The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) have opened expression’s of interest to the VCFSE sector for the Common Ground Award. The Common Ground Award is a capital grant programme from MHCLG, designed to support voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that are helping build social cohesion across England.
- Funding available: Up to £10,000 per organisation.
- Purpose: To identify and reward good practice in building social capital. To invest in facilities, equipment, or spaces that bring people together and strengthen community bonds.
- Who can apply: VCSE organisations operating in England with charitable, benevolent, or philanthropic aims.
- Application window: Opens 13 October 2025, closes 21 November 2025.
- Awarded: January 2026.
More information and how to apply is listed on – Common Ground Award: prospectus – GOV.UK.