
The public is being urged to get online first-thing next Monday 14 May from 9am and make a donation to their favourite Sussex charities and community groups via www.localgiving.com/sussex


We currently have the following funds which are open to applications. You may submit one application per round for consideration. Click on the links to download an application form and criteria.
General Awards 
Use this form for applications to: American Express; Cullum Family Trust; Marit & Hans Rausing; The Rainbow Fund; The Seedcorn Fund; William Reed; Southern Water: Brenda Ford and SCF Grassroots funds. Please read the criteria on the current range of funds held before you decide to apply. Please be aware that not all funds participate in all rounds.
For an application to be presented to the next panel it would need to be with us by 20 July 2012. This date also applies to any supporting documentation and the required hardcopy signed declaration.
Download a General Awards application form
Download General Awards criteria
The Seedcorn Fund
This fund supports innovative projects providing a service or activities in East Sussex. Please refer to the criteria for this fund. Deadline date 20 July 2012.
Comic Relief
To support work benefiting people who are excluded or disadvantaged through their income, rural or social isolation, age, disabilities, race, sexuality, or gender. Priority is to be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community. Closing date: 20 July
Download a Comic Relief application form
On-line Comic Relief application form.
Download Comic Relief criteria
Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Community Fund
Funded by npower renewables this fund will support community groups (including social enterprises) based within a 10km radius of the Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm. Grants of between £500 to £5,000 will be awarded.
Next closing date: 21 September 2012
Download a LCCWF application form
This fund will support charitable causes in the Rye area for the benefit of the local community.
Next closing date: 5 October 2012
Download a Rye Fund application form
Download the Rye Fund criteria
The Westdene Fund
To support young people with exceptional musical talent who have limited financial means. Next closing date is the 20 July 2012.
Download a Westdene Fund application form
Download the Westdene Fund criteria
For voluntary groups and charities within Sussex. Being part of the website allows an organisation to create a webpage to publicise your group, advertise for volunteers, tell followers about your projects and receive donations from your supporters, automatically claiming Gift Aid.
Download an application form for Localgiving.com.