Charnwood Community Grants

Charnwood Community Grants 2024/2025 are NOW OPEN for applications!

Charnwood Borough Council recognise the value and contribution of voluntary sector organisations and other community-led projects and the benefits they provide to the residents of Charnwood. The Charnwood Community Grant programmes we can provide a range of grants to help organisations and groups access the funding support they need.

The information below provide more detailed information on each of our community grant programmes

Charnwood Community Grants

Maximum grant level: Up to £5,000

What the grant programme covers: Funding for the activities of properly constituted Community and Voluntary Sector organisations and projects in Charnwood, including organisational running costs (for up to one year), and one off contributions for equipment costs for projects with community benefit.

Find out more - https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/commdevgrants

Community Facilities Grants

Maximum grant level: Up to £20,000 (maximum of 50% of the costs of any one programme)

What the grant programme covers: Capital funding is available to assist with the renovation, improvement and new provision of community buildings and external enhancement of adjacent outside space e.g. disabled access, verandas, patios, play areas, storage, improved access (not for routine maintenance or equipment).

Find out more - https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/commfacgrants

Charnwood Small Community Grants

Maximum grant level: Up to £750 for VCS organisations with an income of less than £20,000. Up to £750 for VCS Organisations with an income of less than £20,000.

The New Charnwood Small Community Grants programme can provide up to £750 for the activities of properly constituted Voluntary and Community and Voluntary Sector (VCS) organisations and projects in Charnwood, including organisational running costs and projects (for up to one year), and one-off contributions for equipment costs for projects with community benefit.

Find out more - https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/small_grants


Additional Funding Opportunities