The Gemini Fund
Description: The Gemini Fund supports people in Nottingham city and county by making grants to community and voluntary groups who work to improve community welfare. The fund is open to applications from fully constituted voluntary and community groups, locally registered charities, community interest companies, charitable incorporated organisations and social enterprises. Grants are available to qualifying projects under the following themes:- refugees and asylum seekers, domestic abuse, homelessness, food & clothing poverty, young people's wellbeing, and education for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, projects and core funding would be considered.
Type: Project Costs & Core Costs
Status: Open
Maximum: £1,000 - £5,000 (in exceptional circumstances the funders will consider up to £7,500)
Opening: 27/07/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Notes: Apply before deadline
Description and Criteria
The Gemini Fund has been established to support the people of Nottingham city and county by making grants to community and voluntary groups working to improve community welfare.
The fund is open to applications from:
- Constituted voluntary and community groups
- Locally registered charities
- Charitable incorporated organisations
- Community interest companies
- Companies limited by guarantee with charitable aims
- Social enterprises
Grants are available to qualifying projects under the following themes:
- Domestic Abuse
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Homelessness
- Food and clothing poverty
- Young people’s wellbeing
- Substance misuse
- Advice & support centres
- Education for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
Grants will not be awarded to:
- Statutory or public services
- Organisations with significant free reserves
- Organisations that do not operate or run activities within Nottinghamshire
- Groups not properly constituted or without accounts
- Projects that have already taken place
- Groups not registered in Nottinghamshire
- Faith groups unless they are open to the wider community
- Activities promoting party political activity
- Individuals or sole traders
- Activities generating private profit
Amounts and Rounds
Groups can apply for amounts ranging between £1,000 – £5,000 (£7,500) which must be spent within one year.
The current round opens 27th July 2026 with a closing date of 7th September 2026. A panel meeting will be arranged for late October and applicants will be notified of decisions shortly afterwards.
All successful grant applicants are required to complete a grant monitoring report at the end of their project and supply at least one case study with photographs. Grant applicants will be expected to participate in any appropriate publicity as requested by Forever Notts.
For more information please contact us on 01623 620202 or email en*******@**********ts.com
Please note: Forever Notts is transitioning to a new platform for all new programme rounds. As part of the new platform, we now have a new Fundseeker Portal for all application forms and monitoring reports. The Fundseeker Portal requires you to set up a login to complete application forms. If you have applied to us previously, the system should pull across your details, and you will need to check them when setting up your login and when completing new applications. On the portal, you will have your own separate area to access available funds, your applications, and any future monitoring requirements.
Should you need any help accessing the portal or completing an application form, please get in touch.