Small Grants

MK Community Foundation is a leading grant-making charity sending funding where it's needed most in Milton Keynes.

With so many vulnerable, isolated and disadvantaged people in Milton Keynes we’re proud to be leading the way in supporting community projects and charitable activities to help create a fairer more connected community.

Here at MK Community Foundation, we’re dedicated to making a difference and improving the lives of people within the local community by supporting a diverse range of projects.

A monthly programme for applications between £ 300-3000. Small grants are approved by an internal panel. The decision is usually know within 2-3 weeks of the deadline date.

Funding amounts vary on the programme you are applying for:

Small Grants: A monthly programme for applications between £300 - £3000

Community Grants: A quarterly programme for grants up to £10,000.

Transformation Grants: For grants over £10,000 for projects taking place within a 12-month period addressing new and priority needs.

Large Strategic Grants: A programme for larger grants which will be delivered over more than one financial year up to a maximum of three.

Please read our Eligibility Criteria for full details on who is eligible for a grant. However, you should have a management committee, a constitution (set of rules) and a bank account as a minimum for funding.

Can I apply as an individual?

Unfortunately we do not offer funding to individuals, you must be part of a not for profit group.