Community Power Fund
Community Power Fund supports organisations in England to build local leadership and influence services, investment and shared spaces, giving communities more power over decisions affecting their lives.
Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Due Dates: November 25, 2026, 12pm (Applications open) | January 20, 2027, 12pm (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: £500,000–£2.5 million for most projects, over 5–10 years; up to 16 awards expected
Summary: Supports organisations in England to build community power over local services, investment, spaces and decisions.
Key Information: Applicants must already have a proven community-power track record and must join or watch a webinar before applying.
Description
The National Lottery Community Fund’s Community Power Fund supports organisations helping local people influence the places they live, the services they use and the decisions affecting their lives. It aims to shift power towards more equitable sharing between local people, organisations and institutions. Supported work can include developing local leadership, shaping local services, influencing investment decisions and increasing community control over important buildings and spaces.
The programme backs established organisations working across a range of issues throughout a wider local area in England. It prioritises organisations accountable to local people, experienced in cross-sector collaboration, and working with communities facing the greatest barriers and least influence. Long-term support allows work to evolve as community needs change.
