Lewisham Council offers several microgrant programmes. These run annually for Tamil Heritage Month, Lunar New Year, LGBTQ+ History Month, International Women's Day, Windrush Day, Refugee Week, East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month, and Black History Month.
Small Grant Funds Open Now
Tamil Heritage Month 2026 – Small Grants up to £1,000
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 2 November 2025
We are inviting applications for small grants to support community-led celebrations for Tamil Heritage Month 2026. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help bring your ideas to life.
Tamil Heritage Month is a time to recognise and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of British Tamils, whose contributions continue to shape and enrich the United Kingdom across business, sport, education, healthcare, politics and beyond.
In 2025, Lewisham Council celebrated Tamil Heritage Month for the first time, recognising the invaluable contributions of the Tamil community to the borough’s social, economic and cultural landscape. This month offers an opportunity to share Tamil language, arts and traditions with wider communities, and to honour the strength and creativity of Tamil individuals and organisations.
Whether you're planning a community event, workshop, performance, exhibition, shared meal, or something entirely different, we want to hear how you would celebrate Tamil heritage and culture in Lewisham.
There are further details and information on how to apply here: Lewisham Council - Tamil Heritage Month
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with the Cultural Events Grants team at:
cultural.grants@lewisham.gov.uk
Lewisham Climate Grants: Community Energy Fund now open
Applications close 8 December 2025
Does your organisation have a plan for tangible, local climate action? Maybe you’re planning solar panels for your community centre or have ways for your small business to cut down on plastics waste. Lewisham’s Climate Funding could help.
- Applications open today (6 October) for our Community Energy Fund – supporting community-led projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and build resilience to climate change. From £5,000 up to £25,000 available.
- Open 20 October – Repair, Reuse, Recycle Grants – helping local businesses cut waste, grow sustainably, and save on energy use. £3,000 plus wraparound business support.
- Applications for both funds close on 8 December.
All projects must take place within Lewisham and demonstrate clear benefits to the local community.
Learn more about how to apply, the full eligibility criteria and more by visiting the Climate Grants site: https://lewishamclimategrants.commonplace.is/
Attend the launch on 23 October at Blue Garage: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lewishamcouncil/1882513
For questions, please contact: climate@lewisham.gov.uk
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