Our Grant Programs
Supporting individuals and organizations advancing charitable purposes across England
Supporting individuals and organizations advancing charitable purposes across England
The Cowgill Foundation offers two main types of grants, designed to support both individuals in need and organizations pursuing charitable purposes. Our flexible grant-making approach allows us to respond to diverse needs across England.
We provide financial assistance to individuals facing challenging circumstances or seeking support to pursue opportunities that will improve their lives and benefit their communities.
View Grant Details BelowSupport for educational pursuits including:
Assistance with healthcare needs including:
Urgent support for crisis situations:
Grants to enhance independence:
Support for economic advancement:
Assistance for young people and families:
We fund registered charities, community groups, and non-profit organizations working to advance charitable purposes across England. From grassroots initiatives to established charities, we support impactful work at every scale.
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Funding for specific projects with defined goals and timelines. These grants support innovative initiatives, pilot programs, and special projects that address community needs.
Examples: Community garden projects, youth mentorship programs, healthcare outreach initiatives, educational workshops, arts and culture programs.
Unrestricted funding to support the general operations of charitable organizations, allowing flexibility to allocate resources where needed most.
Examples: Staff salaries, office rent, utilities, administrative costs, essential equipment, operational supplies.
Funding for capital investments including buildings, major equipment, and infrastructure that enables organizations to deliver better services.
Examples: Building renovations, accessibility improvements, vehicle purchases, specialized equipment, technology infrastructure.
Support to strengthen organizational capacity, improve effectiveness, and enhance sustainability.
Examples: Staff training and development, strategic planning, systems improvement, governance development, fundraising capacity.
You may be eligible if you:
Your organization may be eligible if it:
Grant amounts vary based on need and purpose. Individual grants typically range from £500 to £5,000, while organizational grants can range from £1,000 to £50,000 or more for significant projects. Our trustees evaluate each application on its merits.
We aim to review applications within 4-6 weeks of submission. Emergency applications receive expedited review. We'll keep you informed throughout the process.
Yes! We understand that many projects require multiple funding sources. Please disclose all other funding in your application.
No. Our grants are gifts, not loans. However, we do ask that funds be used for the stated purpose and may request progress reports or outcome information.
We'll provide feedback on declined applications when possible. You may reapply in the future if circumstances change or you can address the reasons for decline.
Learn about our application process and start your grant application today.