Delivery Strand
Helping communities in Greenwich to live healthier lives.
Aims of the Delivery Strand
To fund the continuation, expansion or pilot of projects that prevent or respond to health inequalities in Greenwich. The strand recognises that there are many worthwhile organisations and initiatives across Greenwich that meet the aims of this Fund but lack funding to deliver, develop and grow. This strand focuses on providing that necessary funding to constituted community and voluntary sector organisations in the borough, and delivery partnerships. We are particularly interested in projects that involve collaboration or partnerships amongst different organisations.
Applicants will be required to evidence how their proposal will enable them to better prevent/respond to health inequalities and how it aligns with the Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Applications for the Medium and Large awards must also address a chosen theme; see below for more information.
What funding is available?
Please note we are in the process of reviewing and updating Delivery Medium and Large, so these are not currently open for application.
| Small Awards -Open | Medium Awards – Open | Large Awards – Open | |
| Aim: | To fund the continuation, expansion or pilot of small projects | To fund the continuation, expansion, or new medium projects Projects must address a priority theme (see below) Collaborative projects are encouraged | To fund the continuation, expansion, or new large projects. Projects must address the theme: Improving Health Outcomes for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism. Projects must include partnership working |
| Amount available: | £5,001 to £20,000 | £20,001 to £50,000 | £50,001 to £100,000 |
| Suggested project length: | Up to 12 months | Up to 18 months | Up to 24 months |
| Application window (see Timeline below for dates) | Open once a year | Open once a year | Open once a year |
| Payment structure: | 50% upfront, 25% after interim monitoring, 25% in arrears | 50% upfront, 25% after interim monitoring, 25% in arrears | Bespoke |
Who can apply?
Applicants must be based in or operating in Greenwich and can be:
- Educational Establishments
- Religious Organisations
- Registered Charity
- Company Limited by Guarantee
- Community Interest Company (CIC)
- Social Enterprise
- Constituted Community Organisation
- Friends of Group
- Tenants and Residents Association
Partnerships are encouraged for the Medium awards and are required for the Large awards. In such cases, there must be a lead applicant that is one of the organisation types listed above (though delivery partners can include non-constituted groups and individuals).
Please note that Companies limited by shares, Local Authorities, GP practices and NHS Trusts, or organisations controlled by any of those organisations, are not eligible to apply.
Themes
In order for the Fund to have a greater impact on key areas of health inequality in the borough, projects on the Medium and Large awards must address one of the themes below:
- Improving Health Outcomes for People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism
- Tackling Isolation
- Long-Term Health Conditions
- Active Healthy Living for Children and Young People
You will need to clearly explain in your application form how your project aligns with one of these themes. There is more detailed information on each theme in the prospectus below, including project examples, Greenwich wards with the most need and participant target demographics.
Timeline
Applications for Delivery Small is now open, with an application deadline of December 2026. Delivery Medium and Large are currently under review and will open later this year. Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when applications open again – click here!
The timetable below sets out the relevant dates on which applications open and close. Please see our prospectus for a full timeline of when awards and payments will be made, found below.
| Event | Date |
| Applications Open – Small Awards | 22 May 2026 |
| Applications Open – Medium and Large Awards | 3 August 2026 |
| Application Deadline – Small, Medium and Large Awards | 14 December 2026 |
How to apply
The application guidance below sets out all of the application questions with guidance notes to help you prepare your application. We ask that you please read this before applying, as well as reading the programme prospectus. An easy-read version of the prospectus is also available below. However, if you require this information in an alternative format, please get in touch with us via the contact information below.
Once you are ready to apply, click the “Apply now” button below. There are different application forms for each of the Small, Medium & Large Awards.
Application Support
The best way to find detailed information about the Fund is by reading our prospectus and guidance documents (see above).
You may also find the answer to questions on our Applicant Support pages, which contain additional resources relevant to all grant programmes Groundwork London manages.
If you still have questions or need application support, please reach out to us at GreenwichHealthierCommunities@Groundwork.org.uk or on 0207 239 1286.
We hold online information sessions ahead of each strand’s deadline and are available for 1-2-1 support.
1-2-1 drop-in support session, email to book: GreenwichHealthierCommunities@Groundwork.org.uk. We are able to review applications once before they are submitted. This is to ensure the process fair for all applicants.
Accessibility support
If you need specific assistance to apply for the Delivery strand, our Accessibility Pot can cover up to £2,000 per applicant for specific assistance required to help you complete the application form, when applications for the Delivery Strand are open. If your Accessibility Pot request is approved, payment will be made once you submit your application to the Delivery Strand and proof of expenditure. You can find more information about the Accessibility Pot in the Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund Prospectus above.
You must submit your Accessibility pot request before applying to any strand of the Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund. If your Accessibility Pot request is approved, we will contact you via email. Payment will then be made once you submit your application to your chosen strand of the Fund and provide proof of expenditure.