Leeds is committed to creating the conditions for healthy, active ageing. We know that the most effective approaches are those that are locally led, flexible, and rooted in trusted relationships. The Active Ageing grant programme, funded by Leeds Public Health and Active Leeds, is led by Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF). The programme provides investment and seed funding to help third-sector organisations in Leeds build sustainable, community-based approaches that help people stay active as they get older.

Summary

• Total grant funding available: £100,000
• 2 grant pots of £50,000 each
• Duration of grant: 12 months
• Your organisation can apply for: £500 – £20,000
• You can apply for both pots of funding
• Applications open: Friday, 8 May 2026 
• Applications close: 5 pm on Friday, 29 May 2026
• Grant panel meeting and the outcome communicated to applicants: June 2026
• All funding must be spent by: 30 June 2027
• End-of-grant monitoring report: on or before 31 July 2027

How to apply

Online via LOPF’s grant application form

Alternatively, you can download the application form, type your answers and email it to [email protected]. You can also print out the application form and handwrite your answers. Please call 0113 244 1697 or email [email protected] to request an application pack to be posted to you, or to request an accessible format (e.g. large print). Post your completed applications to:

Grants team, Suite E1 Joseph’s Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds LS3 1AB

For more information, please visit the Leeds Older People’s Forum website

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