About
Lincolnshire Community Foundation is a charitable organization passionate about improving the lives and wellbeing of ordinary people throughout Greater Lincolnshire. Since 2002, they have awarded £29 million to charities, community groups, and local organisations, focusing on small grants that make a big difference. Their vision is to create a county of thriving places where people are healthy, happy, resilient and empowered. They achieve their mission through building long-term endowment, grant making, social investment, advice and practical support by listening, convening, collaborating, co-creating, and funding projects that promote cohesive communities and equality of opportunities for all.
Funding Opportunities
UK Shared Prosperity GRASSroots Grants Fund
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund GRASSroots Grant Fund (UKSPF) provides support for community-led efforts in Boston Borough, East Lindsey, and South Holland that invest in and restore community spaces and create foundations for growth at neighbourhood level. This scheme provides opportunities for organisations to deliver projects that bring people together by improving built infrastructure, delivering opportunities for people to take part in new activities, get involved in volunteering, support digital connectivity, or enhance long-term sustainability and resilience of community organisations. The intention of this Fund is to strengthen the social fabric of communities, build pride in place by improving local community infrastructure, and create opportunities for social connections to develop and thrive. Projects must align with the aims of the UKSPF and demonstrate they improve the wellbeing of residents while helping strengthen communities. Capital projects are eligible for funding up to £24,999. Projects exceeding £5,000 require match funding of at least 20% of the total project value.
Thonock Aspiration Fund for Schools (TAFS)
The Thonock Aspiration Fund for Schools (TAFS) supports the wellbeing, aspirations, and opportunities of children attending school settings in Gainsborough and the surrounding area. Funded by the Thonock Trust and administered by Lincolnshire Community Foundation, this grant helps enrich school life through fun, inspiring, and inclusive activities. Grants are available to help children participate in extracurricular activities including whole school or class-based projects such as outings, experiences, and group activities, as well as school groups or clubs requiring equipment, kits, or transport costs. The fund provides approximately £7,000 per year in small grants of up to £300 per project, with applications assessed monthly and urgent requests potentially fast-tracked. Payments are usually made in advance, and successful applicants must spend the funds within 12 months and provide a brief report explaining how the funds benefited the children.
The Big Lincolnshire Welcome Fund – Ukrainian Refugee Fund
The Big Lincolnshire Welcome Fund supports displaced Ukrainian families and individuals living in Lincolnshire to feel welcomed and integrated into their new surroundings. By providing grants for essential items tailored to each applicant's unique needs, the fund aims to foster a sense of belonging and support integration into local communities. Grants are available for essential items based on individual need or requirement, with funding limited and reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Items may include essential household appliances for setting up a new home, kitchen equipment to prepare familiar dishes, or bicycles with helmet and lock to help with commuting to work or school. Applications are restricted to those who have not previously received support from the fund.
SWEF Enterprise Grants
SWEF Enterprise Grants provide funding to young entrepreneurs aged 18-30 across Greater Lincolnshire to help them start or grow their businesses. The program offers two types of grants: SWEF Start-Up grants for businesses in the pre-revenue phase or yet to make any income or sales, providing up to £500 for essential costs such as equipment, materials, stock, website building, product development and training. SWEF Established Business grants are for businesses that have already started trading and are less than 2 years old, offering up to £2,000 to support growth and development, including expanding operations, upgrading equipment, or other business needs that will help increase revenues. The program is delivered in partnership between Lincolnshire Community Foundation and SWEF. Successful applicants receive funding by bank transfer to a business bank account and must spend the grant within 1 year, providing feedback at 6 and 12 months after receiving the grant offer. Applications are rolling and decisions are made within 2 months of submission.
Sutton Bridge Solar Farm Community Fund
The Sutton Bridge Solar Farm Community Fund is a grant program administered by Lincolnshire Community Foundation in partnership with EDF Renewables. The fund supports voluntary and community sector groups and organisations to deliver projects that improve the lives of people living in Sutton Bridge. This funding opportunity focuses on strengthening local clubs, groups and organisations that serve the community. Awards typically range up to £5,000, though larger capital projects may receive up to £10,000 where prior approval has been obtained from the grant managers.
Michael Cornish Core Grants Programme
Thanks to a significant donation from Michael and Sue Cornish, the Lincolnshire Community Foundation presents the Michael Cornish Core Grants Programme which aims to empower and support the resilience of community organisations with the potential to change lives across Lincolnshire for the better. The programme is designed to address the need for support with revenue and running costs that many groups across the County mention when speaking with the foundation. This Programme presents an opportunity for organisations making a real difference in the lives of Greater Lincolnshire's most vulnerable residents to benefit from help to run their services or activities. Grants of up to £10,000 can be applied for by prospective applicants for revenue costs, including running costs, and small capital costs. Projects must align with priority themes including support for young people, care leavers, families, homeless/ex-offenders, victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence, alleviating poverty, core strength, and isolation/mental health issues. Please note that the scheme is currently closed to applications due to exceptional demand experienced in the first round.
Make-A-StarT (MAST)
The Make-A-StarT (MAST) programme has been created by the Lincolnshire Community Foundation to help sixteen-year-olds and over who are living within the Greater Lincolnshire area who need support to remove the final financial barriers blocking them from getting into employment or further education, and who also fail to meet the support criteria elsewhere. If an application is successful, the grant awarded will enable tailored training and/or equipment to be purchased that will then help lead the applicant into employment or further education. The average grant awarded is £150.00 however, each application is reviewed and assessed on its own merits and additional funding could potentially be provided. This programme specifically targets individuals who are engaged in no more than sixteen hours of employment per week, have the right to work in the United Kingdom, and cannot receive financial support from another statutory organisation.
Laceby Solar Farm
The Laceby Solar Farm Fund supports volunteer-led not-for-profit projects that improve the lives of people living in Laceby, Irby, Riby, Barnoldby le Beck, Bradley, Aylesby and Beelsby. The fund is designed to help bring the community together, support local residents with their wellbeing, and develop local community facilities and larger capital projects in and around the Laceby area. This grant opportunity is administered by Lincolnshire Community Foundation and offers funding up to £10,000 for qualifying projects. Applications are accepted twice annually, with deadlines on 1 April and 1 October.
Humber Gateway Community Fund
The Humber Gateway Community Fund supports voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver projects that improve the lives of people living in North East Lincolnshire. This fund is managed by Lincolnshire Community Foundation in partnership with RWE to support grassroots organisations carrying on their fantastic work in the community. Priority is given to smaller grassroots organisations with the aim of strengthening local community capacity. The fund provides grants ranging from £500 to £2,500 for eligible projects. Organizations with a turnover of more than £1 million are not eligible to apply, reflecting the focus on supporting smaller community-based groups.
Horncastle Health and Wellbeing Fund
Set up as a legacy of the War Memorial Cottage Hospital in Horncastle, the Horncastle Health and Wellbeing Fund supports not-for-profit community groups with projects relating to mental health and wellbeing for the residents of Horncastle. The Fund aims to distribute £13,200 per year to eligible community groups. The objective of the Fund is to assist with the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the residents of Horncastle. Grants of up to £2,000 are available for projects delivered within a 10-mile radius of Horncastle, with priority given to projects within Horncastle itself. The fund prioritises smaller grassroots organisations and operates on a biannual application cycle with closing dates on 1 March and 1 September each year. Decisions are typically notified within 6-8 weeks of the closing date, and payments are normally made in advance. All funds should be spent within a year of receipt unless otherwise agreed with the fund manager.
Grange Wind Farm Community Fund
The Grange Wind Farm Community Fund supports community groups in and around Tydd St Mary to help enhance local activities for both young people and older residents, and helping local community facilities to thrive within the area. Examples of fundable projects include diversionary and educational activities for young people, workshops, intergenerational projects, support for meeting places (community centres, village halls, playing fields), energy efficiency schemes such as ground source energy schemes, rain harvesting, including top up grants. Projects for older people may include help to tackle isolation, loneliness and dementia, volunteer costs, sitter and companionship. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to volunteer led not for profit community groups. The Trust will award grants to projects that benefit local people living within a ten mile radius of the wind farm site at Tydd St Mary with priority given to those within a five mile radius.
East Lindsey Investment Fund GRASSroots Grant Scheme (ELIF)
The East Lindsey Investment Fund GRASSroots Grant Scheme supports community-led efforts in East Lindsey which invest in and restore community spaces and create the foundations for growth at neighbourhood level. The intention of this Fund is to strengthen the social fabric of communities, create opportunities for social connections to develop and thrive as well as further develop access to services for local residents. Projects must align with the aims of the East Lindsey Investment Fund, particularly around its target area of community development. Prospective projects should address themes identified by East Lindsey residents and address one or more priorities including Community Facilities, Community Cohesion, Core Strength, Digital Exclusion & Transport, Young People, Older People, Heritage, arts & culture, and Energy efficiency for community buildings. The scheme is administered by Lincolnshire Community Foundation in conjunction with East Lindsey District Council. Please note this scheme is currently closed until further notice.
Bicker Wind Farm Trust
The Bicker Wind Farm Trust supports community groups local to Bicker Wind Farm to improve the local environment with projects and activities that promote renewable energy and educational projects contributing to conservation. Funding is available for practical or educational projects that either contribute to conservation, energy efficiency or environmental improvements. The grant is designed to help community organizations within a 10-mile radius of Bicker Fen in the Borough of Boston implement projects that benefit the environment and promote sustainable energy practices. Applications are accepted twice annually on 1st October and 1st April.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 17
- Active Now
- 13
- Source Domain
- lincolnshirecf.co.uk
Catalog Data
This funder profile was automatically extracted from grant listings. Information may be incomplete.
Visit official website