Funding opportunities

Looking for funding to support your food growing project? Here you’ll find a regularly updated list of grants and funding opportunities that could be a good fit for community food growing and related projects. Check back often for the latest additions.

Veolia Environmental Trust

Application deadline: 1 October 2026

Community Grants & Habitat and Biodiversity Grants

Climate & Environmental Justice Round 1

Application deadline: 8 September 2026

Funding from the City Bridge Foundation, open to community-led organisations working with people living in London who are most affected by climate-related harm and environmental challenges

Investment in youth clubs

Application deadline: 14 September 2026

The Mayor of London is investing in a network of late-night youth clubs across the capital, helping young people access safe spaces, trusted support and positive activities outside school hours.

Capital project funding from the Bernard Sunley Foundation

Application deadline: No deadline

The Bernard Sunley Foundation provides capital funding for charities and voluntary organisations undertaking projects in the community, education, health and social welfare sectors.

Lambeth Climate Pitch Competition: Driving Net Zero Innovation

Application deadline: 4 September 2026

Apply now for third annual Lambeth Climate Pitch competition for local charities, social enterprises, community groups and VCSE founders focused on working towards a sustainable future in Lambeth!

Brockwell Live Community Fund

Application deadline: 21 August 2026

The Brockwell Live Community Fund exists to support local initiatives in the communities surrounding Brockwell Park.

Biffa Award

Application deadline: No deadline

Grants for community projects near Biffa landfill sites

Easy Fundraising

Application deadline: No deadline

Join now for regular unrestricted funding for your farm or garden

The Hedley Foundation

Application deadline: No deadline

The Hedley Foundation can offer grants of up to £5,000. Occasional larger sums are given to charities where high impact can be achieved.

National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment

Application deadline: No deadline

Funding for community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.

Grassroots Funding

Application deadline: 1 September 2026

Unrestricted funding of up to £2,000 to 700 small, local organisations in England that are making a positive difference in their communities

The Mercers’ Company

Application deadline: No deadline

Funding to combat loneliness and poverty faced by older people. Preference will be given to organisations working with older people who are at high risk of chronic loneliness and poverty.

The Morrisons Foundation

Application deadline: No deadline

Funding for registered charities which make a positive difference in local communities

The Alpkit Foundation Funding

Application deadline: No deadline

Grants up to £500 for projects that break down barriers to outdoor access, promote conservation and environmental education, and encourage inclusive participation in nature and adventure activities.

Marsh Charitable Trust

Application deadline: No deadline

Small unrestricted grants to support running costs

Community Parklet Scheme

Application deadline: No deadline

Lambeth’s Community Parklet Scheme, supported by the Big Shift Community Fund, will fund 25 parklets (one in each borough ward) created and maintained by residents and community groups in partnership with the council.

Lambeth Council’s Changing Lives fund

Application deadline: No deadline

Changing Lives is a social value programme that is making Lambeth better by supporting local residents with big ideas to get them off the ground. It’s also providing new employment, training and volunteering opportunities.