Local member grants
Looking for funding for a community project?
The Community Engagement Team manages
three popular and highly successful funding schemes;
For 2011/12 there is around £1.7 million available in
grants across the county to inject into locally based projects that
achieve lasting community benefit.
Funding is divided up between the 12 districts and local county
councillors will decide how they wish to recommend projects for
funding. For example in some areas they will ask the local
community to vote for projects at ‘You
decide’ community events. So if your organisation is
looking for funding, we recommend that you contact your local County Councillor first to
discuss your project with them and gain their support.
The type of activities supported by
local member grants varies enormously and can range from marketing
and training costs, community safety schemes, sports and education
related projects to larger refurbishment projects in community
halls.
Often the grants are a useful source of seed funding for larger
projects or to match fund grants from other organisations.
Search
for funding opportunities.
For more information on how to apply please contact your local
Community Engagement Officer.