Laughology Funding for Grassroots Community Projects Across the UK
/Opens 2/3/26
Laughology is offering two grants of £5,000 for grassroots, not-for-profit organisations across the UK to deliver projects that help to build strong, resilient communities.
Funding is for projects that enable sustainable outcomes aligned with the following priorities:
Mental health
Wellbeing
Inclusion
Skills development
Priority will be given to activities that have a sustainable impact and the potential to continue beyond the initial funding.
In 2026, a total of £20,000 is available across two application cycles.
Applications for Cycle One will be accepted between 2 March 2026 and 27 March 2026.
Who Can Apply
Grassroots, community-based organisations can apply.
To be eligible, applicants must be:
Not-for-profit.
Non-political.
Focused on longevity and sustainability.
The following are not eligible for funding:
Big, national charities looking for another round of funding.
One-off events (unless there is a lasting benefit for the community).
Salaries, accommodation or rent (renovations will be considered).
Medical treatments or research.
Schools and universities (unless it is an independent project, not reliant on school funding).
Personal development courses.
Retroactive funding for expenses.
Projects outside the UK.
Expenditure
Grants can be used to support grassroots, neighbourhood-based community projects that improve mental health, wellbeing, inclusion, and skills development, with a focus on activities that have sustainable impact and the potential to continue beyond the initial funding.
