The Royal Countryside Fund - Supporting Rural Communities
Details
The Royal Countryside Fund provides grants for projects from across the UK which are working to create resilient rural communities. This fund will support community-led projects that are pursuing innovative and strategic solutions to the challenges facing their rural area and improving the long-term viability and resilience of their community.
Successful applicants will deliver projects along the themes of: • Keeping young people in the countryside • Powering up rural communities • Increasing environmental sustainability • Building emergency resilience in rural areas
Successful projects will demonstrate how they are addressing one of more of the following objectives: • Working towards a long-term vision • Facilitating connectedness and collaboration • Demonstrating innovation
The fund has paused the current grant programme and won’t be accepting applications in the coming months. They are planning to launch a new, reshaped grant programme in the autumn.
Premium information is available exclusively to SCVO members and supporters
Geographical areas funded: UK
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
- Premium information
- Annually awarded:
- Premium information
- Notes on award amounts:
- Premium information
Who can apply
Applications are encouraged from properly constituted, community-led organisations with a turnover under £500,000 per year, who can demonstrate how beneficiaries will be drawn directly from the local rural community.
- Maximum annual income:
- £500,000
When to apply
Applications open on 10th January. Deadline for applications is the 21st February.
Next deadline: 21 Feb 2025
How to apply
Apply online via the Countryside Fund website. Applicants will need to submit a short video and an expression of interest form.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Advice and information Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Community safety Transport Education and training Employability services Environment Social care and welfare
Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged Rural communities
Last reviewed 24 days ago
The Royal Countryside Fund
-
Charity registered in Scotland SC048055
-
13th Floor 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW
Similar funds from other funders
Funding Scotland Premium feature
This feature is only available to SCVO member and supporter organisations.