Focus Foundation supports UK grassroots charities and community organisations that help vulnerable people thrive, especially projects serving disadvantaged children, mental health needs, and practical community support. Their giving is relatively modest but flexible, with a mix of standard grants, rapid-response funding for urgent needs, and small follow-on grants for trusted charity partners. The foundation appears especially interested in tangible, local impact and in organisations that can demonstrate strong community relationships and direct service delivery.
Small grants typically in the £2,000–£8,000 range, with a separate rapid-response route for urgent needs and invite-only small grants under £1,000 for established charity partners. The main programme uses an expression of interest followed by a fuller application, with committee meetings four times per year and periodic portal closures.
Apply through the online portal and watch for opening/closing periods, since intake is managed dynamically. For community projects, confirm your work is in the same county as a Focus Group office, and if you are a past grantee or charity partner you may be eligible for the faster small-grants route. If your need is urgent, use the rapid-response option rather than waiting for the full committee cycle.
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Current and upcoming funding from Focus Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Same organisational and project eligibility as the Full Grant Programme (see main criteria).
Deadline: Not specified; portal availability controls intake. The site indicates the portal is currently closed for new submissions until 7 September 2026 for organisations that have not previously received funding.
Who can apply: Charity or community group primarily supporting one of the three core pillars; annual income under £1m; core running costs under 35% (excluding professional costs); grant must be for a tangible, measurable project; no core cost funding or part-funding.
Deadline: Grant Committee meets four times a year (dates listed in FAQs). Portal may be closed periodically; applicants are typically asked to stop assessment 4 weeks before a Committee meeting.
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