. The funding is provided by the Calisen Impact Charitable Trust. The Trust supports community projects that encourage sustainable energy use and promote inclusive, safe, and diverse places to learn and work.

The Community Care Fund: Home care provider Caremark has launched a new funding competition to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives. Three grants of £3,000 will be awarded to projects that create a meaningful, lasting impact. This could include equipment for sports and activity groups, supplies for community gardens, improvements to community centres and village halls, and resources for food banks, support services, and early years settings. The competition is open to charities, community groups, schools, pre-schools, and community-run or local authority-run projects across the UK.

Lloyds Bank Foundation – Good Place to Live – New Beginnings Fund: Unrestricted grants of £100,000 or £200,000 over four years are available to charities, CIOs and CICs in England, Wales and the Isle of Man working to prevent homelessness. Funding can support organisations helping people leaving prison, the care system, abusive relationships or the asylum system, and can be used towards day-to-day running costs and other essential expenses. Eligible organisations must have an annual income of £25,000–£2 million. Closes 9 September 2026.

NFU Mutual Charitable Trust: Grants of £1,000 to £75,000 are available to charities supporting rural communities, particularly projects focused on young people’s education and tackling poverty in rural areas. The Trust prioritises larger projects that can make a significant difference, with higher-value grants available for organisations with national impact. Closes 9 October 2026  

SPAR Community Cashback Scheme: Convenience retailer SPAR is inviting applications for its Community Cashback Scheme, which awards grants to voluntary or community organisations, schools and charities which make a difference within their local area. The scheme allows shoppers across the UK to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 for an organisation or charity they feel deserves funding.

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