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This page provides details of all our available funding programmes. Please browse each fund for details and ensure you meet the specific fund criteria before processing an application.
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Fund
Type
Status
Available Amounts
Opening
Deadlines
One Earth Community Fund
One Earth is a proposed solar farm with battery storage located across the border of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. It is being brought forward by two companies with a proven track record of delivering the clean energy that the UK needs, PS Renewables and Ørsted. As part of their commitment to support the local community, they have set up a new Community Fund administered by Nottinghamshire Community Foundation. To find out more about the proposed One Earth Solar Farm, please visit: oneearthsolarfarm.co.uk
Project Costs
closed
£1,000
02/04/2024
29/04/2024
5pm on closing date
Brian Treffry and Joan Oliver Fund
A small grant supporting talented young artists in Nottinghamshire who show talent in the field of fine art and community groups with art work or art therapy activities.
Projects & Individuals
open
£500
16/01/2023
J N Derbyshire Trust
The J. N. Derbyshire Trust supports people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire by making grants to community and voluntary groups who work to improve their communities.
Project Costs
open
£350 to £10,000
01/02/2024
31/08/2024
Apply before deadline
Kynan Eldridge Fund
The aim of the Kynan Eldridge Fund is to provide one-off monetary grants to young people (under the age of 30) who are using music, both modern and classical, to help them overcome personal challenges and achieve their full potential.
Projects & Individuals
open
£500
25/03/2024
24/03/2025
Apply before deadline
RTC Fund
The aim of the RTC Fund is to support people in Nottinghamshire’s rural areas, by making grants to community and voluntary groups serving senior citizens in their communities. This fund is available countywide excluding major urban areas.
Project & Capital Costs
open
£500
22/05/2023
20/05/2024
Apply before deadline
SWEF Grant Programme
SWEF awards grants of up to £2,000 to young people in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County who need support with a business investment that will transform their business that they would otherwise not be able to afford. It is particularly targeted at those who are not in education, employment or training.
Sole Traders & Companies
open
Grants range from £200 to £2,000, amounts will very depending on individual requirements
06/09/2023
Application cut off 7th of each month
The Bramley Fund
The aim of the Bramley Fund is to support communities in Nottingham City and the Nottinghamshire County by making grants available to grow apple trees in gardens, allotments and green spaces.
Equipment & Capital Costs Only
open
£100
14/02/2024
12/02/2025
Apply before deadline.
The Thomas Farr Charity
The Thomas Farr Charity was established in 1989, following the sale of the Home Brewery in Nottingham with the aim of supporting registered charities, constituted voluntary and community groups in those areas where the Home Brewery had a presence.
Project Costs & Core Costs
open
Up to £5,000
21/01/2024
20/05/2024
Apply before deadline
Dave Hartley Fund
The aim of the Dave Hartley Fund is to encourage community and voluntary groups and individuals, to appreciate, learn and perform music to others. Grants of up to £250 will be available to people of the Mansfield and Ashfield area.
Projects & Individuals
rolling programme
£250
Applications will be assessed immediately for consideration
Major Oak Fund
The Nottinghamshire Community Foundation has its own discretionary grant fund which provides support for exceptional local projects that fall outside of the criteria of our other grant funds and are deemed to be game changers. This fund is not open to applications. Outstanding groups will be invited to apply.
Project Costs & Core Costs
invitation only
£1,000
No application process - invitation only