Before you apply
There are a few questions to answer before completing the small grant application form.
There are a few questions to answer before completing the small grant application form.
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We receive many more applications than we can fund.
We appreciate the time and energy it takes to write grant applications. With this in mind, we strongly recommend you read these guidance notes carefully before you apply.
When should you apply?
Applications are currently closed. Precise opening dates for the August application window will be announced in due course.
In 2024/25, the small grants programme will open for applications as follows:
We know that many applicants will feel that their project could fit in any of our six funding themes and encourage applicants to carefully consider the best fit for their project.
We seek to support organisations across the four nations – hence we may prioritise certain regions from time to time. This would be publicised on our website and social media before the application window opens.
How to apply
Unless otherwise stated, all answers are limited to 50 words.
Please email us at contact@kccf.org.uk if you have any accessibility needs.
What we will support
We support organisations delivering activity in any of our six funding themes: environment, countryside, environment, heritage and conservation, social inclusion and health and wellbeing. Any organisation seeking to submit an application for work addressing food waste or food poverty should not apply to the Small Grants Programme and apply instead to the Coronation Food Project grants programme.
You can learn more about the projects we support and see what we have funded in your area.
We aim to support organisations which complement, rather than duplicate, the work of other charities close to His Majesty and funded by KCCF including The King’s Foundation and the Prince’s Trust.
We will consider applications from organisations working across all four nations of the United Kingdom. We will also consider applications from organisations working across the Commonwealth and internationally who are UK registered.
We want to direct funding to where it is needed most. Applications from areas of deprivation, or those that can show how the project will benefit those most in need within an area of wealth disparity will be prioritised.
There will be space in the application form for you to demonstrate the level of need in the area your organisation serves.
We will award make awards of up to £15,000 to each organisation through this grants programme. Awards are limited to a maximum of £5,000 per year for three years. The maximum amount you can apply for in total is £15,000 and the average award is £2,000.
What information will you need?
We ask for the following information in our online application form. Note that applicants can start their application, save their progress and resume at a later date. Please answer each question concisely, using bullet points where possible. Churches and other places of worship are asked to provide a short history and photograph via email to contact@kccf.org.uk.
Sections One and Two: Contact and Organisational Details
Section Three: Project Details
Section Four: About the Project
Section Five: Policies
We ask for your safeguarding policy, if you work with children or vulnerable adults. If available, we also ask that you upload a copy of your equity, diversity and inclusion policy.
Application and assessment
After you submit the full application form, you will receive a confirmation email and a copy of your application.
All applications are screened using a standardised process to confirm eligibility.
We will request more information, if required.
Applications are shortlisted by KCCF before being considered by a grants committee, where a funding recommendation is made.
Recommendations are passed to our trustees, and a final funding decision is made.
Once a decision has been reached, we’ll email you to confirm the outcome. If your application is successful, this will explain more about what happens next. If you are unsuccessful, you may reapply in one year.