# Reading Borough Council - Type: Local / combined authority - Website: https://www.reading.gov.uk - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/reading-borough-council ## Open and forthcoming schemes (1) - [Micro Grants](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/527dadfb-64c6-40ea-8cfa-70432a041bed): Open, Amount not specified, deadline 13 Nov 2026 ## What it funds Its 1 live scheme on OpenGrant is open to charity / VCSE. Its listed schemes apply in South East. ## How to apply 1 scheme from Reading Borough Council is open or forthcoming on OpenGrant as of 4 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. - [Micro Grants](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/527dadfb-64c6-40ea-8cfa-70432a041bed): Deadline: 13 Nov 2026; Amount not specified; apply via reading.gov.uk ## Questions ### Is Reading Borough Council open for applications now? Yes as of 4 Nov 2026: OpenGrant lists 1 open or forthcoming scheme from Reading Borough Council; the soonest deadline is 13 Nov 2026 for Micro Grants. Confirm the dates on the funder's own guidance before applying. ### Does Reading Borough Council accept unsolicited applications? Yes for at least one scheme: 1 of its 1 live scheme on OpenGrant is open to applications rather than by invitation only as of 4 Nov 2026. Each scheme page links to the funder's application guidance. ### Where does Reading Borough Council fund? Its listed schemes apply in South East. Each scheme page states where it applies. ## Guides - [How to apply to National Lottery Awards for All England: eligibility, amounts and decision time](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-to-national-lottery-awards-for-all-england) - [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk) - [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research)