Funding opportunities
Find grants and funding advice for community food, growing and local projects in Somerset.
If we come across a grant that we think will be useful, we will give details of it in Incredible Edible Somerset, our community newsletter - another good reason for signing up if you haven’t already!
The organisations below provide grant listings, practical support and regular funding updates for voluntary and community groups.
Awards for All
The National Lottery’s ‘Awards for All’ programme gives grants of £300-£20,000 for projects that bring people together to build strong relationships and improve communities in England.
Somerset Community Foundation
Somerset Community Foundation administers a range of grants open to both community groups and individuals. These change all the time so it’s worth checking their site regularly.
Your local council
Most town and parish councils will have funds put on one side to make small grants to organisations that improve things for their constituents. You will either need to provide a paper or give a short presentation at a council meeting. Remember councillors are volunteers so make your report/presentation short and to the point, wowing them with your idea. It’s then a good idea to go back and give feedback on what you have achieved with the funds. You may get some more funding the following year!
Funding advice and updates
Spark Somerset offers funding advice for voluntary and charity groups and produces a monthly Funding Five newsletter.
Get in touch with them - they have great ideas about how you could find potential donors in your area.
Last reviewed: September 2026
Funding availability, eligibility and deadlines can change. Check current information directly with the funder before applying.