Tesco Community Grants re-open

The grant programme doesn’t have any deadlines.

On 12 April 2021,Groundwork, who administer the grants, announced that the grant programme had re-opened.

Tesco Community Grants support local good causes that focus on helping children and families.

The scheme is open to registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.

However, these type of social enterprises are not eligible to apply.

  • Community Interest Companies with shares (CIC’s)
  • Community Interest Companies with guarantee that are less than two years old

Examples of what you can use the funding for include:

  • Breakfast clubs
  • Holiday clubs
  • Food banks
  • Equipment or non-statutory services for nurseries or schools e.g. forest schools, library books
  • Equipment for Brownie, Guide or Scout Groups e.g. camping equipment, badges
  • Play areas
  • Counselling and support services
  • Activities to support mental health
  • Equipment/kit for sports teams
  • Services or equipment to support health issues such as cancer or dementia
  • Equipment for village/community halls

The application process, including guidance notes and eligibility checker can be found here.