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Ending Homelessness in Communities – New Fund for England
A significant new funding opportunity is launching to support organisations working to tackle rough sleeping across England.
The Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund is a new three-year programme (2026–2029) designed to strengthen the role of the voluntary, community and faith sector in preventing and reducing rough sleeping.
This fund recognises the vital role that community-based organisations play in delivering trusted, locally informed support to people experiencing homelessness.
What Funding Is Available?
Organisations can apply for:
- Revenue Grants
- Between £50,000 and £200,000 per year
- Available for any or all of the three years (2026–2029)
- Capital Grants
- Between £50,000 and £200,000
- Available in Year 1 or Year 2
Importantly, revenue and capital limits are separate.
This means organisations applying for both in the same year may request:
- Up to £200,000 revenue, and
- Up to £200,000 capital
What Is the Fund Aiming to Achieve?
The programme aims to:
- Increase community-based support for people at risk of or experiencing rough sleeping
- Enhance or transform day services
- Support individuals to live independently
- Deliver services aligned with local homelessness strategies
The fund is particularly focused on organisations with strong local knowledge and established relationships within their communities.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Registered charities
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Community Benefit Societies
- Parochial Church Councils
- To be eligible, organisations must:
- Have an annual income under £5 million
- Have at least three years’ experience delivering direct support to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness
- Provide a local authority endorsement letter
- Submit only one application (partnership bids are permitted)
