Postcode Lottery - Grassroots Grants

Groundwork is working with Postcode Lottery for a third year to deliver Grassroots Grants.

This year, the programme will provide unrestricted funding of up to £2,000 to 700 small, local organisations in England that are making a positive difference in their communities.

Funding can be used for core organisational costs that support the important work organisations deliver in their communities. The funding offered is unrestricted and therefore flexible and can be used where it is most needed.

Changes for 2026 – key information:

• Applications may be submitted at any time between January and September
• Eligible to organisations whose income is up to £25,000 in the last financial year
• Applicants will receive a decision within 10 weeks of submission
• Successful organisations awarded up to £2,000 will have 12 months to spend the grant
• The programme will not fund sports or physical activities-based projects. Further details of an alternative programme can be found below