Near Neighbours Small Grants Fund – Nottingham

Grants of between £1,000 – £6,000 are available for local community projects in Nottingham.  A variety of not-for-profit organisations can apply including smaller charities.

What’s Funded

Projects must bring together 2+ different faith / ethnicities / backgrounds to:

• Build relationships and trust
• Improve local communities
• Be new or developed work (not repeat activities).

2025 Priorities:

1. Young people (16-25) projects building hope across diverse groups
2. Cross-cultural wellbeing partnerships (menopause, education, caring, employment themes).

Eligible costs: Small equipment, volunteer expenses, staff costs for new work, overheads (max 15%).

What’s NOT Funded

• Projects outside eligible areas
• Repeat/annual events
• Single faith/ethnic group activities
• Faith promotion
• School curriculum/statutory services
• Major capital costs or building repairs
• Retrospective funding
• Individual applications
• Organisations with turnover over £200,000

Key Dates

• Deadline: 11.59pm, 13th November 2025
• Decisions: December 2025
• Projects complete by: 1st May 2026

Essential: You must speak to the local Near Neighbours Coordinator before applying.  Contact: grants@cuf.org.uk | 0330 053 1954.