CCF manages a number of grant programmes on behalf of our donors. To find out what funding is available, click on your borough and scroll down to the bottom of the page. For a full list of all current grants schemes click here

Grants available

Here you will find an overview of grants currently available. All programmes have specific guidelines and applications forms which you can download below. Please do not forget to read the important information for applicants. 

New funds will be announced in the coming months, please check our website for updates and new deadlines.

Deptford Challenge Trust - Small Grants
Purpose:	To improve the quality of life for people who live and work in Deptford. Proposed activites must benefit residents within the DCT area (please see map before you apply). Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available. In particular the trustees encourage applications for projects that respond to a local need and promote networking and local partnerships. Previous grantees are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to new applicants.
Areas:	Lewisham
Closing dates:	Small grants are available on an annual basis. 2008 grants have now been awarded. We hope to relaunch the fund in autumn 2008 for grants in 2009.
Forms:	map
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Deptford Challenge Trust - Strategic Grants
Purpose:	To improve the quality of life for people who live and work in Deptford. Proposed activites must benefit residents within the DCT area (please see map). Grants between £5,000 and £30,000 per year are available and the trustees will now consider funding over more than one year. Please be aware the Trust will only be able to make one or two multiple year grants. In particular the trustees encourage applications for projects that respond to a local need and promote networking and local partnerships.
Areas:	Lewisham
Closing dates:	Deadline: 19 January 2009
Forms:	map DCT Strategic Guidelines DCT Strategic Organisation Form
Notes:	Area defined in Deptford (please see map)

Deutsche Bank Employee Fund for Education and Social Invesment in London
Purpose:	To support groups working under the themes of Education and Community Development. Please read the guidelines very carefully before applying.
Areas:	All Boroughs
Closing dates:	You can apply any time until 31 January 2009. Decisions are made quarterly; organisations will be notified of the outcome of their application in December and March (depending on when submitted).
Forms:	guidance
Notes:	If you would like to apply to this fund please call the office and speak to Cat Dix about your project. An application form will then be sent to you.

Grassroots Grants
Purpose:	To help build thriving local communities, bringing people from different backgrounds together and empowering them to achieve change. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your group must have been active in your local area for at least 1 year before you apply, with an annual income of less than £20,000. This can relate to your last financial year or be taken as an average over your last three financial years.
Areas:	Bexley, Bromley, Camden, Greenwich, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Westminster
Closing dates:	This is a three year programme. The next deadline is 7th November. 2009 dates to be announced shortly .
Forms:	Guidelines Application Form
Notes:	Please contact the grants team on 020 7582 5117 if you need help with your application. Please note, grant decisions will be made 6 weeks from the deadline, not 3.5 weeks as advertised in the guidelines. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Land Securities Capital Commitment Fund
Purpose:	To turn ideas into reality through effective and dynamic community projects. The Capital Commitment Fund finances a wide range of projects including dance workshops for teenagers, children's sports clubs and a local history group. Priority will go to projects focused on children, young people and education.
Areas:	Islington, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Westminster
Closing dates:	This fund is now closed. We hope to reopen it in 2009.
Forms:	Small Grants Application Form Guidelines
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NDC New Cross Gate - Fast-Track Grants
Purpose:	To support community projects in the New Cross Gate area. For further general info about New Deal for Communities in New Cross Gate, you may wish to visit www.newcrossgatendc.org.uk
Areas:	Lewisham
Closing dates:	Friday 28th November 2008 Friday 27th February 2009
Forms:	guidance application
Notes:	New Cross Gate area

NDC New Cross Gate - Partnership Grants
Purpose:	Focusing on a multi-agency approach, enabling community and voluntary sector groups to work with other third sector groups and statutory providers to deliver local services.
Areas:	Lewisham
Closing dates:	Friday 20th February 2009 October 2009 - date tbc October 2010 - date tbc
Forms:	guidance application appendix a - partner organisation details appendix b - budget details
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NDC New Cross Gate - Progression Grants
Purpose:	Focusing on helping organisations to develop, achieve sustainability and improve service delivery to residents within the NDC area. Progression grants will fund core and development costs, with the aim of strengthening the organisation, and will target groups with strategic and growth potential.
Areas:	Lewisham
Closing dates:	Friday 21st November 2008 July 2009 - date tbc
Forms:	guidance appendix a - SWOT analysis application
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NDC New Cross Gate - Small Grants
Purpose:	To support community projects in the New Cross Gate area. For further general info about New Deal for Communities in New Cross Gate, you may wish to visit www.newcrossgatendc.org.uk
Areas:	Lewisham
Closing dates:	Small grants are available on an annual basis. 2008 grants have now been awarded. Small grants are available on an annual basis. 2008 grants have now been awarded. We hope to relaunch the fund in autumn 2008 for grants in 2009.
Forms:	guidance application
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Social Enterprises
Important guidance if you are a Social Enterprise applying for a grant:
This document sets out the conditions regarding payment of committe members.

Monitoring Forms
New applications for funding can only be made if outstanding monitoring forms have been returned to Capital Community Foundation

Closing Dates
All applications must reach Capital Community Foundation by 5pm on the deadline date.

 

Income Thresholds

Some grants are targeted particularly at smaller organisations. Please check the guidlines for each fund carefully, particularly if your annual income is over £50,000.

 

 

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