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Apply for funding – Cost of Living

Hackney Giving Cost of Living programme is open for applications

 

The cost of living is continuing to cause a problem for many people. We are inviting applications from not-for-profit groups working to support people in Hackney and/or the City of London with the cost of living in summer 2026.

Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded for work towards the following outcome:

  • Reducing the impact of the rising cost of living on people living in Hackney or the City of London.

A total of £123,800 is available for distribution.

How to apply

For full details on the programme, eligibility criteria and how to apply, please download the programme guidance:

A plain text version of the application form, compatible with screen readers, is available on request.

The deadline for applications is 11am on 4 June 2026.

Source of funding and area of benefit

Funding for this programme has come from more than one source. The majority of funding has been provided by the UK Government, from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund via London Borough of Hackney. This means that the majority of funding will be allocated to groups working in Hackney.

Some funding has been given by individuals and businesses from Hackney and the City’s communities, meaning that we can also support work in the city of London.

Support with your application

There will be three “how to apply” workshops. These workshops offer you the chance to hear a bit more about the funding as well as how to complete the application form.

To book a place, please use the links below:

In addition, Hackney CVS’ Organisational Development specialist can give you one to one support on completing an application. Book an appointment.

If you have any questions about this funding round, please contact Sarah on info@hackneygiving.org.uk  

Other funders

A list of other funders’ grant programmes is available on the Hackney CVS website.