Apply for funding
WightAID offers grants ranging from £250 to £10,000 to support local charities and community groups. These grants aim to make a meaningful impact on projects that meet our criteria. If you’re a charity looking for support, follow the steps below to apply. Make sure to scroll through the whole page.
Step 1: Check Eligibility
Before applying, please read and ensure your charity meets our application criteria.
THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT AS WE WILL REJECT YOUR APPLICATION IF IT DOESN’T MEET OUR CRITERIA
– Please don’t apply for individuals – we can only support organisations
-Make sure you have a bank account in the name of your organisation
– Get your application in before the 1st of the month
Step 2: Work Out What You Need
Each grant is different. Please ensure you’re applying for the appropriate grant.
Schools may apply for up to £500
If you are applying for more than £500 then you must be a Registered Charity or CIC/CIO
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Submit your application online. Please ensure you include all the required information for your grant to be successful.
Please submit before the 1st of the month.
We normally make grants in the following months (although this can change)
Grant Rounds:
January
March
April
June
July
September
October
November
Step 4: Await Acknowledgement
You’ll receive an acknowledgment of your application within one week. If not, contact us to ensure your application was received.
Please note that if you are unsuccessful we will let you know, but due to our workload, we are sorry but we are unable to give you a reason.
START APPLICATION
Start your application here
Grant Calendar 2026
Our grant rounds take place during the following months, but please note that these are subject to change based on the volume of applications we receive. Submit your application as early as possible, and no later than the beginning of each month.
Grant Rounds:
January
March
April
June
July
September
October
November
All applications will be acknowledged via email. Declined applications will also be notified by email
Important Documents
Before submitting your application, make sure to review the following documents to ensure you meet all the criteria and understand the process:
Terms & Conditions
Please ensure you sign and follow our terms & conditions.
Following a successful grant application, you will be asked to complete an evaluation form to find how it has benefitted you. You can find this below.
Need help completing your application? Contact us
Contact usWho are we?
Many island businesses make generous donations to local charities each year but with many companies also receiving requests for funding, the whole process can be very time consuming – so we set up WightAID.
The foundation makes it easier for companies to support a whole range of local charities and community groups by making one donation and the foundation will distribute the funds efficiently and effectively to those that need our support.
