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Project Innovation Fund (Hackney VCS Grants Programme 2026-27)

Hackney Council

Description

Part of Hackney Council's 2026-27 VCS Grants Programme, funding smaller voluntary and community organisations to strengthen their own capacity, run collaborative learning initiatives, and deliver projects supporting underserved communities — with a specific priority this round on work with children and young people.

Amount

Not published as a fixed figure per award

Deadline

31 August 2026

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
Re-verified 2026-08-19: fund confirmed still open with the 31 August 2026, 5pm deadline unchanged — a hard deadline, not a rolling scheme, and now less than two weeks away. Total pot and per-award amounts remain unpublished on the council's grants-available page.
Requirement
Formally constituted voluntary/community organisations, tenant/resident associations, or newly formed charities and social enterprises based in or serving Hackney, with annual income under £250,000.

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How to apply

Apply via Hackney's Grants Portal before the 31 August 2026, 5pm deadline. Contact communitypartnerships@hackney.gov.uk for guidance.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.