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Supporting Communities Fund (Wigan)

Wigan Council

Description

Small grants for grassroots community organisations in Wigan borough working to reduce loneliness, build community cohesion, and bring communities together, run through a dedicated online application portal.

Amount

Up to £2,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
Does not fund trips outside the borough, uniforms, religious or political activities, or running costs such as utility bills. Support and drop-in 'Funding Friday' sessions available via the Communities Team.
Requirement
Not-for-profit, constituted organisations based in Wigan borough with a community bank account requiring two signatories. Joint applications from multiple groups and projects with match funding score more highly.

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How to apply

Apply via the Supporting Communities Fund online portal; contact communitiesteam@wigan.gov.uk for guidance.

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Other areas' version of this scheme

Supporting Communities Fund (Wigan) is run locally — here's the same scheme in other areas.

Grant

Supporting Communities Fund (Argyll and Bute)

Argyll and Bute Council

Small grants for voluntary, community, charity, and social enterprise groups in Argyll and Bute running non-profit projects with a defined social or community purpose across sports, arts, culture, social welfare, or education.

Up to £1,500Rolling / no fixed deadlineScotlandArgyll and Bute Council

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