Small Grant funding available: From £500 up to £1,500 per project, per year

The Small Grant Scheme: Inspire Hounslow is a Hounslow-based grant-giving charity. We use our funds to support and create lasting, equitable opportunities for the people and communities of the borough.

Eligibility: We only fund projects that operate within the London Borough of Hounslow and are designed to involve, support, and benefit people who live, work, or study in the borough.

Our charitable objectives give us a broad remit. However, we have chosen to prioritise projects that benefit children and young people up to the age of 25. While young people are a priority for us, we also support projects that build community capacity and strengthen resilience and cohesion. For example, we have funded activities at the Mulberry Centre, the Brentford Canal Festival, and the Polish Festival.
  
While the overall area of benefit is the whole borough of Hounslow, we prioritise investment in communities facing the greatest challenges and deprivation. In practice, this means focusing funding within designated Equality Opportunity Areas (EOAs). These are shown on the Council website HERE.

We also encourage collaboration between organisations to strengthen local capacity and reduce duplication. Alongside our grant-making, we use our influence, partnerships, and networks to contribute to longer-term systemic change.

Our grant-giving principles act as guiding guardrails rather than rigid rules. Our default position is to fund proposals that align with our values, demonstrate strong community insight and collaboration, and show clear potential to make a meaningful difference across Hounslow.

Inspire Hounslow – Small Grant Submission Deadlines (Apr–Mar 2027)

All applications must be submitted by 17:00 on the dates listed.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome within seven working days of the Board meeting. Outcomes may include funded, part-funded, funded with additional caveats, or declined.

To help you complete your application, please read the Small Grant Guidance Document first.

Email us with any questions you may have.

You can save your progress at any time and continue later using the link at the bottom of the form.

Inspire Hounslow – Small Grants Application Form