People and Places
The National Lottery Community Fund supports Welsh projects that empower communities through collaborative, accessible initiatives focused on health, youth, sustainability, and community cohesion.
Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: £20,001–£500,000 per project (up to 5 years); medium grants: £20,001–£100,000; large grants: £100,001–£500,000
Summary: Funds Welsh community projects that empower local people, address local needs, and support healthier, sustainable, and connected communities.
Key Information: At least 80% of project beneficiaries must live in Wales.
Description
This funding opportunity supports projects in Wales that work closely with people and communities, ensuring initiatives are accessible and address the issues most important to their community. Projects must involve the community in their development, design, and delivery, build on local strengths, and demonstrate an understanding of local activities while filling identified gaps. Applicants are encouraged to consider their project's environmental impact and must align with at least one of the following missions:
- Bringing communities together
- Supporting children and young people
- Enabling healthier lives
- Promoting environmental sustainability
Both new and existing activities are eligible, as well as capital costs (land, buildings, vehicles, refurbishments), and planning work towards a capital project.
