Summary: Grants are available to registered charities, state sector schools and PTAs, and other not-for-profit organisations for projects that benefit local communities, particularly in the areas of education, environment, children and young people, special educational needs, disability support, and community benefit.

Application dates:

• • Small grants (up to £250) – 1 September to 31 October 2026
  • Large grants (£251 to £3,000) - 1 September to 31 January, but delayed until October due to update of online application form

Maximum value: £3,000

Other information:

• • Small grants range from £1 to £250 and large grants from £251 to £3,000.
  • Funding can support capital projects, equipment, furniture, computers and contributions towards the purchase of new Ford vehicles.
  • Applications from areas close to Ford UK operations receive higher weighting, including Essex (including East London), Southampton, Daventry, Manchester, Liverpool and Bridgend.