The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund Small Grants programme provides grants of up to £5,000 to for grassroots, community-based organisations across the UK with an annual income of under £1 million in the following areas:

1. Countryside - projects to support and sustain rural communities and to improve the prospects of viability for farm and rural businesses. 
2. Education - education and training projects outside of The Prince's Trust scope and age-range, including support for people with special educational needs.
3. Environment - community environmental projects (including the circular economy), economic sustainability initiatives and conservation of the natural environment.
4. Health and wellbeing - community projects and initiatives which support health and wellbeing of people with disabilities or life limiting illnesses in disadvantaged communities. Applications for respite care, young carers and complementary therapies would be considered.
5. Heritage and conservation - conservation and restoration projects at places of worship. PWCF is interested in funding non-capital projects that improve the fabric of buildings for the benefit of local communities, and
6. Social inclusion - community and art projects that aim to relieve poverty, loneliness and other social issues or support the welfare of the elderly, veterans and interfaith cohesion.

While grants up to £5,000 are available, awards are normally between £1,000 and £2,000. The Foundation tends to prioritise applicants which have a connection with the Prince of Wales, for example as president or patron. A list of charitable organisations the Prince of Wales is patron of can be found at this LINK.

Applications are accepted at any time and are considered by the Small Grant Committee in February, May, July and October. Applications submitted one month before the small grant committee meeting will be considered at the next meeting.

Further information, guidance and an online applications form can be found on the Foundation’s website.