Grantscape
Could Grantscape fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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grantscape.org.ukAbout Grantscape
Grantscape is a UK charitable grant-maker that administers community benefit funds on behalf of donors including local authorities, renewable energy developers, and landfill operators. Established in 1997, the Trust is regulated by the Charity Commission and governed by independent trustees, ensuring transparent and locally accountable grant-making free from donor influence. The Trust funds environmental restoration, biodiversity conservation, community facilities, public open spaces, education, cultural heritage, and local economic development. What makes Grantscape distinctive is their rigorous due diligence and local advisory oversight, with a focus on capacity building and lasting local stewardship.
What Grantscape funds
They support capital and revenue projects across a range of themes including environmental restoration, biodiversity conservation, community facilities, public open spaces, education, cultural heritage, and local economic development. Examples of funded work include renewable infrastructure enhancements, skills building, and improved access to nature. Their funding operates across England and Wales, often in areas near donor sites such as wind farms or landfill sites. They also fund community development, sport, recreation, and heritage through specific community benefit funds.
Who can apply
Registered charities, community groups, social enterprises, community interest companies, and schools are eligible to apply. They prioritise voluntary organisations, grassroots groups, and local communities located near donor sites. Individuals are not eligible. Funds are available for organisations of all sizes, with no specified income thresholds.
What Grantscape doesn't fund
They do not fund planning influence, donor endorsements, core costs, unrestricted grants, or salaries. Other exclusions include new buildings, commercial organisations, statutory requirements, retrospective funding, and individuals. Specific funds may have additional exclusions, so applicants should check individual fund guidelines.
How they like to fund
They provide project-based grants for capital and revenue costs, typically as one-off awards. Match funding is not required. They welcome unsolicited applications and administer funds through a rigorous due diligence process with local advisory oversight, ensuring grants are used for lasting local benefit.
How much does Grantscape give?
Grantscape runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 24 sourced facts
- 3 rounds a year
- Online application form
- 4 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Grantscape funds — and what they won't
Two tiers: Smaller Projects (grants up to £20,000, total project cost less than £40,000) and Primary Fund (grants up to £50,000, total project cost less than £250,000). Projects must start within 3 months (Smaller) or 6 months (Primary) and complete within 12 months. Applicants who previously received a grant from this fund cannot reapply for 3 years from full completion; unsuccessful applicants cannot reapply for 2 years from decision date.
The full exclusions list (20)
- Membership-based sports clubs unless open to public
- Energy/cost saving applications unless part of wider project
- New buildings/extensions
- Commercial organisations
- Statutory requirements
- Retrospective funding
- Schools
- Bus services, minibus, vehicles
- Outdoor gyms
- Car parks
- Hospitals, hospices, day care centres
- Public highways
- Visual enhancements
- Village/town centre enhancements
- CDs, websites
- Public conveniences
- Allotments
- Charity buildings/offices
- Large scale fencing
- Land and building purchase
Good to know
How to apply to Grantscape
Grantscape takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Grantscape's application asks
We hold the 19 questions from Grantscape's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“* Position held within the organisation”
“* Please provide the name of a secondary contact in your organisation who we can contact in relation to this application”
17 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
See if Grantscape could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Grantscape provide?
Grantscape runs 2 grant programmes — Middlemoor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (Organisations): £250 – £50,000 · SUEZ Communities Fund - England: £3,000+.
Where does Grantscape fund charities?
Grantscape funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Grantscape accept unsolicited applications?
Grantscape accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Grantscape not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Membership-based sports clubs unless open to public; Energy/cost saving applications unless part of wider project; New buildings/extensions; Commercial organisations; Statutory requirements. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Grantscape?
Grantscape takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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