The National Lottery Community Fund has announced a commitment of at least £3 billion in England by 2030, focusing on empowering communities. This includes £275 million for community-led change, with initiatives like a ten-year Community Power Fund, a Community leaders programme, and a You Decide fund, where communities choose the supported causes. Find out more on the National Lottery Community Fund website.

Additionally, £135 million will be allocated to the National Lottery Awards for All programme through 2030.

The Reaching Communities programme remains open, though the Fund advises groups to wait until Spring 2025 to apply, when new criteria will be introduced. More details are available on the National Lottery Community Fund website.