Supporting Rural Communities

The Royal Countryside Fund’s grant programme is now open for expressions of interest. This funding will support transformative, community-led initiatives across the UK, unlocking the huge potential for positive change in rural communities. Our aim is to support innovative solutions that will “power up, not prop up” communities, inspiring change and encouraging economic vibrancy.

Organisations can apply for grants of up to £25,000 over a period of 24 months to deliver activities along the themes of:

Building emergency resilience in rural areas.

Keeping young people in the countryside

Powering up rural communities

Increasing environmental sustainability

Support will be focused on isolated rural areas where the activity is required due to a lack of alternative services. Projects must be community led and show that they actively listen to, understand and respond to the needs of their local community. We are also looking for community organisations that demonstrate one or more of the following characteristics:

Working towards a long-term vision

Facilitating collaboration/connectedness

Demonstrating innovation.

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