Foyle Foundation Fund

The Heart of England Community Foundation is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of only twelve community foundations across the UK to receive a £200,000 legacy donation from the Foyle Foundation as part of its final round of charitable giving.

Grants will be awarded over a period of two years. In the first year, grants will focus on supporting local organisations in Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire to reduce their environmental impact and improve energy efficiency.

Grants of up to £5,000 will be available, and applications should align with one of the following priorities:

• Improving the energy efficiency of community buildings (insulation, efficient heating/lighting systems).
• Community renewable energy generation (e.g., solar PV, battery systems).
• Supporting sustainable community food production (e.g., rainwater harvesting, infrastructure at allotments and community gardens).
• Promoting carbon-neutral transport (EV chargers, shared transport schemes, cycling/walking routes).
• Reducing waste and supporting resource reuse (community larders/kitchens, repair cafés, libraries of things).

The application deadline is 14th April 2026. The second round of funding will be reopened for applications in 2027.

The panel meeting will take place w/c 18th May.

Before applying, please read the Fund Factsheet and Essential Information.