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Guidance

Democratic Engagement Fund: Prospectus

Information about grant funding for democratic engagement pilots and how eligible civil society organisations operating in England can apply.

Applies to England

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The Democratic Engagement Fund will provide grants to civil society organisations operating in England to deliver politically neutral, place-based activities that help people understand, engage with, and participate in democracy.

The Fund focuses on groups that are currently less democratically engaged and aims to generate evidence on what works to increase democratic participation, informing future policy and practice.

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Published 8 June 2026

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2026-06-08 09:00
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