Most grants awarded are of the order of £150 - £300, with a maximum payment of £500.
Grant applications are considered at each meeting of the Parish Council. Dates of meetings are posted on this website and Parish Council Noticeboards.
Grant applications must meet the criteria set out in the Grant Application Conditions and applications must be made on the Parish Council’s application form which can be downloaded below. The application form is also obtainable from the Parish Clerk. Applications should be returned to the Parish Clerk and accompanied by appropriate accounts or supporting financial information as detailed on the form. Applications may be refused or deferred if applicants do not comply with these requirements.
Grant applicants are also encouraged to apply to the Okehampton Town Council for funding.
Chairman Councillor Brian Wood presenting a grant cheque to Chris Bourne, Chair of Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Committee. The funds will be used to purchase replacement equipment.
Vice Chairman Councillor Martin Littlejohns presenting a grant cheque of £300 to Kathryn Vile, Chair of Trustees of Tor Support Services.
Councillor Brian Wood presenting a grant cheque to Christine Marsh, Okehampton & District Chamber of Trade, towards the costs of Okehampton Christmas Lights
Councillors presenting a cheque to Alison Duckers of the Group. This is a Group recently set up by the residents to encourage and improve community spirit by running public events and bringing the people closer together.
Chairman Councillor Derek Webber with other Hamlets Councillors presenting a cheque to Sue Wonnacott from the Community Transport Group.