Funding opportunities for local communities and charitable organisations

External funding provides an opportunity for organisations to access additional finance to support their programmes and initiatives. The application process is predominantly competitive, requiring applicants to submit a clear, evidenced and well costed bid.

East Suffolk Council works in partnership with a range of programmes and initiatives that support charities and community groups.

Our external funding team can:

• identify potential funding opportunities
• assist you with developing your bid or writing an application
• signpost you to additional sources of help and support

Funding 4 Suffolk is a free tool that allows you to search for funding across Suffolk and the UK.

It has over 20 years experience providing the right tools to search and apply for VCFSE funds in Suffolk, including:

• easy to use search engines, find the right funds for your organisation, set automatic alerts for the right funds
• updated daily with new funding opportunities
• user guides and top tips writing successful applications
• free to use with support from the Collaborative Communities Board (which East Suffolk Council is a member of)