Start a project
Start a new project on Crowdfunder, tell us the basics and a rough outline of your story. Then we can show you funds that you may be eligible for.
+Extra funding
We have match funding available to help support your business or project.
We have a pot of +Extra funding from a selection of national and regional partners which, depending on what your business or project is doing, may be available to help you raise more funds.
It’s simple! You add your project on Crowdfunder and under your 'extra funding' section tell us who and what your project applies to. Our clever matchmaker will then ensure that your project is matched with any funds you may be eligible to apply to. Read through the criteria and if you think it's a fund for you, hit 'apply for funding' and tell us why your project deserves the extra funding in the application form. We’ll take it from there.
So, what are you waiting for?
Choose your area:
How it works
Apply for funding
You can then choose to make an application for a relevant fund. If a partner likes your project, they may agree to support it.
Start crowdfunding
Start raising money from the crowd and once you reach an agreed percentage of your target, one of our partners could boost your total with a large donation.
#BackTheFuture funds
Do you have a planet positive idea that could help the environment? We have funding that could help make your idea a reality.
Funds currently available:
#BackTheFuture Portsmouth Climate Challenge
up to £5,000
Supporting projects tackling the climate emergency in and around Portsmouth
Supported by Portsmouth City Council
All other funds
Below are our national and regional funds showing the amount that you could receive and who the funds are aimed at. If you would like to find out more about a specific fund, simply click on the links below.
Standard funds available:
UK
Aviva Community Fund
£50,000 extra
Supporting projects that boost the resilience of communities.
Supported by Aviva
M&S Energy Community Fund
Fully allocated, check back soon
Supporting projects installing renewable energy.
Supported by M&S Energy
Scotland
Crowdfund Aberdeen
Fully allocated, check back soon
Support for Individuals, Businesses and Community groups.
Supported by Aberdeen City Council
Crowdfund Angus
Fully allocated, check back soon
Support for projects that make a real difference to local people’s lives.
Supported by Angus Council
Creative Scotland Crowdmatch
£10,000 extra
Awarded to 20 creative projects across Scotland.
Supported by Creative Scotland
Crowdfund Fife
£2,000 extra
Supporting voluntary groups who want to help their communities.
Supported by Fife Council
Crowdfund Stirling
£2,500 extra
Match funding for projects which promote economic growth.
Supported by Stirling Council
England
Return to Play: Active Together
£10,000 extra
Funding for keeping communities physically active.
Supported by Sport England
Activate Your Space
£10,000 extra
For projects enhancing the active spaces in their local community.
Supported by Sport England
Community Business Crowdmatch
Fully allocated, check back soon
For new or growing community owned businesses.
Supported by Power to Change
Community Legends Fund
Fully allocated, check back soon
For projects that are amplifying life for those aged over 55.
Supported by Legal & General Community Legends
Forward Enterprise Fund
Fully allocated, check back soon
For projects helping people break the cycle of crime and addiction.
Supported By Forward Enterprise
Places to Ride Fund
£15,000 extra
For projects who are developing or improving existing cycling facilities.
Supported by British Cycling
North
Barnsley Boost
Fully allocated, check back soon
Supporting the community groups and local residents.
Supported by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Crowdfund Salford
£10,000 extra
Match funding available for ideas that create a brighter future for Salford.
Supported by Salford Council
Crowdfund Wigan
Fully allocated, check back soon
Match funding innovative projects that help the community.
Supported by Wigan Council
Newcastle Arts and Culture Fund
£5,000 extra
Supporting health and wellbeing through arts and culture.
Supported by Newcastle City Council
Match Fund for Small Businesses
£5,000 extra
Supporting small businesses.
Supported by North East LEP
Midlands
Crowdfund Coventry
Fully allocated, check back soon
Supporting the culture and sports sector.
Supported by Coventry City Council
Crowdfund Derby
Fully allocated, check back soon
Support for activities that are important to the community.
Supported by Derby City Council
Crowdfund Hertfordshire
£5,000 extra
Supporting not-for-profit organisations and the communities.
Supported by Hertfordshire County Council
East Herts Community Fund
£2,000 extra
Supporting community organisations to deliver projects that create stronger and more connected communities
Supported by East Herts Council
Hertfordshire Community Innovation Fund
£5,000 extra
Supporting projects that are primarily benefitting adults (age 18+).
Supported by Hertfordshire County Council
Hertsmere Borough Council's CIL Fund
£5,000 extra
Supporting all age groups in the local community to address need and deprivation.
Supported by Hertsmere Borough Council
Rolls-Royce Youth Fund
Fully allocated, check back soon
Supporting projects that help young people achieve their potential.
Supported by Rolls-Royce
Staffordshire Children & Families Fund
£5,000 extra
Supporting vulnerable families and children to avoid crisis.
Supported by Staffordshire County Council
London
Building a Better Harrow Together Fund
£2,000 extra
Support for activities to build a better Harrow together for everyone.
Supported by Harrow Council
Crowdfund Barking & Dagenham
Fully allocated, check back soon
Funding for projects and initiatives which benefit the community.
Supported by London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Crowdfund Lambeth
£5,000 extra
Supporting new community projects and initiatives.
Supported by Lambeth Council
Connected Communities Fund
Fully allocated, check back soon
Supporting voluntary organisations and community groups.
Supported by Trust for London
Trust for London
£10,000 extra
Supporting communities tackling poverty and inequality in outer London.
Supported by Trust for London
South
Small Business Innovation Fund - Hertfordshire
£5,000 extra
Support for small businesses.
Supported by Hertfordshire County Council
Pay it Forward Fund - Solent
£5,000 extra
Coronavirus impact support fund for small businesses.
Supported by Solent LEP
Crowdfund Portsmouth: CIL Transformation Fund
£5,000 extra
Supporting projects that are helping to improve the city and make it the great waterfront city to live, work and play.
Supported by Portsmouth City Council
The Small Business Fund - Portsmouth
£5,000 extra
Match funding to help the business community.
Supported by Portsmouth City Council
Carbon Neutral Cornwall Fund
£4,000 extra
Funding to help Cornwall become carbon neutral by 2030.
Creative Cornwall Calling Fund
£1,000 extra
Funding to support creative projects all across Cornwall.
Cornwall Climate Emergency
£5,000 extra
+Extra Funding for great ideas in Cornwall tackling the climate emergency.
Crowdfund Cornwall
£5,000 extra
+Extra Funding for great ideas in Cornwall.
Cornwall Community Chest
£1,000 extra
Supporting activities that enrich local communities.
Supported by Cornwall Council
Creative Cornwall Calling Fund
£1,000 extra
Funding to support creative projects all across Cornwall.
Supported by Cornwall Council
Cornwall Grow Nature Seed Fund
£1,000 extra
Support for small-scale projects that help create more space for nature.
Supported by Cornwall Council
Cornwall Social Inclusion Fund
£5,000 extra
Supporting projects to reduce loneliness and social isolation.
Supported by Cornwall Council
Cornwall Town and Parish Fund
£2,000 extra
Support for communities and local councils to reduce carbon emissions.
Supported by Cornwall Council
Devon & Cornwall Police Community Resilience Fund
£5,000 extra
Supporting community resilience and vulnerable people.
Supported by Devon & Cornwall Police
Devon Community Chest
£3,000 extra
Supporting local projects to make communities stronger.
Supported by Devon County Council
Digital Creative Plymouth
£250 extra
The iMayflower programme is supporting creative digital ideas in South West England
Supported by iMayflower partnership
Dorset Youth Fund
Fully allocated, check back soon
Supporting projects that benefit the lives of young people in Dorset.
Supported by Dorset Council
Crowdfund East Devon
£10,000 extra
Supporting projects that encourage outstanding communities.
Supported by East Devon District Council
East Sussex Building Stronger Communities
£2,500 extra
Support for projects that develop community facilities and activities.
Supported by East Sussex County Council
Forest for Cornwall (F4C) Fund
£5,000 extra
Match-funding to increase the wildlife and environment of Cornwall
Supported by Cornwall Council
Plymouth City Change Fund
£30,000 extra
Supporting projects that help improve the city and make it a great place to live, work and play.
Supported by Plymouth City Council
Crowdfund South Hams
£5,000 extra
Supporting projects that help to create strong and empowered communities.
Supported by South Hams District Council
South Hams Climate Fund
£10,000 extra
Supporting projects and ideas that will help the District become carbon neutral, improve its biodiversity and create climate resilient communities.
Supported by South Hams District Council
Sovereign Thriving Communities
£10,000 extra
The Sovereign fund provides support for projects benefitting Sovereign communities.
Supported by Sovereign Housing
Teignbridge Stronger Communities Fund
£2,500 extra
Support for projects that that help the local economy and culture.
Supported by Teignbridge District Council
Crowdfund Torbay
£5,000 extra
Supporting projects that strive for positive change in the community.
Supported by Torbay Council
Torridge Community Chest
Fully allocated, check back soon
Grants for community groups to improve their community offerings.
Supported by Torridge District Council
Crowdfund West Devon
£2,500 extra
Funding available for local groups, organisations and charities benefitting West Devon communities.
Supported by West Devon Borough Council
Winchester Communities Positive Change Fund
£2,000 extra
Supporting communities that are creating positive change.
Supported by Winchester City Council
Winchester Greener Futures Fund
£2,000 extra
Supporting communities that are creating a greener district.
Supported by Winchester City Council
Winchester Town Community Fund
Fully allocated, check back soon
Supporting organisations that increase provisions for the community.
Supported by Winchester City Council
Crowdfund Dorset Business Fund
Fully allocated
Grant funding for micro and small businesses.
Supported by Dorset LEP
The proof is in the pudding!
Stoneham Bakehouse received £10,000 of extra funding towards their crowdfund.
Extra funding FAQs
Is my project eligible for extra funding?
You could be eligible for more money on top of what you raise from the crowd, depending on what you're doing or where you're doing it. Each fund has varying and specific criteria, so explore the different funds available further up this page to see if your project fits the bill.
Do I have to crowdfund to get extra funding?
In one simple word – Yes. Accessing extra funding through Crowdfunder is slightly different (and often easier!) than the traditional grant giving process, and there is a huge range of benefits that crowdfunding provides to take your project to the next level, such as idea validation and awareness of your project.