Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2026

This funding supports community led projects across England that celebrate the legacy of the Windrush generation and their descendants, while bringing people together across different ages, backgrounds and communities.

£500,000 is available nationally, with grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 for eligible organisations. Your project should include a lead event or activity on National Windrush Day, 22nd June 2026. Funded events and activities must take place between 8th June 2026 and 31 July 2026.

Funded projects should focus on one of the following aims:

• Raising awareness of the Windrush story
• Fostering pride in the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants
• Encouraging and inspiring young people

Applications are now live and must be submitted by 23:59 on Tuesday 10 February 2026

You can book to attend one of four bidders online workshops to learn more Windrush 26 Workshop sign up — Near Neighbours being delivered on 19^th/20^th/21^st/22^nd January

More information at Windrush 26 — Near Neighbours

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