Community Grants and Funding
· Community Halls Capital Grant Fund – grants of between £500 and £25,000 to support the resilience and development of community facilities, such as community halls, village halls and other community buildings which provide a range of services to their local communities. The deadline for the first grant funding round is Friday 22nd August.
· Arts and Activities Grant Fund - grants of between £500 and £3,000 o support and enable individuals and communities to build community resilience and connection. This could either be through arts and culture initiatives and projects, or through a wide range of other community activities and projects. The deadline for the first grant funding round is Friday 22nd August.
Rapid Action Grant – grants of up to £5,000 or up to 50% of the project’s costs, whichever is lower (could consider £10,000 for exceptional projects). This limited funding scheme can provide financial support to community groups to help purchase equipment or fund building related costs. These could include funds for sports equipment, repairs to a village hall or tree planting. Most groups will be encouraged to apply for one of the above grants but this grant is for more urgent projects and there is no deadline
13th July 2025