BBC - Children in Need

Small Grants: Making a big difference in your area

"Our grant of £8,430 made a fantastic difference to local children's summer holiday experience. We were able to offer a memorable, fun and creative activity for [the] children, many of whom don't go away in the holidays and who live in a deprived area of dense social housing. It was great to see London Fields buzzing with children's creative energy, and we hope this inspires other organisations to apply for your grants." Hazel Goldman, Director of Programmes, Free Form Arts Trust

Our experience tells us that organisations operating with smaller amounts of money can make a huge difference to the lives of children and young people. Through our Small Grants programme, we want to reach organisations of all sizes and especially those which may not have considered applying to us before. So, we've designed the Small Grants application process to be as simple as possible. We're also here to help you with any questions you may have, so please do call or email us if you would like help with anything.

Below are the links to all the information you need to apply for a BBC Children in Need small grant.

We would like to draw your attention to the 'How to Apply' section of our website as it contains our application guidelines and information on how to apply to BBC Children in Need.

You give yourself the best possible chance of success if you read this information.

I've Already Started an Application Form - if you have already started your application to BBC Children in Need and want to access your form.
How to Apply - our application guidelines, a guide to completing our application form, frequently asked questions and funding policies and guidance.
Make an Application - in this section you will find all our application materials, including the application form and project budget form. Please make sure you have read the ‘Before you Apply’ section before starting your application.

Note: Please note: the information below is for our small grant applicants, (grants of £10,000 or less per year, for up to 3 years) - if want to apply for a main grant (over £10,000 per year) please click here to access the appropriate guidance.