The Jersey Community Foundation was founded in 2020 with the aim of making a positive difference to local lives. We give grant funding support to charities, community and voluntary groups in Jersey whose work benefits our community.
All funding opportunities can be applied for through our on online grant management system, accessed by clicking the 'apply here' button on the funding opportunity chosen.
Select from the links below to find out what funding opportunities are currently available with JCF and what the criteria are for each fund.
Jersey Community Fund
The Jersey Community Fund is our largest fund and provides support to the island community based on present need, as identified in our five priority funding areas.
Supporting the Supporters Grant Scheme
Jersey Community Foundation (JCF), in partnership with the Sedel-Collings Foundation is pleased to be able to offer grants up to a value of £5,000 to community-facing charitable and volunteer organisations working to safeguard and strengthen the collective wellbeing of their staff, volunteers and trustees. We understand that people delivering the work (may) need support too.
Kezia's Fund
Kezia’s Fund supports mental health among children and young people aged 5 to 25 and their families in Jersey.
WO Street Charitable Foundation
The WO Street Fund supports children and young people facing financial challenges in accessing education and basic necessities. The Fund also provides support for the elderly and individuals living with blindness and disabilities who lack access to medical or convalescent care.
Greville Bathe Fund
The Greville Bathe fund was established to aid sick and elderly individuals living in Jersey.
Ann Alice (AA) Rayner Fund
The AA Rayner Fund aims to help Jersey residents who are experiencing financial difficulties and unable to access support through traditional means.
Sport & Active Lifestyles Fund (Channel Islands Lottery Funding)
Our Sport & Active Lifestyle Fund is supported by funds from CI Lottery as well as donations from individual and corporate donors and supports initiatives that promote access to an active lifestyle, contributing to the overall wellbeing of the community.
Arts Fund (Channel Islands Lottery Funding)
Our Arts Fund is supported by funds from CI Lottery as well as donations from individual and corporate donors and prioritises expanding islanders’ access to arts, nurturing creativity and strengthening community cohesion.
Heritage Fund (Channel Islands Lottery Funding)
Our Heritage Fund is supported by funds from CI Lottery as well as donations from individual and corporate donors and prioritises expanding islanders’ access, enjoyment and understanding of our community’s rich heritage.
Science Fund (Channel Islands Lottery Funding)
Our Science Fund is supported by funds from CI Lottery as well as donations from individual and corporate donors and is dedicated to facilitating scientific studies conducted locally, which directly benefit our island community.
Sedel-Collings Foundation
The Sedel-Collings Foundation was set up in 2006 by Rae Sedel and John Collings with a mission to empower and sustain vital community services.
Police Dependants' Fund
This fund offers financial support to Jersey police officers, dependents of police officers, honorary police officers, those injured while assisting on-duty officers and dependents of individuals falling into the above categories.
Environmental Research Opportunities
The Jersey Community Foundation have worked with local government to identify natural environment research projects that need funding.
The Environment Fund (pending)
The Environment Fund is supported by local businesses, individuals and charitable trusts who want to support environmental conservation and restoration projects in Jersey.
The Lowes Legacy Fund (pending)
A fund in memory of Dean and Charlie Lowe. More details to be announced.
Bailiff's Fund - Storm Ciarán (closed)
This appeal was established to support individuals and families who have been displaced and have suffered hardship as a result of Storm Ciarán and who need short term aid to help them through difficulty.
