Central Grants Programme — Stronger Communities (City of London)

Description

One of four funding strands in the City of London Corporation's Central Grants Programme, administered by City Bridge Foundation (the Corporation's charitable funder). Stronger Communities funds charitable and voluntary-sector projects that help more people get involved in their local neighbourhood and build a broader understanding of the diverse needs of communities in the City and on housing estates the Corporation runs elsewhere in London. Two routes exist: a Main Grants scheme (£10,000, or up to £20,000 for exceptional two-year projects) and a lighter-touch Small Grants route for requests of £3,000 or less.

Eligibility summary

• Available in: England.
• Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
• Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.

Notes

Re-verified 2026-08-19 by direct fetch: Main Grants scheme covers requests up to £10,000 (up to £20,000 in exceptional two-year cases), with decisions within 12 weeks; Small Grants covers requests of £3,000 or less (minimum £500), with decisions within 8 weeks. Applications are accepted year-round with no fixed deadline, confirmed still the case.

Requirement

Registered charities, CICs, CIOs, charitable companies, exempt/excepted charities, charitable industrial and provident societies, or other constituted voluntary organisations, delivering projects in the City of London or on housing estates run by the City of London Corporation elsewhere in London. Applicant organisations need at least three unrelated members on their governing body and a bank account with at least two unrelated signatories.