Reaching Communities England

Reaching Communities England is a funding programme of The National Lottery Community Fund. It funds projects that strengthen communities and improve lives, prioritising the places, people and communities that need support most. The page states the fund supports communities to "come together through inclusive places, spaces and activities" and to "help children and young people thrive by developing positive social and emotional skills."

Grants are for amounts from £20,001 to £20,000,000, for projects lasting up to 5 years. The page states that the average award in 2025 was £319,000 over 3 years.

The programme status is "Open to applications", with a stated decision time of 40 weeks. Applications are made through the online application portal.