grants and funding

Community Grants

Community Grants
Investing in community 

Community grants play a vital role in supporting local initiatives and projects and provide funding to community organisations, non-profits and groups. On this page we highlight the current grant schemes available in Norfolk.

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Current community grant schemes

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Art Project Fund

The Arts Project Fund supports initiatives and events in all art forms and multi-artform areas. This includes the developing and promoting a wide range of art activities in communities throughout Norfolk. Each year, they give awards of up to £500 for around 70 projects.

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Grants for small UK charities and community projects 

Charity Excellence is a free resource that provides information about charity funding, policies, assistance, and resources. They maintain a list of grants for small UK charities and funding opportunities for community projects.

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Community Action Norfolk

Community Action Norfolk helps you find and manage funding applications and projects of all sizes. They have the experience, tools, and resources to assist groups in accessing funding and identifying suitable partners.

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Hornsea 3 Community Fund

The Hornsea 3 Community Fund is part of Ørsted's community engagement program for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm off the Norfolk coast. It accepts applications from community organisations on a rolling basis.

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National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund awards money raised by National Lottery players to communities across the UK, working with local groups and UK-wide charities, enabling people and communities to thrive.

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Norfolk Community Foundation

They award grants through various funds, made possible by donations from local people and organisations who want to make a difference. Most of their grants are for groups, but they also offer some grant opportunities for individuals.

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Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone Community Fund

RWE’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone is working with Norfolk Community Foundation to deliver an exciting funding opportunity to help build sustainable, resilient and “Future Bright” rural communities in Norfolk.

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Sheringham Shoal Community Fund

The Sheringham Shoal Community Fund will support new, positive community projects proposed by local groups. Find out how to apply and learn about the eligibility criteria.

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