Funding Opportunity - London Councils
London Councils Pan-London Grants Programme 2026-2030
Call for Proposals
London Councils is inviting proposals for the 2026-2030 Pan-London Grants Programme, a four-year initiative which will deliver vital services from April 2026 to March 2030 across the capital. The programme aims to tackle homelessness and domestic and sexual abuse, ensuring London’s most vulnerable residents receive the support they need.
About London Councils
London Councils is the collective of London local government, the 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation. They come together through London Councils to work in collaboration to deliver their shared ambitions for London and Londoners.
London Councils manages the pan-London grants programme on behalf of its member authorities. The current programme, which has invested £6 million annually in addressing homelessness and domestic and sexual abuse, is set to conclude in March 2026. We are now seeking proposals for the next funding cycle.
2026-2030 Grants Programme: Priorities & Service Areas
The programme prospectus outlines the funding requirements, and the services sought on behalf of London boroughs. The programme will focus on two funding priorities:
1. Combatting Homelessness
Wrap around support for individuals and families in temporary accommodation; targeted intervention and alternative pathways to secure housing (adults aged 25 and over).
Wrap around support for care leavers; targeted intervention and alternative pathways to secure housing (young adults aged 18 to 25).
Working with the housing and homelessness sector and borough professionals to innovate and improve the response to homelessness in London
2. Tackling Domestic and Sexual Abuse
Specialist advice, counselling and support (for medium risk survivors (including post-IDVA/ISVA) and target groups not accessing general provision.
Advice and support services to enable access to refuge and other secure provision/accommodation
Refuge services
Services for people affected by harmful practices
Working with the domestic and sexual abuse sector and borough professionals to innovate and improve the response to domestic and sexual abuse in London
Support for Applicants
London Councils is offering workshops and grant application drop-in sessions to support applicants throughout the process.
Finance Workshops (Full Cost Recovery Budgeting)
To support applicants in completing their Full Cost recovery (FCR) budgets, London Councils will be running two dedicated FCR virtual workshops during the application window. These sessions will provide comprehensive guidance on how to apply FCR principles, ensure budgets are accurately prepared, and clarify any questions related to the budgeting process.
Dates & Booking:
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 10am till 11.15am - Click here to register for an FCR workshop.
Friday 2 May 2025, 10am till 11.15am - Click here to register for an FCR workshop.
Grant Application Drop-in Sessions
We will be offering four virtual grant application drop-in sessions for applicants during the application window. These sessions will provide applicants the opportunity to:
Seek clarification on eligibility, grant requirements, and the application process.
Receive guidance on financial, risk, and delivery templates.
Discuss programme expectations, funding conditions, and compliance requirements.
Understand monitoring, reporting and compliance expectations.
Dates & Booking:
Wednesday 9 April 2025, 10.00am till 11.30am - Click here to register for a drop-in session.
Wednesday 16 April 2025, 10.00am till 11.30am - Click here to register for a drop-in session.
Wednesday 23 April 2025, 10.00am till 11.30am - Click here to register for a drop-in session.
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 10.00am till 11.30am - Click here to register for a drop-in session.
Accessibility: British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters will be available upon request. All sessions will be recorded and transcribed, with responses added to the FAQ section for wider availability.