Current Grants Available
Applications can be made from the list of active funds shown below which have a status of ‘OPEN’.
You can also see funds that are opening soon at the bottom of the page here.
We also have a list of other VCFSE funders who you can contact for support in addition to applying to one of the funds below.
Status:
Open
Deadline:
This is a rolling programme with applications reviewed regularly.
Description:
This funding has been made available by the Suffolk & NE Essex Integrated Care Board (SNEE ICB).
The purpose of the fund is to support the achievement of an increase in the proportion of those diagnosed with early-stage cancer (Stage 1 & 2)
Status:
Open
Deadline:
The Digital Inclusion Fund is a rolling programme which will be in place until funds are exhausted.
Expressions of Interest are currently being accepted and the deadline for submitting these for the March 2025 funding round is 5pm on Friday 14th March 2025. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
Decisions are expected by the end of June 2025 with additional funding rounds to be held on a quarterly basis.
Expressions of Interest are currently being accepted and the deadline for submitting these for the March 2025 funding round is 5pm on Friday 14th March 2025. Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
Decisions are expected by the end of June 2025 with additional funding rounds to be held on a quarterly basis.
Description:
The Digital Inclusion Fund has been developed to reduce digital poverty and its effects across target demographics within Suffolk. The funding has been made available by East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council in partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation.
Helping residents to become digitally included will bring wider social benefits to enable people to be better informed, pay less for things, be more employable, feel more independent, be less isolated, and live happier, healthier and easier lives
Status:
Open
Deadline:
20 January 2025 with decisions by the end of February 2025
Description:
Grants are available for work which addresses citizenship, community safety and crime prevention.
Status:
Open
Deadline:
Open all year round. Decisions will be made on a regular basis as demand dictates.
Description:
Grants to purchase daily living equipment and to provide support for people facing illness or disabilities in Suffolk who are unable to afford the costs themselves.
Status:
Open
Deadline:
Open all year round. Decisions will be made on a regular basis as demand dictates.
Description:
Grants for charitable, voluntary and community groups to support local grassroots projects that are looking to promote tennis in areas of deprivation (including rural) and help those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable.
Status:
Open
Deadline:
For applications up until 19 February 2025 with decisions by the end of March 2025
Description:
Grants of up to £3,000 for charitable, voluntary and community groups that are addressing needs within Suffolk. There will be further panels held throughout the year.
Status:
Open
Deadline:
Closing date 6th January 2025, decisions by early April
Description:
Grants of between £2,500 and £20,000 are available for services that help support victims of crime and reduce crime and disorder. Grants will not normally exceed 10% of an organisation’s total income – exceptions may apply.
Status:
Open
Deadline:
Closing date 6th January, decisions by March
Description:
Grants to support the work of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations that are delivering work to support local women and girls in need. This fund particularly welcomes applications that are towards early intervention, crisis prevention and education for women and girls.
Funds Opening Soon
Status:
Closed
Deadline:
Closing 3rd March with decisions by late April
Applications from:
Opening 20th January 2025
Description:
Grants of up to £2,000 to ensure equality of access to the benefits that arts and culture can provide to improve the lives of those most in need in Suffolk.
Status:
Closed
Applications from:
Opening summer 2025
Description:
Grants towards helping climate action and community health and wellbeing projects which have a positive impact on people, the environment and nature.
There will be one funding panel a year.
Status:
Closed
Applications from:
Opening September 2025
Description:
Grants for Anglican organisations within the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich for projects that benefit the local community.
Status:
Closed
Applications from:
Opening June 2025
Description:
This fund may close early if oversubscribed. We advise that you start your application as soon as possible; you can save it and return to it later within the funding window.
Please ensure you outline how your application meets one or more of the Co-op’s Theme Outcomes.
- Improved access to social activities for all
- Reduction in feelings of isolation and improved wellbeing
- Supported people into education or employment
- Provided information, advice or guidance to maximise income
- Evidence of partnership working or alliance formation
Status:
Closed
Deadline:
17th March with decisions expected by end May 2025
Applications from:
Opening 3rd February 2025
Description:
Grants towards equipment that will improve physical and mental health in Suffolk.
Status:
Closed
Deadline:
Closing 21 July with decisions expected by end September 2025
Applications from:
Opening 9 June 2025
Description:
Grants to support the work of organisations addressing food poverty, working to improve nutrition and encourage healthy cooking and eating throughout Suffolk, particularly among children and young people.
Status:
Closed
Applications from:
Opening 2027
Description:
The Fund provides 3-year core cost grants to support locally run organisations in Suffolk which support education and skills training for disadvantaged groups, or which work in environmental protection and education.
Status:
Closed
Description:
Grants to support charitable activities addressing local needs and challenges throughout Suffolk, with a particular focus on Beccles, Bungay and Newmarket.
Status:
Closed
Description:
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support small, community- based organisations where small grants can make a real difference.
Status:
Closed
Description:
Grants are available for local charitable, voluntary and community groups that are addressing need within Suffolk, with a focus on grassroots organisations.
Status:
Closed
Deadline:
Deadline 22 August with decisions expected by end November 2025
Applications from:
Opening 11 July 2025
Description:
Grants to support the work of charities, voluntary and community groups providing services, support or advice to older people.
Status:
Closed
Deadline:
Deadline 28th April, with decisions expected by mid June
Applications from:
Opening 17th March 2025
Description:
Grants for grassroot Suffolk-based charitable and community organisations supporting those that live and work in Felixstowe and The Trimleys, and areas of deprivation in Ipswich and Woodbridge.
Status:
Closed
Deadline:
Closing 7th April with decisions by late May
Applications from:
Opening 17th February 2025
Description:
Grants to support the work of grassroots organisations providing services, support, or advice to older people.
Status:
Closed
Deadline:
20 March with decisions expected by end May 2025
Applications from:
Opening 6 February 2025
Description:
Grants for activities within communities that enable adult unpaid carers (aged 18+) who are supporting other adults, to sustain their caring role by increasing their feelings of wellbeing, choice and control.
Status:
Closed
Deadline:
Closing 17th March with decisions by late April
Applications from:
Opening 3rd February 2025
Description:
Grants to support charitable, voluntary and community groups that are aiming to increase participation in sport in Suffolk.
Status:
Closed
Description:
The Suffolk Smokefree Generation Fund is offering grants of £7,000 to community and voluntary sector organisations to support the reduction in smoking rates, in key identified groups in Suffolk, where levels can be more than double the national average.
Funding duration: 12 months
Eligible locations: Suffolk-wide including Waveney
Please note:
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