Tesco Community Grants: What you need to know

Tesco Community Grants are open to charities and community organisations. The scheme aims to help local communities with various projects. The Tesco Community Grants are managed by Groundwork, a federation of charities championing community action and poverty.

What’s available?

Tesco Community Grants are available to charities and community organisations for up to £1,500. The Tesco Community Grants can help a wide variety of projects and organisations. Examples of eligible applications with a focus on food security, children and young people could be:

  • A local school needing support to buy food for a children’s breakfast club
  • A voluntary organisation working with families to run a food bank
  • A charity supporting young people with specialist advice to manage mental health
  • A brownie or scout group needing new camping equipment
  • Kitchen equipment for a youth project to set up a holiday club
  • Supporting a community centre wanting to put on a Christmas lunch or Meals on Wheels service
  • A healthy eating project that supports families to cook healthy meals on a budget
  • Local friends of a park group wanting to develop a new toddler area.

How can I apply?

There is a three-step process to applying for Tesco Community Grants:

Step 1: Read the guidance notes and FAQs on their website.

Step 2: Find your local store – You can enter your project’s postcode to a Tesco store locator. You will need this information for your application form.

Step 3: Complete the eligibility check – For this, you can do a short quiz to check that your project meets the basic requirements for funding. If it meets the requirements, then you will be given a link to an application form.

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