Edward and Ivy Rose Hood Grantmaking Fund
This grant funds community and environmental projects in Suffolk—especially Lowestoft and Waveney—that improve wellbeing, resilience, and health, with a focus on nature-based and environmental initiatives.
Funder: Suffolk Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (Expression of Interest) | September 30, 2026 (Full application for shortlisted organisations)
Funding Amounts: Up to £6,000 per project, or £2,000/year for 3 years (multi-year); approx. £120,000 total available this year.
Summary: Supports community and environmental initiatives in Suffolk, focusing on improving lives, resilience, and wellbeing, especially in Lowestoft and Waveney.
Key Information: Two-stage application: Expression of Interest, then full application by invitation.
Description
The Edward and Ivy Rose Hood Grantmaking Fund, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation, supports charitable, community, and small-scale environmental initiatives that improve the lives and wellbeing of people in Suffolk. The fund particularly prioritizes projects in Lowestoft and Waveney, but also supports wider Suffolk-based organisations. It aims to protect the environment, strengthen community resilience, and promote health and wellbeing, especially through nature-based projects. Both new and existing projects, as well as core organisational costs, are eligible.
