Grants for individuals
Norfolk Community Foundation does not typically offer grants for individuals, though we occasionally offer small schemes primarily focused on supporting young people and volunteers. Details of current opportunities are below.
Click on the ‘ + ‘ icon on the top right hand corner of each box to see a summary of the fund criteria, then follow the ‘more info’ link to go to the Fund web page and read the full details and apply. Funds currently open for applications are clearly marked – please note applications cannot be accepted to Funds that are currently closed.
Breckland YAB Fund
Breckland YAB Fund - supports youth activities in Breckland with funding under three separate schemes: Training Bursaries, Transport Fund and Equipment Fund. Each scheme is open to individuals and charitable groups.
Broadland YAB Fund
Broadland YAB Fund - Supports youth activities in Broadland with funding under four separate schemes; voluntary groups can apply for grants under Young People and Community Activity Fund and Equipment Fund. Individuals can apply under Training Awards and Transport Fund.
Nelsonspirit Future Leaders Fund
Nelsonspirit Future Leaders Fund - Norfolk based young people aged 17-24yrs can apply for grants to help them grow as leaders, if they are engaged in projects that help others in the community.
Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers
Norfolk Millennium Trust for Carers - Small grants typically up to a maximum of £250 which aim to offer unpaid carers a better quality of life by helping towards practical items like washing machines and laptops, power packs for wheelchairs and short breaks.
Shelroy Charitable Trust Fund
Shelroy Charitable Trust Fund - Grants of up to £5,000 can be considered to support projects that benefit disabled, vulnerable or disadvantaged people in Norfolk - priority will be given to capital projects to improve or enhance community buildings. Appeals can also be accepted.
South Norfolk Council Community Sports Fund
South Norfolk Council Community Sports Fund - Supports young people to excel in their chosen sport, and provides grassroots support to the voluntary sports sector in South Norfolk. Two schemes are available: Community Coach Development Bursary and Elite Athlete Fitness Support Scheme.
South Norfolk YAB Young People's Fund
South Norfolk YAB Young People's Fund - The Fund is open to individuals aged between 11 and 25 years in the South Norfolk area to support those experiencing hardship and who are prevented from achieving their aims and aspirations due to financial barriers.
The Norfolk Youth Music Trust
The Norfolk Youth Music Award aims to promote, encourage, develop and improve public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects within the county of Norfolk.