DCMS Place-Based Philanthropy Community of Practice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is offering up to £997,000 to a single delivery partner or consortium to establish and manage a national Community of Practice for place-based giving initiatives across England and deliver a programme of targeted capacity-building support, including onward grants. The fund aims to strengthen the capacity, capability and sustainability of place-based giving initiatives, improve their ability to attract and grow philanthropic investment, and generate learning to support the wider development of place-based philanthropy. Activity will be delivered between November 2026 and March 2029. Location: England Funding organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Who can apply: Non-profit How much you can get: From £996,000 to £997,000 Total size of grant scheme: £997,000 Opening date: 25 September 2026, 12:01am (Midnight) Closing date: 8 November 2026, 11:59pm (Midnight)