Other Funding
Please see below a selection of funding opportunities that may be of interest.
Chorley Council - Councillor Grants
Description of funding
Organisations must be voluntary, community or faith sector groups operating within the borough of Chorley. The project must be based on local need.
To apply, contact your local councillor who will discuss your proposal in more detail and provide an application form if applicable.
Funding available
Up to £300
Application deadline
Ongoing (dependent of whether a councillor has allocated their grant for the year)
Asda Foundation Grants
Description of funding
The Asda Foundation Grants for this year have now finished, the next round will start in February.
The new grants available will be: Cost of Living Grant, U18 Better Starts Grant and Empowering Local Communities Grant.
For more details and application form please contact communities@chorley.gov.uk
Funding available
Varies depending on chosen fund
Application deadline
Details on 2024 grants and how to apply will be available once they are launched.
Tesco - Bags of help fund
Description of funding
The fund aims to support local community projects across the UK, helping to improve community buildings and outdoor spaces, buy new equipment, train coaches or volunteers, host community events and much more.
Funding available
Up to £1,000
Application deadline
Ongoing
National Lottery - Awards for all
Description of funding
The fund aims to support people and communities with things that are important to them, including mitigating the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and supporting them as they seek to recover, rebuild and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Funding available
£300 to £10,000
Application deadline
Ongoing
Sport England - His Majesty the King's Activity Fund
Description of funding
This fund aims to use sport and physical activity as a means of bringing a community together and tackling inequalities.
Funding available
£300 to £10,000
Application deadline
Ongoing
National Lottery - Reaching Communities Fund
Description of funding
This programme offers a larger amount of funding (over £10,000) for organisations that work with their community, whether that is for people living in the same area, or people with similar interests or life experiences.
Funding available
Up to £10,000 or more for projects that last up to 5 years.
Application deadline
Ongoing
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner - Community Fund
Description of funding
Launched in March 2022, the Community Fund strand of the Safer Lancashire Neighbourhoods Fund provides the opportunity for community organisations to access small and medium grants of between £1k and 10k, to deliver projects in their local area.
Funding available
Between £1,000 and £10,000
Application deadline
Ongoing