Council grants, funding and commissioning

Hounslow Council's Thriving communities fund

The Thriving Communities Fund (TCF) supports not‑for‑profit organisations and resident groups to improve the lives of Hounslow residents and help make the borough more equal, greener, safer and vibrant. The fund provides grants to charities, voluntary and community groups, and places of worship to encourage social action and strengthen communities in line with our Thriving communities strategy 2024 - 2028 (PDF, 2MB)

To receive updates on when grants become available, sign up to our Evolve newsletter by emailing community.development@hounslow.gov.uk with the subject line: “Subscribe to Evolve”

Apply for a grant through our grants portal

1. Small grant - Round 1 open until 9am on 29 July 2026

Small Grants support locally based, 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. To apply, visit our grants portal.

Refer to our small grant guidance document for more information.

2. Revenue grant

Revenue grants provide funding for constituted not-for-profit organisations to reduce inequality in the Borough by Place and by People. This grants usually support an organisation to run a year long project.

3. Capital fund

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.

Guidance for previous grants

You can view guidance documents for previous years.

How do I get more information?

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

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