Leeds City Council is launching a one-off grant funding round for third-sector organisations, grassroots groups, faith groups, and community organisations to support the delivery of the Stronger Leeds Strategy. This funding creates opportunities for new, innovative projects, as well as the continuation or expansion of existing programmes that deliver social cohesion activities across the city.

This grant programme aims to strengthen social cohesion across Leeds by supporting activities that contribute to the Stronger Leeds strategic priorities:

SAFE — Create Safe Spaces for Community Conversation

STRONG — Build Community Trust

UNDERSTANDING — Celebrate Our Differences and Build a Shared Feeling of Belonging

THRIVING — Promote Community Ownership & Shared Responses

Funding between £5,000 and £50,000 is available to support activities that clearly demonstrate how they contribute to at least one Stronger Leeds priority (Safe, Strong, Understanding, Thriving). Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Dialogue & Community Conversations
• Volunteering, Leadership & Community Ownership
• Events, Festivals & Shared Activities
• Tackling misinformation, hate and prejudice
• Strengthening Trust Between Communities & Services
• Reducing isolation and improving connectedness

They encourage applications from projects that help broaden participation, especially by actively engaging people who are underrepresented or are less likely to take part in community discussions or local activities.

Applications are now open!

Please read the guidance: Application Guidance Doc

Complete the form: Application Form

And return to cohesion@leeds.gov.uk by 22 June 2026.

Any queries, please contact cohesion@leeds.gov.uk