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BCBN’s Grant Initiative aims to provide small third-sector grant awards to empower charities and local community projects. This initiative will distribute a one-off grant award per charity or to small but credible community projects, which are able to demonstrate their positive impact on the communities they aim to serve.

Any projects supported must be UK based (excluding Northern Ireland); address a community issue or support a local community initiative; and provide benefits to the local community.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Average:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Non-profit organisations, charities, and community groups (including local branches of national charities) that work for the betterment of local communities through charitable initiatives. To be eligible, all organisations and community interest groups must be registered with a recognised governing body (such as the Charity Commission or Companies House) for a minimum of 18 months (they should have annual accounts available and submitted).

When to apply

Currently closed to applications.

Application deadlines for 2026 due to reopen soon. Please note that BCBN Grant Initiative 2026 will conclude in November 2026, and no further applications will be accepted beyond this date.

How to apply

Complete the grant eligibility quiz prior to downloading the application. Then download and complete the Application Form and email it to [email protected]

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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