The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund aims to make a significant impact through its grant-making programmes, focusing on supporting grassroots community-based projects. The fund seeks to make a significant difference in the lives of people and their communities in the UK, the Commonwealth, and internationally, emphasizing diverse and deprived groups. It also supports the core charities and charitable interests of His Majesty King Charles III.
The Small Grants programme by The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund supports UK-registered non-profit organisations working on grassroots projects in diverse and deprived communities across the United Kingdom, Commonwealth, and internationally. The programme awards single or multi-year grants, up to £5,000 for single awards and £15,000 for multi-year projects, with an average single award of £2,000. The funding themes focus on environment, countryside, social inclusion, health & wellbeing, heritage & conservation, and education. These themes aim to protect and promote the environment, support sustainable countryside economies, enhance social inclusion, improve community health and wellbeing, preserve cultural heritage, and offer educational opportunities. Projects that demonstrate a commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are especially encouraged to apply, with applicants invited to share their EDI policy in their funding application.