Community Grants Programme

The Community Grants Programme is part of our commitment to build support for donation amongst Black, Asian, mixed heritage and minority ethnic communities.

The programme funds community and faith/beliefs organisations to drive awareness, understanding and behaviour change. We know that trusted local organisations can be effective at achieving these goals due to their specialist knowledge, understanding and footprint in the community.

We are holding a launch webinar at 5pm on Tuesday 28 May, where organisations can learn more about the programme. Register for the webinar.

The application window for funding will close at 9pm on 30 June 2024. Read our application guidance and apply for funding.

About the programme

About the Community Grants Programme and why it's needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Key information about the application and judging process.

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Organ donation and ethnicity

For many patients in need of a transplant the best match will come from a donor from the same ethnic background.

Organ donation projects

Why we need Black blood donors

We need Black donors because of a rise in demand for some rare blood types that are more common in people of Black heritage.

Blood donation projects

Examples of projects

Examples of projects previously funded by the Community Grants Programme.

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Apply for funding

Read our application guidance and apply for funding.

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Any further questions

If you have any further questions about the programme and previous projects we have funded, please email: community.funding@nhsbt.nhs.uk