Apply For Support
We want to make it easy for you to access the funding that we have available. If your charity, voluntary or community organisation is based or working in Essex and needs financial support, we may be able to help.
You can apply for support at any time, as we accept grant applications all year round. Our team will work hard to match your funding needs with the criteria of one of the many charitable funds we manage. Helping more charities, community groups, and individuals across the county access the resources available.
Find out more about our Funds here.
We also have specific funding opportunities from certain funds and programmes that open for limited periods during the year. To see which of these are currently available, visit Current Grant Opportunities at the bottom of this page.
To stay up to date with new opportunities, you can also subscribe to our newsletter and find more details on our News webpage.
IS MY ORGANISATION ELIGIBLE FOR SUPPORT?
Complete our quick eligibility quiz to see if we can support your work. We also encourage you to read our Help and Guidance information.
We would love to hear from you and discuss your ideas. You can get in touch in whatever way suits you best:
- Chat with us instantly using the button in the bottom right hand corner (9am-4pm)
- Call us on 01245 355947
- Click here to book a time slot to speak with a grants officer
- E-mail grants@essexcf.org.uk
APPLY NOW
To apply Click here.
If you would like to receive a Word version of the form to prepare your application, please e-mail us.
CAN I APPLY FOR A GRANT FOR MYSELF OR SOMEONE I KNOW?
We also have a small amount of funding available to support individuals who are living, or have lived, in Essex, Southend or Thurrock. These funds mainly help children and young adults where money is a barrier to them reaching their full potential.
If you are looking for funding for an individual, please click here and tell us more about what you need.
Current Opportunities
Closing on the 1st of December
Co-op Community Cares Fund Opens for Applications – Click here to learn more.
Co-op Community Cares Fund Opens for Applications – Click here to learn more.
The High Sheriff’s and Community Safety Fund – Apply For Support – Click here to learn more.
Closing the 21st January