 Skills for Life and GrowthWEA (Workers Educational Association) and LCCA (Lancashire Combined County Authority) are pleased to launch a Community Grants open funding round for the period August 2026 through to July 2027. This will enable local VCFSE (voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise) organisations and Housing Associations across all 14 Lancashire boroughs to bid for funding to carry out projects in localities, to mobilise disadvantaged or excluded unemployed and inactive residents to enable their progress towards further education and inclusive employment.
We are looking for new and innovative ways of engaging with residents, supporting them in further skills provision in line with Lancashire's Strategic Priorities (listed below). This could be any Skills for provision on a tailored learning, unaccredited delivery model that suits the resident’s needs. LCCA Strategic Priorities
 Bring Your Local Spaces to Life
We’re so excited to announce the return of our Community Bloom Fund, and this time, we’re doing things a little differently to spread the love even further. We’ve always been more than just a fuel provider – we’re part of the neighbourhoods we serve. The heart of a community lies in its shared spaces, so we’re growing our support to help even more projects take root. This year, we’re awarding £15,000 each to TWO lucky communities. Maybe your local park is looking a bit weary, your village square is crying out for some flower power, or a community hub needs a fresh look – we’re ready to pitch in. We want to help you turn those “wouldn’t it be nice” ideas into a reality for everyone to enjoy. North West Healing, Mental Health and Wellbeing grant for adults who are seeking asylum - 26/2722/6/2026
 Programme Specification and Application Process: Open Grants
Programme What is this document? • This document outlines the 26/27 delivery of the North West Healing, Mental Health and Wellbeing grant for adults who are currently seeking asylum. • This document provides guidance relating to the Open Grants Programme within the wider grant including the process by which applications can be made. • Please follow the application process outlined in Application questions and do not send any additional documents unless these have been requested. • You can ask for support and advice if you are having trouble preparing your application and make any requests for adjustments to support you with this process to: [email protected]  Funding is currently available for charities and projects that support older people to live well. These are grants of £10,000 per year, for 3 years.
Please complete our eligibility checker and then read our guidance document before making an application. The application form is available after completion of the eligibility checker.  Grant Guidance for the Forest of Bowland Community Nature Fund
Introduction This new grant fund aims to support projects led by communities and focussing on nature. Nature is in crisis, so making more space for nature in our communities, villages and open spaces is one great way in which we can all help. In the Forest of Bowland the key elements of nature we need to protect, look after, and increase are woodlands, trees, hedgerows and scrub; grasslands rich in species; rivers, streams and wetlands; and our Champion Species which include curlew, globeflower, juniper, bilberry bumblebee and more. Grant funds are also available to support projects which enable people to connect with nature, either by improving physical access or by providing opportunity for people to learn more, enjoy and benefit from being close to nature. Applications for grants will be open from 29th June until 3rd August 2026. You can read more about nature recovery in Bowland here: https://www.forestofbowland.com/nature-recovery  Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging local organisations to apply for grants of up to £5,000, with just two weeks remaining before the first round closes.
The funding, which utilises cash seized from criminals, is open to support projects that help prevent crime and make Lancashire safer, with a particular focus on diversionary activity over the summer holiday period, when anti-social behaviour typically increases. Local organisations, charities, community groups, and Parish and Town Councils can all apply for grants to deliver initiatives that support safer communities. Priority will be given to projects focused on youth diversion and preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG).  Burnley Borough Council has opened applications for the Community Pride Small Grants Programme 2026/27.
The programme will support voluntary, community and faith organisations to deliver projects that strengthen community engagement, build resilience and independence, improve local neighbourhoods and increase community pride across Burnley. Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available for projects that will be delivered by 31 March 2027.  We’re delighted to share that Grassroots Grants, delivered in partnership with Postcode Lottery, is currently open for applications for a third year.
This funding is designed to support small, local organisations across England that are making a positive difference in their communities. The grant programme is made possible thanks to funding raised by players of the Postcode Lottery and is awarded through Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Places Trust, Postcode Neighbourhood Trust and Postcode Society Trust. If your turnover is less than £25,000 from your most recent accounts, you can apply for unrestricted funding of up to £2,000, meaning you have the flexibility to use it where it’s needed most within your organisation. |
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