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GRANTS

Grassroots Grant 

Our Grassroots Funding Round will be open for applications from January 2027 until March 2027.

Grant Size: up to £5,000

We know that grassroots organisations are often best placed to understand what their communities need. This fund is designed to be flexible and accessible, supporting a wide range of local projects and activities

We are open to funding a wide range of projects, your organisation might:

  • Bring people together and reduce isolation
  • Provide education and training opportunities
  • Support people facing challenges or disadvantage
  • Improve wellbeing, confidence or life skills
  • Provide practical help to those who need it most
  • Strengthen the community

 

Allocation Priorities

When reviewing applications, we will consider:

  • The difference your project will make to local people
  • Your understanding of the community you serve
  • How realistic and achievable your plans are
  • Whether your organisation has already been supported this financial year
  • Any outstanding monitoring or reporting requirements

You Are Not Eligible to Apply If:

  • You do not meet our general eligibility criteria
  • You are applying as an individual
  • Your project is based primarily outside Berkshire
  • You are seeking funding for costs already incurred

 

If you are interested in applying for funding, please check the who can apply page to see if your organisation is eligible. 

Jelly in Reading beneficiaries
Beneficiaries at Men's Matters on a Steam Train Excursion

The Application Process

  • Applications will open in January 2027. Fill in the eligibility quiz at the bottom of this page. Once the quiz is filled in, if you meet the criteria of the fund you will receive a link to the application form.
  • Grants up to a maximum of £5,000 will be considered, subject to funding availability
  • Your application form must be completed on-line and submitted by end of February 2027 (TBC), along with governing documents, including your organisation’s constitution , latest annual accounts, bank statement, safeguarding policy and equality and diversity policies.
  • If you have not been funded by BCF before, we strongly suggest that you also submit a letter of recommendation that validates your work or performance. This could come from an organisation you have worked closely with e.g. your local centre for voluntary service, your local authority, a beneficiary or your service or a fellow charity.
  • Applicants will be informed of the Grants Committee’s decisions in March.
  • Please note that Berkshire Community Foundation receive many more applications than we have available funding for, and we cannot guarantee the success of any application.
  • We will not consider applications without the required supporting information submitted by the closing date.