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This list has been assembled by researching and cross-checking multiple lists of COVID-19 emergency
funds that are currently available. All funders on this list are open to churches.
The general criteria of many COVID-19 emergency funds are to support projects and programmes
helping local communities that will have been hard-hit by the crisis. These funds will be especially
relevant if your church is running projects supporting isolated and vulnerable people, foodbanks, or
providing other kinds of support for your community.
Each entry on the list contains key information such as the funder’s interests, contact information and
details of how to apply. The funder’s website is included; we recommend that you visit their website
before making an application. Most funders have a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help
you to complete their application forms online.
This list is organised by region to help you find relevant funds for your church.
Contents
UK-wide grant funders 2-8
Grant funders supporting England, Wales and Scotland 9
Grant funders supporting England and Wales only 10
Grant funders supporting England only 11
Grant funders supporting Northern Ireland only 12
Grant funders supporting Scotland only 13
Grant funders supporting Wales only 16
Local grant funders 17-21
List of emergency grant funders for churches
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UK-wide grant funders
Allchurches Trust New Hope Beyond Covid-19 grants programme now launched with grants up to £50,000 available. Existing grant programmes are also continuing.
Funder’s interests
Projects to promote the Christian faith or any other charitable purpose.
Who will they support?
Any church or other exempted organisation.
Grants size Grants of up to £50,000 for Hope Beyond programme
Grants of up to £25,000 for Growing Lives programme (supporting youth work)
Normally £1,000 to £15,000 for project costs up to £1 million
Larger grants available for project costings over £1 million
Activities supported
3 Supporting faith
3 Supporting community action
7 Excludes salaries and running costs
Themes 3 Building communities
3 Helping people
3 Growing churches
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing applications.
Contact details
01452 873189
www.allchurches.co.uk
Alpkit Grassroots support now
Funder’s interests
Projects that demonstrate an immediate impact on those affected by COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Individuals or organisations serving those
affected by COVID-19.
Grants size
Up to £500
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Supporting those impacted by COVID-19
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing applications; trustee’s review
applications every two months
Contact details
01773 417007
www.alpkit.com/pages/foundation
3
The Beatrice Laing Trust Existing grants programme continuing
Funder’s interests
Advancement of the evangelical Christian faith and the relief of poverty.
Who will they support?
Churches and church projects.
Grants size
£2,000 - £10,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting faith
3 Supporting community action
7 Usually excludes church restoration and
repair
Themes
3 Christian faith
3 Tackling poverty
3 Tackling disadvantage
Application details
l First take online eligibility quiz, download
cover form then send application by post
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
www.laingfamilytrusts.org.uk/about-us/beatrice-
laing-trust
Childs Charitable Trust Emergency funding applications (as well as existing grant programmes continuing)
Funder’s interests
Christian organisations which actively share the Christian gospel.
Who will they support?
Churches and Christian-based organisations
struggling due to COVID-19.
Grants size
Enquire with the Trust.
Activities supported
3 Supporting faith
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Christian faith
3 Christian mission
Application details
l Download and complete application form
online
l 31 August 2020
Contact details
01323 417944
www.childscharitabletrust.org/emergency-
funding
4
Clothworkers’ Foundation Normal grant programmes continuing
Funder’s interests
Projects that respond to the needs of communities affected by COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Small and medium charities including churches
who work to improve the lives of people and
communities.
Grants size
£1,000 to £10,000
Activities supported
7 Faith activities not supported
3 Community action projects supported as
long as project provides for people who are
not of a particular religion
Themes
3 Disadvantaged young people
3 Older people
3 Disabilities
3 Homelessness
Application details
l Apply by first completing the online eligibility quiz
l Ongoing application deadlines
Contact details
www.clothworkersfoundation.org.uk
Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme
Funder’s interests
Young people, vulnerable people, the elderly and disadvantaged, Arts, Heritage, Education.
Who will they support?
A range of charitable organisations including
churches.
Excludes charities with a turnover of more than
£150k
Grants size
£1,000 to £10,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
3 Funder will consider supporting salary costs
Themes
3 Essential equipment
3 Enabling ongoing service provision or
homeworking
3 Delivery of online digital services
Application details
l First create online account then submit apply
online
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
02074309119
www.foylefoundatoin.org.uk
5
Garfield Weston Foundation Usual grant programme continuing
Funder’s interests
A wide range of causes including: Welfare, Youth, Community, Arts, Faith, Environment, Education,
Health, Museums and Heritage.
Who will they support?
A wide range of community and charitable
organisations, including churches.
Grants size
Either regular grant below £100,000 or major
grant above £100,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting faith
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Wide range of themes supported
Application details
l First take online eligibility quiz
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
020 7399 6565
www.garfieldweston.org/apply-to-us/faqs
John Lewis Partnership Community support fund
Funder’s interests
Work that helps those in need in local communities.
This fund has not been launched yet. Please check the funder’s website for further details.
Application details
l Contact your local store
Contact details
www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk
6
National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Existing ‘Reaching Communities’ grant programme continuing
Funder’s interests
Activities that support communities through the COVID-19 crisis.
Who will they support?
Churches who are supporting people and
communities impacted by COVID-19.
Grants size
Most grants £300 to £10,000
Some larger grants of over £10,000 for long-
term projects
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
7 Religious activities not supported
Themes
3 Reaching communities
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
028 9568 0143 (or for those with a hearing or
speech impairment: 08001 plus 028 9568 0143)
www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Independent AgeIndependent Age Grants Fund
Funder’s interests
Work that makes a difference to older people
Who will they support?
Smaller organisations across the UK working
with older people hardest hit by COVID-19
Grants size
£5,000 to £15,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Older people in complex and challenging
situations
3 Older people in danger of being out of sight
and mind
Application details
l Apply online
l Three rounds of deadlines: 2nd July 2020;
21st August 2020; 18th September 2020
Contact details
www.independentage.org/community/grants-
fund
7
National Lottery Heritage Fund Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage
Funder’s interests
Supporting organisations across the heritage sector that as a result of COVID-19, are at a risk of
failure.
Who will they support?
Those caring for and managing heritage assets
including listed churches and churches that are
facing closure, or being able to successfully
reopen as a result of COVID-19.e.
Grants size
£10,000 to £3 million
Activities supported
3 Heritage conservation
3 For existing grantee’s only
Themes
3 Historic buildings
3 Heritage
Application details
l Apply online
l Application deadline: Midday 17th August
Contact details
www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/culture-
recovery-fund-for-heritage
Rank Foundation Emergency fund
Funder’s interests
Improving the lives of communities.
Who will they support?
Churches that need to purchase equipment,
technology or memberships during COVID-19.
Grants size
Up to £750
Activities supported
3 Supporting faith
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Purchasing equipment
3 Purchasing technology
Application details
l Enquire before making an application
l Ongoing application deadlines
Contact details
020 7834 7731
www.rankfoundation.com/covid-19-update
8
The Fore Rapid Action from The Fore (RAFT) fund
Funder’s interests
Small charities doing vital work in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who will they support?
Any UK-registered charities with income below
£500,000. You will need able to demonstrate the
impact of your mission and offer creative
solutions
to getting through the current crisis.
Grants size
Up to £5,000
Activities supported
3 Community-focused activities that reach
beyond Christian faith
7 Religious activities not supported
Themes
3 Supporting the community
Application details
l Check funder’s website for details
Contact details
020 7240 6192
www.thefore.org/the-raft-emergency-fund
Samaritans Purse UK Community care grants
Funder’s interests
Christianity and serving the community.
Who will they support?
Will provide PPE and cleaning packages to a
hurch or a project with a desire to serve your
community through ‘Good Samaritan’ activities.
Grants size
PPE kits and cleaning equipment only
Activities supported
3 Community care
3 Christianity
Themes
3 Christianity
3 PPE
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing application
Contact details
www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/this-is-love
020 8559 1180
9
Grant funders supporting England, Wales and Scotland
Morrisons homelessness community foundation COVID-19 homelessness support fund
Funder’s interests
Projects supporting people without a home during COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Church projects caring for the homeless during
COVID-19 outbreak that do not promote religion.
Grants size
Up to £10,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
7 Project must not promote religion
Themes
3 Homelessness support
Application details
l First use online eligibility checker before
applying
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
0845 611 449
www.morrisonsfoundation.com/latest-news/
covid-19
10
Grant funders supporting England and Wales only
Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation Existing grants programme continuing
Funder’s interests
The advancement of the Christian faith and other charitable purposes.
Who will they support?
Churches and charitable organisations, with an
emphasis on Yorkshire.
Grants size
No set grant amount
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
3 Supporting faith and religious activities
3 Emphasis on West Yorkshire region
Themes
3 Christianity
3 Range of charitable purposes
3 West Yorkshire
Application details
l Send written applications via post or email
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
www.bramallfoundation.org
Yapp Charitable Trust COVID-19 support funding
Funder’s interests
Services that help to improve the lives of marginalised, disadvantaged or isolated people.
Who will they support?
Organisations and churches tackling the impact
of COVID-19.
They can only offer grants to registered charities
that have been formally established for a
minimum
of three years.
Grants size
Up to £3,000 per year for core funding only
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Elderly people
3 Children and young people
3 Social welfare
Application details
l Apply online; check guidance before applying
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
0191 389 3300
www.yappcharitabletrust.org.uk
11
Grant funders supporting Northern Ireland only
The Community Foundation Northern Ireland New Needs Fund
Funder’s interests
Projects that help older people, vulnerable people or children and families during COVID-19.
Who will they support?
They are unable to fund churches. However, if
your application fully meets all other criteria,
they will pass it to the Rural Community Network
who may be able to provide you with funding
support.
Grants size
Up to £15,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
7 Excludes churches, but you may be passed
on to the Rural Community Network for
funding
Themes
3 Supporting the community
3 Supporting elderly people
3 Children and families
Application details
l To apply, first read the online grant Q&As
l 28th August 2020, 1pm
Contact details
028 9024 5927
www.communityfoundationni.org/grants
12
Grant funders supporting Scotland only
Architectural Fund Scotland Organisational support funding
Funder’s interests
New ideas for using historic buildings to help deliver economic and social benefits to their
communities.
Who will they support?
Community organisations and their heritage
regeneration projects.
Grants size
Enquire with funder
Activities supported
3 Supporting heritage
Themes
3 Historic buildings
3 Heritage regeneration
3 Community heritage
Application details
l Apply by first completing the online enquiry
form
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
0300 121 0341 or 0300 121 0346
www.ahfund.org.uk
Bank of Scotland Foundation Coronavirus support – reach programme
Funder’s interests
Activities that address disadvantage or social exclusion.
Who will they support?
Churches can only apply if a specific project
is community focused and reaches beyond
Christian faith.
Grants size
£5,000 to £30,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Tackling disadvantage
3 Tackling social exclusion
Application details
l Apply online
l Next monthly deadline is Thursday 27 August
Contact details
0345 1241351
www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org/funding-
programmes/reach
13
Gannochy Trust COVID-19 – Recovery and Renewal Fund
Funder’s interests
To improve the quality of community life in Perth and Kinross, and for people across Scotland.
Who will they support?
Charities and churches that deliver non-faith
based projects benefitting the whole community
regardless of faith.
Grants size
Small grants up to £10,000
Main grants up to £30,000
Major grants up to £50,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
7 Churches can only apply if their community
project is not faith based
Themes
3 Supporting community
3 Young people and children
3 People who are disadvantaged or vulnerable
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing applications until June 2021
Contact details
01738 620653
www.gannochytrust.org.uk
Foundation Scotland Community Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund
Funder’s interests
Created to support local charities and grassroots organisations across Scotland to help them
respond to COVID-19 and recover from the impact.
Who will they support?
Constituted community groups and charities,
including churches.
Grants size
£1,000 to £5,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Foodbanks
3 Vulnerable people
Application details
l Apply online
l Check funders website for application
deadlines
Contact details
Edinburgh office: 0131 524 0300 or
Glasgow office: 0141 341 4960 or grants@
foundationscotland.org.uk
South of Scotland office: 01557 814927 or
www.foundationscotland.org.uk/programmes/
community-response,-recovery-resilience-fund/
14
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) Phase 2 of Third Sector Resilience Fund Scotland
Funder’s interests
Organisations that already deliver services and products but find themselves in financial difficulties
directly as a result of COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Churches primarily delivering services in
Scottish communities since before March 2020.
The funding need must be directly as a result
of the impact of COVID-19.
Grants size
Up to £75,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Supporting communities
Application details
l To apply, first complete online eligibility quiz
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
www.scvo.org/support/coronavirus/funding
National Lottery Awards for all Scotland COVID-19 response
Funder’s interests
Projects that support people at high risk and projects supporting communities with the impact of
COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Churches can only apply if a specific project
is community focused and reaches beyond
Christian faith.
Grants size
£300 to £10,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Elderly people
3 Children and young people
3 Social welfare
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
0141 846 0447
www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/apply/under-10k/
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15
Grant funders supporting Wales only
Community Foundation Wales Wales coronavirus resilience fund
Funder’s interests
Groups that are adapting their services and support to individuals and families affected by COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Community groups and charities running
activities
to support the community through the impact of
COVID-19 in Wales.
Grants size
£500-£2,000 or up to £5,000 depending on
annual income.
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
7 Excludes projects that fall within the
statutory
sector responsibility e.g. anything that falls
within
the school curriculum
Themes
3 Supporting the community
3 Supporting vulnerable people
3 Supporting most-deprived areas of Wales
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
02920 379 580
www.communityfoundationwales.org.uk
16
Local grant funders
Cheshire West and Chester Council – Cheshire West and Chester Community Response Fund
Funder’s interests
Supporting the community and responding to issues as a result of COVID-19
Who will they support?
Any group based in Cheshire West and Chester.
Churches can apply as long as their project is for
the benefit of the wider community.
Grants size
Average grant size is around £2,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
7 Churches can only apply if their community
Themes
3 Isolated and vulnerable people
3 Community benefits in response to the crisis
Application details
l Make contact via email in the first instance
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
0300 123 8123
www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Coalfields Regeneration Trust – North of England and Midlands Coalfields COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Fund
Funder’s interests
Supporting community organisations in former coalfield communities which are affected by COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Groups that are delivering support services or
have significantly adapted their services in order
to respond to the current crisis.
Grants size
Up to £10,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
7 Excludes capital costs and salaries
Themes
3 Support for people in crisis
3 Loneliness and social isolation
3 Food banks and parcels
Application details
l Read the eligibility guidance notes and apply
online
l Check funders website for application deadlines
Contact details
01226 272811
www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/england/covid19-
ccip-funding-support/
17
Darlington Borough Council – Darlington Darlington Covid Fund
Funder’s interests
Helping the most vulnerable in Darlington during COVID-19
Who will they support?
Community groups and organisations in
Darlington.
Grants size
Majority £5,000 although possibility of up to
£10,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
3 Your project must respond to the COVID-19
crisis
Themes
3 Older people and other vulnerable groups
3 Combatting food poverty or ‘holiday’ hunger
Application details
l Contact the Grants team by email in the first
instance.
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
0191 378 6340
www.cdcf.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/grants-for-
groups/darlington-covid-fund/
FSJ Trust – Essex Emergency COVID-19 funding
Funder’s interests
Offering grants to local charities and groups to help with the immediate effects of COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Churches and community organisations who
are helping vulnerable children, families and the
isolated elderly.
Grants size
£2,000 to £3,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
3 Supporting faith and religious activities
Themes
3 Isolated elderly people
3 Vulnerable children and families
Application details
l Follow the bullet point list of application
guidance on the website
l September 2020 application deadline for next
grants meeting
Contact details
fsjtrust.org.uk/
18
Ealing Council – Borough of Ealing, London Food assistance grant programme
Funder’s interests
Organisations, providers and individuals in Ealing who need financial support as a result of COVID-19.
Who will they support?
Voluntary and charity organisations delivering
food provision to people vulnerable to COVID-19.
Grants size
Either £5,000 or £10,000 fixed grant
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Food assistance for people vulnerable to
COVID-19
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
020 8825 7001
www.ealing.gov.uk
Hadrian Trust – North East England Priority now given to projects related to the COVID-19 crisis
Funder’s interests
Supporting vulnerable people and communities; improving the lives of people living and working in
the North East of England.
Who will they support?
Community organisations in Tyne and Wear,
Northumberland and Durham. (Including
Hartlepool)
Grants size
£500 to £2,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
7 Excludes repair of buildings used solely for
worship
7 Excludes major building improvements
Themes
3 Social welfare
3 Disability
3 Projects that support vulnerable or isolated
older people
Application details
l Complete the on-line application form and
submit it, or print it off to fill in by hand and
post.
l Application deadline will be three weeks
before the grants meeting in October 2020
Contact details
07815 785074
www.hadriantrust.co.uk
19
Mayor of London together with the Corporation of London and the City Bridge Trust London community response – wave 2 grants
Funder’s interests
Projects that meet the needs of communities in London.
Who will they support?
A range of charitable organisations. They
support churches only where the activity is not
promoting religion.
Grants size
Two grant sizes:
Up to £10,000 or between £10,000 - £50,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Supporting London’s communities
3 Crisis response
3 Delivering differently
Application details
l Apply with online application form
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
020 7255 4488
www.londoncommunityresponsefund.org.uk
Sir George Martin Trust – West and North Yorkshire Fast grants and resilience fund
Funder’s interests
Projects helping vulnerable members of their community through the COVID-19 crisis or supporting
churches who need resilience funding.
Who will they support?
Churches that are helping vulnerable members
of the community or need resilience funding.
Previous grantees taking priority.
Grants size
Up to £1,000 to £3,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
3 Supporting faith
Themes
3 Supporting vulnerable people
3 Building resilience
Application details
l Request an application form from the Trust
Manager
Contact details
01423 810 222
www.sirgeorgemartintrust.org.uk
20
Steve Morgan Foundation – Merseyside, North Wales and Cheshire Coronavirus emergency support
Funder’s interests
Projects that help children and families, people with disabilities, the elderly, or those that are socially
disadvantaged.
Who will they support?
Organisations tackling disadvantage, food
poverty, health and wellbeing. They will consider
supporting church-based community projects.
Grants size
Enquire with funder.
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
Themes
3 Tackling disadvantage
3 Children and families
3 Supporting elderly people
3 Disabilities
Application details
l Apply online
l End of September
Contact details
01829 782 808
www.stevemorganfoundation.org.uk
21
Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust – Warwickshire COVID-19 emergency response
Funder’s interests
Churches and organisations that benefit the residents of Sutton Coldfield.
Who will they support?
Churches who are delivering services to the
community during COVID-19, or will need help to
financially recover afterwards.
Grants size
Up to £5,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
3 Supporting faith
Themes
3 Supporting the community
3 Faith organisations
Application details
l Email first to register interest in applying
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
www.suttoncoldfieldcharitabletrust.com
UNITED – Hammersmith & Fulham COVID-19 community fund
Funder’s interests
Groups that support Hammersmith & Fulham residents, particularly those who are at risk.
Who will they support?
Frontline groups working with people who face
risks as a result of COVID-19.
Groups whose services are being affected by
social distancing.
Grants size
Enquire with funder
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
3 Supporting faith
Themes
3 Supporting at risk groups
Application details
l Apply online
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
020 8600 0652
www.unitedhf.org/grants/apply/covidhf
22
William A Cadbury Charitable Trust – West Midlands COVID-19 response - small grants
Funder’s interests
Charitable organisations and churches in the West Midlands dealing with the consequences
COVID-19. Programmes are guided by the founder’s Quaker principles.
Who will they support?
Churches, charities and community organisations
in the West Midlands.
Grants size
Up to £2,000
Activities supported
3 Supporting community action
3 Supporting faith and religious activities
Themes
3 Vulnerable people including the elderly,
children, and those with disabilities
3 Projects with a clear Quaker connection
Application details
l Apply by sending a brief application to
the Trust Administrator via post or online
(preferred)
l Ongoing applications
Contact details
07310 157233
wa-cadbury.org.uk/covid-19/
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