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Welcome to the Grantee Onboarding Guide for Local Grant Programs | Round 01, the first funding round of the Localism Fund! This guide walks you through every step of applying for funding to run your own locally-led grant program — from understanding eligibility through completing your application, receiving funding, and delivering impact in your community.

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Quick Reference: Key Details & Links

Table of Contents

What We’re Funding

We Fund Local Grant Programs, Not Just Projects

What’s a Local Grant Program?

What Kinds of Projects Might You Fund?

Your Journey: Round Lifecycle Overview

Local Grant Programs Round 01 is aiming to run on a monthly evaluation and payout cycle.

This means that if you want your application to be included in the next round of selections and payouts (1st week of each month), you should aim to submit your application by the end of the previous month.

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5
Announcement & Intake Evaluation & Selection Disbursement & Execution Program Delivery Round Reporting
(Oct 2025) (Ongoing: Monthly Cycles) (Monthly from Nov 2025) (Q4 2025–Q1 2026) (Mar 2026)

Timeline at a Glance

Step 1: Understanding Eligibility

Before you apply, make sure you meet all eligibility requirements.

Program Criteria (Must Meet All)