Council grants, funding and commissioning

Thriving Communities Fund

The Thriving Communities Fund (TCF) supports not‑for‑profit organisations and resident groups to:

  • improve the lives of Hounslow residents
  • help make the borough more equal, greener, safer and vibrant

The fund provides grants to charities, voluntary and community groups, and places of worship. Its goal is to encourage social action and strengthen communities in line with our Thriving Communities Strategy.

Get notified when grants become available

You can sign up to our 'Evolve' newsletter to receive notifications when grants become available. Send an email with the subject line 'Subscribe to Evolve' to:

Types of grant

There are three types of grant available through the TCF:

Small grant

Small grants support local, small scale but impactful community projects which benefit Hounslow residents by:

  • improving physical and mental wellbeing
  • addressing social isolation and loneliness
  • building social connection and community cohesion

The grant can also support testing new ideas, running pilot projects or helping your organisation become more sustainable.

There are three rounds of applications for small grants:

  • Round 1 - 26 May 2026 to 29 June 2026 
  • Round 2 - 6 July 2026 to 14 September 2026
  • Round 3 - 28 September 2026 to 18 January 2027 

See: Small grant guidance document (PDF)

Sustainability Grant

Replacing the Revenue Grant, this grant invests in organisations rather than projects, combining unrestricted funding with tailored support to help local VCSE organisations thrive. 

Applications are open from 21 August to 30 September 2026.

See: Sustainability Grant Guidance Document (PDF))

Capital grant

Capital grants invest in local capital projects that create a lasting benefit for local communities.

We aim to support initiatives that help communities adapt to and benefit from new development by developing and strengthening community infrastructure.

See: Capital grant guidance document (PDF)

Apply for a grant

Recent funding awarded

The Thriving Communities Fund 2025-26 awarded:

  • £22,650 to 42 community projects across the borough through the small grant
  • £267,827.72 to 14 voluntary and community groups to deliver their projects through the revenue grant. See: Thriving Communities Revenue Grant 2025-26 (PDF)
  • £110,031 to four community organisations through the capital grant, with recipients investing in their community buildings and green spaces. The projects will benefit over 2,000 residents from having an accessible community space to improving health and wellbeing. These awards will continue to help build legacy and sustainability for the organisations. The recipients were:
    • The Mulberry Centre
    • 2nd Bedfont Scout Group
    • Refuge
    • Woodlands Estate Resident Freeholders Association

360 Giving provides more information about grants awarded: 

Contact

Our TCF managers are available to answer questions about applying for council grants and can signpost you to external funding and support.

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