London Councils is inviting proposals for the 2026-2030 Pan-London Grants Programme, a four-year initiative which will deliver vital services across the capital. The programme aims to tackle homelessness and domestic and sexual abuse, ensuring London’s most vulnerable residents receive the support they need. 

London Councils manages the pan-London grants programme on behalf of its member authorities. The current programme, which has invested £6 million annually in addressing homelessness and domestic and sexual abuse, is set to conclude in March 2026. They are now seeking proposals for the next funding cycle. 

There are two funding priorities: 

1. Combatting Homelessness  

• 1.1 Wrap around support for individuals and families in temporary accommodation; targeted intervention and alternative pathways to secure housing (adults aged 25 and over) 

• 1.2 Wrap around support for care leavers; targeted intervention and alternative pathways to secure housing (young adults aged 18 to 25) 

• 1.3 Working with the housing and homelessness sector and borough professionals to innovate and improve the response to homelessness in London

2. Tackling Domestic and Sexual Abuse  

• 2.1 Specialist advice, counselling and support (for medium risk survivors (including post-IDVA/ISVA) and target groups not accessing general provision 

• 2.2 Advice and support services to enable access to refuge and other secure provision/accommodation 

• 2.3 Refuge services 

• 2.4 Services for people affected by harmful practices 

• 2.5 Working with the domestic and sexual abuse sector and borough professionals to innovate and improve the response to domestic and sexual abuse in London 

Who Can Apply? 

London Councils funds voluntary, community, and not-for-profit organisations that specialise in homelessness and domestic abuse services. To be eligible, applicants must: 

• be not-for-profit
• have a formal constitution
• be financially solvent
• not be a public or local authority body
• deliver services within Greater London
• be able to work across more than one borough.

Partnerships must have a lead organisation that meets all eligibility criteria. 

A series of Finance Workshops and drop-in sessions is running on April and May, to support applicants throughout the process. 

The deadline for any interested organisations to submit their applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 14 May 2025. 

For full details and resources to apply, visit the London Councils’ Pan-London Grants Programme webpage.