Help for new or existing community groups, charities and other not for profit organisations.
Grants may be made for charitable purposes to help Ukrainian refugees integrate into their local communities in Lincolnshire.
Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they are responding to the immediate and future needs of Ukrainian refugees and able to deliver support before 1 March 2027. Priority may be given to will be given to projects that improve employment skills, expand language provision, and support access to visa services and associated administrative support.
Organisations that have previously benefited from this fund must have submitted a satisfactory Final Impact Report prior to applying for additional funding.
Applicants will need to submit an application form, governing documentation, committee details, recent financial accounts, and a detailed cost breakdown with evidence.
The purpose of the fund is to strengthen existing community provision and promote long-term sustainability, ensuring continued support for Ukrainian refugees as they access essential services and integrate into local communities.
Priority:
Funding will be targeted at organisations that deliver positive outcomes, supporting current and ongoing needs of Ukrainian refugees living in Lincolnshire, ensuring their health and wellbeing is maintained. For example, projects could include, but are not limited to:
- Reducing isolation and vulnerability and promoting cohesion
- Maintaining good health and mental wellbeing
- Tackling the impacts of financial hardship (access to benefits, employment advice)
- Help to make promote connectivity (e.g. digital inclusion, peer support groups)
- Skills and cultural awareness opportunities
- Funding to support refugees moving into independent accommodation.
- Assisting with e-Visa transition & Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme applications
Project costs considered: resource to directly support vulnerable and/or isolated Ukrainian refugees, programme running costs/overheads; resources and equipment, digital resources, counselling support, volunteer costs and expenses, travel costs, an appropriate contribution towards fixed costs, materials etc.
Who can apply:
Voluntary and community organisations, including:
- Registered charities, including charitable incorporated organisations; constituted organisations and non-registered charities;
- Community interest companies and community benefit societies;
- Parish and town councils (if the funded activity is not deemed part of their statutory duties)
- Churches and other religious organisations (if the funded activity is not deemed to be proselytising);
Who can’t apply:
- Statutory bodies such as district councils or health institutions
- Political or predominantly religious activities
- Statutory provision
- Animal welfare
- General contributions to large appeals
- Improvements to land/buildings
- Building work/purchase of vehicles
- Grant making bodies applying for funding to redistribute to others
About The Grants
- We aim to distribute around £100,000
- Grants are for a maximum of £10,000 subject to funding availability
- Payments are normally made in advance
- Closing dates: 10th May 2026 decisions to be notified within 4-6 weeks of closing date
- All grants to be spent by 1 March 2027
What supporting documentation do you need to apply?
- Constitution or set of rules
- A bank or building society account in the organisation’s name with at least two signatories
- A recent bank statement
- Up to date accounts or income and expenditure account
- Other relevant policies and procedures (vulnerable children/adults’ policy, equal opportunities)
How to apply: Complete an application form and submit it, along with supporting documentation by email to helen@lincolnshirecf.co.uk
If you would like to know more about this Fund, have a chat about the type of support you would like or need assistance to complete an application, please contact Helen Cater on 01529 305825