From small ideas to big impact.

Apply for a council grant today!

Small Grant
Need a little funding to make a big difference? Our £500 Small Grant is available to community groups, charities and clubs for new projects or new equipment. Whether you're launching a new activity, buying essential kit, or bringing people together through a fresh initiative, this funding could help turn your ideas into reality.

Environment and Zero Carbon Grant
Have an idea that could help the environment or reduce carbon emissions? Our £1,000 Environment and Zero Carbon Grant could help make it happen. From wildlife projects and community gardens to energy-saving improvements and repair initiatives, funding is available to support greener, more sustainable communities (match funding required).

Community Lottery Grant
Thanks to players of the Community Lottery, funding is available to help local groups make a lasting difference. Apply for up to £1,500 through the Community Lottery Grant to fund new projects or equipment that make a difference locally. Whether you're enhancing wellbeing, supporting the environment, celebrating creativity, or bringing communities together, we want to hear from you (projects must fit this year's themes).

Never applied for a grant before? Don't let that stop you. We welcome first-time applicants and are here to help bring your ideas to life.

At our online course in September participants were introduced to Charity Excellence who offer support to non profit organisations. 

This includes The Funding Finder, a core tool for locating grants and financial support. It features access to over 100,000 grant makers globally, including links to 400+ other online charity funding lists.

They also provide free policy templates and other resources.  Find out more about the free services here.

In addition they also offer free online AI courses to help you understand and use AI to manage the administration, strategy and fundraising of your organisation. Find out more about AI support here 

We hope that you, or someone in your team, will take some time to check them out.

We know that you are at the centre of your communities and often you will be the first to hear about people who are struggling. The following two resources may be of use for you to share.

The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) in Leicestershire is a government‑funded scheme (2026–2029) providing short‑term emergency support for residents facing a sudden financial crisis, with applications managed directly by Leicestershire County Council.

The fund is intended for one‑off crisis events, not ongoing low income. Applications are assessed individually and do not affect benefit status.

Examples of qualifying crises include:

• Disasters (fire, flood, property damage)
• Accidents causing immediate financial difficulty
• Sudden health crises
• Household relationship breakdown requiring urgent relocation
• Breakdown or loss of essential household items     

First Contact Plus is an online tool which helps adults in Leicestershire find information about a range of services all in one place.

The initiative allows residents who require help with one or a number of issues to access a catalogue of information, advice, help and support.

Information and resources on housing, health, living independently, money advice, work, security and other topics that assist the county’s residents can be found on this site.

First Contact Plus is delivered by Leicestershire County Council in partnership with GPs, the police, health organisations, voluntary groups and social care departments, district and borough councils who are helping adults across the county by working together to make access to services much easier.