Funding is intended to support community-led organisations to deliver change by drawing on the 'lived experiences' of people who have experienced the issues being tackled. These issues should align with one of Comic Relief's four strategic themes:
- Children Survive and Thrive – ensuring every child has the best start in life.
- Fighting for Gender Justice – tackling gender-based violence, inequality and exploitation.
- A Safe Place to Be – supporting those who have been displaced to access secure housing and feel settled in their new homes.
- Mental Health Matters – helping people with poor mental health to access appropriate support.
- Capacity Building grants of up to £1,000 to be spent on activities to strengthen operations and governance. (All applications must include this grant).
- Project Delivery grants of up to £9,000 to deliver projects that fit with the programme’s strategic themes.
Who can apply
Community-led local organisations based in England may apply. This could include:
- Constituted voluntary and community groups.
- Charities.
- Social enterprises.
- Community Interest Companies that have been running for at least two years.
- Not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee.
Organisations must have an annual turnover below £250,000.
Application deadline is 30 November 2022. Please note the fund may close earlier than the deadline if sufficient applications are received before the date.
Full guidelines and the Eligibility Checker can be found on the Groundwork website.