Listen to our podcast to hear why the UK’s international funders think it’s so important to maintain support for overseas causes in the difficult financial climate.
Lottery grants making a difference around the world
| Areas | Application open/close dates | Minimum / maximum grants | Total available |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 29 September 2010 - 31 March 2014 | £50,000 - £500,000 | Up to £80 million |

The International Communities programme is the Big Lottery Fund’s way of helping disadvantaged communities overseas. It will have a budget of up to £80 million between 2010 and 2015.
We want communities to be at the heart of the International Communities programme. We will fund effective projects that tackle the causes of poverty and deprivation and bring about a long-term difference to the lives of the most disadvantaged people in the world. These will result in:
The International Communities programme is open to UK based non-governmental organisations working with overseas partners in Africa, Asia (including the Pacific and Central Asian countries), the Middle East, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and parts of Eastern Europe.
Not eligible? For advice on other sources of funding you can go to the following websites:
If you are unsure of anything or would like further help, please call 0845 4 10 20 30 or email enquiries.international@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Listen to our podcast to hear why the UK’s international funders think it’s so important to maintain support for overseas causes in the difficult financial climate.