Grants for local projects
Next round of GNGF launches
Round 7 of the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund (GNGF) launches on Thursday 18 September 2025.
£1 million is available for local community projects, with £250,000 in each neighbourhood zone. Organisations can apply for between £2,500 and up to £35,000.
You can apply for this round through Action Funder – a platform that matches community projects to potential funders. Read more about Action Funder
The deadline for applications is 1 December 2025.
Your project should meet the following funding criteria for this round:
- demonstrate how it addresses the impact of development
- benefit the widest section of community
- not have ongoing revenue implications for the council
- have a well-thought through project plan and be ready to start
- represent value for money
Projects that match with the GNGF funding criteria will be considered by the neighbourhood zone decision panel.
Projects that are not shortlisted for the GNGF may still be matched to other funds on Action Funder.
Groups should obtain quotes for the relevant works in the project, as we may ask for these to help with shortlisting and demonstrate value for money.
About the GNGF
Local organisations can apply for funding on community projects that address the impact of development in their area.
The fund uses money from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is a scheme that allows councils to raise money from local developments to help improve infrastructure.
A portion of the CIL collected (15%) is spent on local priorities in consultation with the community. This is known as Neighbourhood CIL or the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund (GNGF).
Previously funded projects
Over £2.5m has now been awarded to 157 projects across the borough across 6 funding rounds.
These include projects such as:
- replacing windows at a play centre
- creating a sensory garden for a hospice
- running a digital inclusion programme
- park and playground improvements across the borough
- a community crèche