National Lottery Awards for All England

National Lottery Awards for All England is a grants programme from The National Lottery Community Fund designed to empower and uplift local communities across England. It specifically supports projects that foster stronger relationships, bring people together, and contribute to the overall improvement of local areas. This funding is versatile, available for launching new initiatives, sustaining existing community activities, or assisting organisations in adapting to contemporary challenges, such as the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Grants ranging from GBP 300 to GBP 20,000 (approximately USD 375 to USD 25,000) are provided for projects with a duration of up to two years. The programme is particularly well-suited for small, newly forming community groups, including start-up Saturday schools, after-school clubs, reading and library initiatives, and various arts programmes. These grants can cover essential running costs such as the purchase of books, writing and art materials, room hire expenses, and remuneration for tutors or volunteers. To be eligible, applicant groups typically need to operate with a bank account established in the organisation's name and have at least two unrelated individuals actively involved in the project's management and execution.

Apply online via the National Lottery Community Fund's application portal; review the 'Who can apply' and 'Who cannot apply' eligibility pages first. Applications are open on a rolling basis, no fixed deadline.