The Edge Fund is offering 40 grants of £1,000 each to communities and campaign groups based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that are working for social, economic and environmental justice.

The Fund supports those taking action for a just, equitable and sustainable world. Work should challenge abuses of power and aim to bring an end to the systems that cause injustice. This could be the economic system, political system, or any system that discriminates against people based on their identity or background (eg, class, ability, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexuality, age or other factors).

The grants will support:

Work that creates long-term change in society by addressing the causes of injustice and inequality.
Work addressing issues facing a particular community that is led by that community.
Small groups that struggle to get funding elsewhere, particularly if other funders might consider them to be too radical.
All types of non-profit organisations, including groups that are not formally registered.

Groups who have a religious purpose are welcome to apply (but financial support for any activity, initiative or project where the primary aim is to promote religion cannot be funded).

There are two drop-in/Q&A sessions available via Zoom:

13 October, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
27 October, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Social enterprises, registered charities and CICs are not usually funded but applicants should contact the Edge Fund for further information. The funding is not available for traditional charity work that only aims to, for example, improve health and well-being, relieve financial hardship and unemployment, improve social inclusion and harmony, conserve the environment, advance education and training.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 31 October 2023.

For more iformation and to apply, please visit Apply for funding - Edge fund V2