We manage a range of grant giving funds for families, individuals, and local companies.
Our small grant programmes match our individual donors passions and interest with the grassroots projects that work at making local life better within their communities.
In addition we manage local and national grant programmes.
If you are unsure at any stage of your application or if you would like to be included on our funding circulation list please contact the Grant Team at grants@llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk
Our Current Grants
Getting Help in Neighbourhoods Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (OPEN 10th December 21 – 31st January* 2022) *Subject to early close if oversubscribed
About the Fund There is a commitment across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to increase opportunities for people to stay healthy and well with a…
Arts Council England Let’s Create Jubilee Fund (OPEN 4th January 2022 – 4th February* 2022) *Subject to early close if the fund is oversubscribed
About the fund The Let’s Create Jubilee Fund will support voluntary and community groups to develop creative and cultural activities as part of the…
Making Local Life Better Fund – OPEN
Fund Aims The Making Local Life Better Fund is made up of money from many local private donor funds that the Community Foundation attracts…
Mercia Park Community Fund – OPEN until 4th Feb 2022
General Information about Mercia Park Community Fund Applications will be considered from charities, constituted voluntary and community groups that: Help strengthen local communities (particularly…
St Matthews Big Local
St Matthews Residents! Do you have a great idea or hidden skills/ talent that you could share with your community? Organisations! Do you have…
The Richard Bonney Literary Fund
New round of funding opening for 2022. Applications will be accepted from 1st January 2022, deadline for applications 31st March 2022. Successful applicant(s) will be notified…
Information, Resources, Support and Other Funders
These are links to information, resources support organisations or other funders and are managed externally. Links to Support Organisations Support for Leicester City Groups…
The William Colton Youth Sports Fund – Currently – CLOSED
Fund Aims The William Colton Sports Fund was established in 2012. It is named after William Colton, a self-made rope and twine manufacturer who…
Wesleyan Foundation Small Grants – CLOSED
Fund Aims The Wesleyan Foundation was established in 2017. Wesleyan look for projects that resonate with their values. This section will help you to…
Wesleyan Foundation Large Grants – CLOSED
Fund Aims The Wesleyan Foundation was established in 2017. Wesleyan look for projects that resonate with their values. This section will help you to…