# London Borough of Lewisham

- Type: Local / combined authority
- Website: https://communityfunding.lewisham.gov.uk
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/london-borough-of-lewisham

## Open and forthcoming schemes (3)

- [Tamil Heritage Month Grant Timeline](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/7ad60d26-70a7-4b7b-b504-9f19bdde3be2): Open, Amount not specified, deadline 9 Nov 2026
- [Funded organisations must ensure that](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/33e36903-d922-4c4a-a6fd-3cda56b196fc): Open, Amount not specified, deadline 26 Feb 2027
- [Main Grant FAQ's](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/d301b501-d550-4113-a9b6-996e6cd0f649): Status unconfirmed, £500 – £2,000

## What it funds

Its 3 live schemes on OpenGrant are tagged as arts / culture / heritage / science and economic / community development / employment and open to charity / VCSE. Its listed schemes apply in London.

## How to apply

3 schemes from London Borough of Lewisham are open or forthcoming on OpenGrant as of 6 Nov 2026. At least one listed scheme is open to applications.

OpenGrant does not take applications: follow the scheme's own link and check the funder's guidance before preparing a bid.

- [Tamil Heritage Month Grant Timeline](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/7ad60d26-70a7-4b7b-b504-9f19bdde3be2): Deadline: 9 Nov 2026; Amount not specified; apply via communityfunding.lewisham.gov.uk
- [Funded organisations must ensure that](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/33e36903-d922-4c4a-a6fd-3cda56b196fc): Deadline: 26 Feb 2027; Amount not specified; apply via communityfunding.lewisham.gov.uk
- [Main Grant FAQ's](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/d301b501-d550-4113-a9b6-996e6cd0f649): £500 – £2,000; apply via communityfunding.lewisham.gov.uk

## Questions

### Is London Borough of Lewisham open for applications now?

Yes as of 6 Nov 2026: OpenGrant lists 3 open or forthcoming schemes from London Borough of Lewisham; the soonest deadline is 9 Nov 2026 for Tamil Heritage Month Grant Timeline. Confirm the dates on the funder's own guidance before applying.

### Does London Borough of Lewisham accept unsolicited applications?

Yes for at least one scheme: 3 of its 3 live schemes on OpenGrant are open to applications rather than by invitation only as of 6 Nov 2026. Each scheme page links to the funder's application guidance.

### What is a typical grant from London Borough of Lewisham?

OpenGrant has no 360Giving grant data for London Borough of Lewisham. Its live schemes state awards of £500 – £2,000; each scheme page gives the exact range.

### Where does London Borough of Lewisham fund?

Its listed schemes apply in London. Each scheme page states where it applies.


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- [Grants for charities in London: boroughs, City funders and what closes soon](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/grants-for-charities-in-london)
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