Grants Policy
The Council has a small grants scheme which offers grants to community groups. The amount of money available is set annually in the budget.
Eligibility
- Applications must be submitted from recognised not for profit community groups with a bank account in the name of the organisation.
- Applications will not be supported from individuals.
- The Council will consider applications for small scale capital expenditure such as purchase of special equipment.
- Any grant awarded will not be for more than 50% of costs, with a limit of £150.
- Only one grant will be awarded to an organisation in any one year, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Submitting Application
- Applications must be submitted on the Council’s application form.
After Receipt of Grant
- Organisations awarded grants for specific capital expenditure must produce proof of that expenditure within 6 months of award of grant.
- Any grant not spent within 6 months must be returned.
Click here for the Grants Application Form