Through the East Midlands Airport (EMA) Community fund, grants of up to £2,000 are being made available to communities affected by the operations of EMA to fund projects that have a long-lasting community, social or environmental benefit.
East Midlands Airport aims to create and foster lasting benefit, and is prioritising:
- bringing the community closer together through facilities for sport, recreation, and other leisure-time activities
- supporting young people to prepare for employment
- offering environmental improvement and/or heritage conservation
- improving awareness of environmental issues and encourage and/or protect wildlife.
Funding rounds open every few months and are set to conclude in Autumn of 2026. The next deadline for applications is 6th October 2025.
Click here for more information, and check your eligibility for funding here.