Up to £5,000 for Grassroots Community Organisations – London Communities Micro Grant Fund

The London Communities Micro Grant Fund, delivered by Groundwork London and commissioned by Thrive LDN with support from the Mayor of London, funds existing community activities that improve wellbeing, resilience and belonging, particularly among marginalised and underserved London communities.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to £2,000 for organisations with annual turnover below £300,000

• Up to £5,000 for organisations with annual turnover below £500,000

• Mental wellbeing and resilience activities

• Community connection and belonging

• Social inclusion and participation

• Peer-support and community networks

• Arts, culture and creative wellbeing activities

• Safe spaces and community events

• Payments are made 75% upfront and 25% in arrears

• Funding is intended to strengthen existing community activity, rather than launch completely new initiatives.

Who can apply?

• Small charities and voluntary organisations

• Community groups and networks

• Faith-based organisations

• Community Interest Companies (CICs)

• Mutual-aid and peer-support groups

• Informal or unconstituted groups with suitable arrangements to receive funding

• Applicants must demonstrate previous delivery or an established track record within their community

• Activities must support communities in London.

Deadline: 21 September 2026 at 10am.