This funding is for projects that will help people connect more with each other. For the Community Action funding programme, The National Lottery Community Fund define communities as people who share an identity, interest or experience. They also include people living in the same place. They will support projects that are open, inclusive and led by their community.
Key Criteria
In your application, you must show how you will:
- help people come together. This could be through an activity or place, that's online or in person
- reach and support people who experience poverty, disadvantage or discrimination
- be led by your community. This means that people from your community lead on the project idea, planning and decisions
- build on the skills, experiences and strengths of your community
- understand the activities or services that are already available to your community and show how your work will fill a gap.
Your project must achieve at least 2 of these outcomes:
- build positive relationships
- support people’s health or wellbeing
- help people improve their access and connection to nature
- make a positive difference to the environment.
The Community Action funding programme offers funding from £20,001 to £250,000 for up to 5 years.
