International funderBased in United Kingdom

The Sussex Community Foundation

Lewes, United KingdomWebsite

About The Sussex Community Foundation

Sussex Community Foundation supports grassroots organizations and community projects across Sussex, with a strong emphasis on place-based giving and small local funds tied to specific neighborhoods or communities. Its main unrestricted grant program is organized around four priorities: tackling poverty, improving health, reaching potential, and acting on climate, suggesting a focus on practical, community-level change rather than large-scale institutional funding. The foundation also administers named and restricted funds, including community cohesion, wellbeing, and local environmental projects, often with eligibility limited to specific geographic areas.

Annual Giving$2.8M

Focus Areas

Poverty Alleviation and Financial HardshipCommunity Health and WellbeingYouth Development and Potential BuildingLocal Climate ActionCommunity Cohesion and Social InclusionPlace-Based Sussex Community Projects

Giving Approach

Offers a mix of unrestricted main grants and fund-specific awards, usually up to £10,000 for Main Grants, with separate application processes and deadlines for each named fund. Funding is generally local, Sussex-focused, and distributed through periodic application rounds rather than open year-round giving.

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The Sussex Community Foundation

About The Sussex Community Foundation

Focus Areas

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Open Grant Opportunities

Main Grants

The Sussex Community Foundation

About The Sussex Community Foundation

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Main Grants