Nottingham City Council has launched the Community Cohesion and Hate Crime £100,000 Grant application process, offering a major opportunity for local organisations to help strengthen community ties and tackle hate across Nottingham.
This one-off grant will award up to £100,000 over two years to support one Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisation or a partnership of organisations to deliver impactful activities that promote community cohesion and challenge hate within Nottingham city.
The funding has been allocated to Nottingham City by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). It forms part of a national response to the significant and widespread disorder seen in parts of England in July and August 2024, which included concerning rises in racism, Islamophobia, and other negative behaviours within local communities.
This strategic grant will support Nottingham’s commitment to address and reduce hate crime and hate incidents, improve community relations, understanding and cohesion between local people, and rebuild social trust between diverse communities.
Cllr Corall Jenkins, Portfolio Holder for Communities, Waste and Equalities, said, “Nottingham is proud to be a diverse and welcoming city where everyone should feel safe, valued and respected. This new grant offers a real opportunity for our communities to come together, challenge hate, and build even stronger relationships between people from all backgrounds. I encourage local organisations to apply and be part of shaping a more cohesive and inclusive future for Nottingham.”
Applications are now open and will close on Tuesday 10 June 2025. Organisations interested in applying can access the full guidance and application form here.
Further Funding Opportunities
Nottingham City Council will also be releasing two further funding opportunities from this grant later this year:
- Grants of up to £1,500 for smaller activities
- Grants of up to £7,500 for larger events and projects
These will provide even more opportunities for local groups to deliver activities that promote cohesion and celebrate Nottingham’s diversity.
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