Grant funding opportunities
Voluntary and community sector organisations in Westminster can access grants and funding from us. Our funding opportunities cover areas like arts and culture, climate change, homelessness and much more.
You can find a list of external funding opportunities through OneWestminster.
We are hosting an event to help community organisations find and apply for grants using GRANTFinder on Wednesday 22 November 2023 at 2pm. You can register to attend on eventbrite.
Open for applications
Inside Out programme
Local organisations and creatives are invited to apply for funding between £1,000 and £10,000 to take part in Inside Out, a free and inclusive summer festival.
Applications close 26 November 2023.
Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure fund
This fund is designed to support the delivery of new infrastructure arising from new building developments, to ensure that Westminster communities benefit from growth.
Funding is ongoing.
VCS core funding programme
Core funding up to £30,000 per year is available for small to medium voluntary community sector (VCS) organisations in Westminster to strengthen, stabilise and grow.
Applications close 22 December 2023.
Ward Budgets
Grants available for place-based projects that benefit residents in Westminster and address local issues and priorities.
Funding is ongoing.
External funds managed by us
Edward Harvist Trust
Small grants available to organisations that work to improve the quality of life for local people.
Four funding rounds per year.
Paddington Charities
Funding for individuals, or to organisations that work to benefit residents, who are in need, hardship or distress, or who are sick or disabled.
Funding is ongoing.
Closed, due to reopen
ActiveWestminster
Funding support of up to £1,000 to support the development or upscaling of a health and wellbeing physical activity community project.
Carbon offset fund
The fund is used to finance carbon-saving projects in Westminster that help to support Westminster’s Climate Emergency targets.
Closes 7 July 2023.
Change4Life grants
Grants of up to £1,000 to support projects that encourage children, young people and families to move more, eat well and feel good.
Due to reopen spring 2023.
Community Contribution Fund
Grant funding of up to £25,000 to support young people to reach their full potential, to support people sleeping rough, and to tackle social isolation and loneliness, and promote social inclusion.
Due to reopen in 2024.
Community Events Fund
Grant funding of up to £2,500 (or £5,000 if two or more organisations apply together) to organise and deliver events that celebrate culture, community cohesion and collective reflection.
Due to reopen in September 2023.
Community Priorities Programme
Grant funding for projects that aim to empower young people, enable all adults to progress, build connections between people and make places safe, sustainable and welcoming.
May reopen in 2024.
More about the Community Priorities Programme
Culture and Community Grants programme
This new annual fund invites arts organisations, community groups and schools to apply for support towards cultural activities that contribute to our Fairer Westminster Strategy.
May reopen in 2024.
Emergency grants fund
This fund offers one-off grant funding to support the resilience and stability of Westminster-based voluntary and community organisations facing a temporary financial crisis
May reopen later in 2023.
Greening Westminster
Greening Westminster is an annual grant funding programme designed to improve and increase Westminster’s green infrastructure and open spaces.
Applications for this round of funding have closed.
Healthy Communities Fund
Grants to improve the health and wellbeing of residents through the delivery of healthy activities relevant to who you support. Funding is also available to train your workforce in delivering public health outcomes.
Applications closed on 6 November 2023.
Healthy Winter Grant scheme
Grants between £5,000 and £7,000 available to provide a regular warm, welcoming space with a healthy hot meal and an activity, for residents who are facing challenges this winter.
Permanently closed.
Holiday Activities and Food Fund
Grant funding to provide enriching activities and healthy food for children aged 4 to 16 over the school holidays.
Due to reopen in 2024.
More about the Holiday Activities and Food Fund