Here are some organizations offering grants to groups during the Covid-19 crisis.
Check their websites regularly, as deadlines and availability can change at short notice.

covid-19 specific funding

Coronavirus Community Support Fund
The Government’s new £200 million Coronavirus Community Support Fund has opened for applications. National Lottery Community Fund administers the funding. It has two key objectives:
  • To increase community support to vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 crisis;
  • To reduce temporary closures of essential charities and social enterprises, ensuring services for vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19 have the financial resources to operate, and so reduce the burden on public services.
Charities and not for profit organisations can apply for grants of between £300 and £10,000 or for grants above £10,000.  Deadline ongoing. Find more information and how to apply here.

London Community Response Fund
Crisis Response: Up to £10,000 to to help community and voluntary organisations who have been badly affected by the impact of Covid-19. Deadline Thursday 3rd December 2020
W londoncommunityresponsefund.org.uk

Voice4Change Partnership Fund
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)-led small charities, voluntary and community groups, and social enterprises can apply for support to help tackle the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
Awards of £5,000 - £10,000 for running costs and small capital costs, and support for services such as foodbanks, domestic abuse and violence groups, tackling homelessness, and providing access to technology. Visit the Voice4Change Partnership website. Round 2 opens 25th November 2020.
Comic Relief Community Fund
Grassroots community organisations with an income of less than £250,000 can apply for funding to help them develop their organisation through a Capacity Building Grant of up to £500 or to deliver projects through a Project Delivery Grant of up to £4,000. Deadline ongoing. The community charity, Groundwork administers the fund.

Morrisons Foundation COVID-19 Homeless Support Fund
Support charities caring for homeless people during the coronavirus outbreak and ensure help gets to those who need it most. Grants of up to £10,000 are available. Deadline ongoing.
Find more information and how to apply here.

Integrate Agency
Integrate can connect your group with funding, support and other information. Sign up to their newsletter for funding information.
W integrateagency.co.uk

Foyle Foundation Small Grants Scheme
Grants for organisations currently delivering services to the young, vulnerable, elderly, disadvantaged or the general community can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £10,000.  Deadline ongoing. Find more information and how to apply here.

Alpkit Foundation Grassroots Support
Grants of up to £500 are available for individuals or organizations serving those affected by coronavirus. Work which will be supported includes: working with vulnerable people, food, homelessness, etc. Deadline ongoing.
Find more information and how to apply here.

community food funding

Neighbourly
Neighbourly is an online giving platform. They can help your group connect with businesses that can donate volunteer time, money or product surplus. Visit their website to create a free page and set goals for your project.
If you want to receive surplus food, a member of your group must have a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. You can do an online course in a few hours and get a certificate for less than £20.
W neighbourly.com

youth project funding

Hope for the Young COVID-19 Emergency Fund
The COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund provides support for young refugees or asylum seekers up to the age of 30 who are vulnerable and in need of immediate financial support. Priority will be given to young people receiving support from Hope for the Young who meet the Emergency Relief Fund criteria. The fund is also open to external applications. Maximum grant available is £250. Deadline ongoing. Find more information and how to apply here.
The Prince’s Trust & NatWest Enterprise Relief Fund
The Enterprise Relief Fund offers grants to 18 to 30-year olds who are self-employed and/or running their own business. As well as  cash grants, they will offer one-to-one support and guidance to anyone who needs it and who may be worried about their future.
Find more information and how to apply here.

crowdfunding + match-funding

Aviva Community Fund
Small charities and constituted community groups can apply for funding of up to £50,000.  In response to the Covid-19 Aviva are temporarily funding projects that ensure organizations can adapt or maintain critical services and infrastructure in response to the impacts of COVID-19. Deadline: 19 January 2021.
Find more information and how to apply here.
Lambeth Crowdfund
Up to £5000 funding available to support communities in Lambeth.You need to set up a crowdfunding project to apply for finding. Deadline ongoing.
Find more information and how to apply here.