The National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All funding programme has doubled the size of its maximum small grant size.

Voluntary and community organisations can now apply for grants of £300 to £20,000, for community-led projects lasting for up to two years. The previous maximum grant size was £10,000.

The fund focuses on social connections and community activities which are at the heart of creating healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society.

The funding can support new or existing community led activities and be used for a wide range of costs, including core costs, volunteer expenses, equipment, one-off events, utilities, training and refurbishment works.

Eligible projects must address at least one of the fund’s aims to:

• bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities
• improve the places and spaces that matter to communities
• help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage
• support people, communities and organisations facing more demands and challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis.

This is an ongoing programme with an application deadline of 16 weeks before the start of activities or spend.

For full eligibility and details, and to begin an online application, visit the National Lottery Awards for All webpage.