Overview
Some organisations hold the fabric of a place together: they provide space, training, connectivity, coordination and a trusted front door. This fund supports the buildings, equipment, systems and core staff that let those anchors keep serving their communities for the long term.
Who this is for
Well-established community anchors, cooperatives, education centres and social infrastructure organisations with a demonstrated role in their locality.
What it may support
- Building purchase, renovation or fit-out
- Renewable energy, connectivity and accessibility upgrades
- Core staff and governance capacity
- Systems that improve reach and financial resilience
Geographic eligibility
Open worldwide. Priority is given to under-invested regions.
Requirements
- At least five years of continuous operation
- Evidence of community use and demand
- A sustainability plan beyond the grant period
- Clear asset ownership or long-term lease arrangements
How the process works
Submit an expression of interest
Initial review and eligibility check
Shortlisted applicants invited to full proposal and site visit
Final decision and disbursement schedule
Timeline
- Applications open
- Rolling throughout the year
- Eligibility and scoping
- Within 6 weeks
- Full proposal decision
- Within 16 weeks
Documents you may need
- Expression of interest form
- Governance and ownership documents
- Financial accounts for the last three years
- Sustainability and maintenance plan
Questions
Submitting an application does not guarantee eligibility, funding or selection. Every application is read, and every applicant receives a decision.