Local charities and voluntary organisations in Luton, Bedfordshire, can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 to help with their running costs and community projects. The funding, provided by Luton Rising and administered by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF), is available to groups delivering services within the Borough of Luton as of 5 February 2026.
These awards are designed to support smaller grassroots organisations that may be struggling with rising bills, such as rent and equipment costs. The money can also be used to pay for specific local projects that help residents with essential services like mental health support or food security.
Interested groups can find out more about how to apply at an online ‘Meet the Funder’ event on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 10:30am. This session will allow local volunteers and project leads to speak with the BLCF grants team and the fund managers to check whether their project aligns with the fund criteria.
This grant scheme is part of the airport’s community investment model overseen by Luton Rising (the trading name of London Luton Airport Ltd), which is wholly owned by Luton Borough Council, to reinvest returns back into the town. Over the last 25 years, Luton Rising says it has contributed more than £180 million to local community causes through similar programmes.
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