Grant: £1000 - £7500
Funding Type: Project based
Diversity Area: Across diversity areas
Registration Status: Not for profit, Registered charities, CIO’s, CIC’s, Community and voluntary groups
Activity: Nature recovery, Climate, Wellbeing
Location: England - Sovereign Network Group areas are prioritised
Application Closing Date: 30th January 2026

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England.
Their Thriving Communities (Strengthening Place) grant offers funding that empowers local groups to create sustainable, inclusive communities people are proud to live in. With a priority on groups operating in SNG neighbourhoods, where their work directly benefits our customers.

Projects supporting diverse, marginalised, unrepresented or vulnerable groups are particularly encouraged, as well as projects focusing on youth and ageing well.

For 2025/26 SNG have listed the following priorities:

• Environment and sustainability: driving local, long-term environmental improvements, supporting local nature recovery and promoting community-led climate action and enhancing biodiversity.

• Health, wellbeing and social inclusion: Creating healthier, more inclusive communities, supporting intergenerational connections, encouraging young people to achieve their goals and plan for the future, promoting mental and emotional wellbeing (including creative and holistic approaches)and encouraging healthy lifestyles through sport and physical exercise

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