Village and Community Hall Grant Scheme

If you are looking to improve an existing hall or build a new one, apply for our grant.

The grant is conditional upon matched funding. We can offer a pound for every pound raised, up to 50% of eligible project costs.

About the grant

To get a grant, you have to apply through a funding competition.

Before applying, read our eligibility below. Don't forget to submit all the documents we need, alongside 3 quotes.

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What you can use the grant for

Types of projects

Projects supported by the scheme include:

• building an extension
• new halls
• upgrade of toilets
• replacement windows and heating systems
• improved insulation

Grants are not provided for:

• normal repairs or maintenance work
• replacement of equipment
• professional fees, surveys, reports, and investigations

We will consider grants if the building might fall apart due to deterioration and needs to shut down.

Application guidance

Who can apply

The scheme is open to any village or community hall managed by an independent management committee set up in accordance with the ACRE Model Constitution.

All applicants must be of registered charitable status. Halls owned or managed by a parish council or church authority are not eligible to apply.

Action for Communities in Rural Kent offer a specialist advice and information service to the volunteers who run and manage community halls.

Apply

You must submit:

• a completed application form
• evidence of a need, such as the outcome of a consultation or letters of support
• evidence of match funding
• detailed plans and specifications
• planning permission approval (if needed)
• building regulations approval (if needed)
• 3 quotes/tender
• business plan for larger projects

Apply for a village and community hall grant

Grants are normally allocated once a year and applications should be submitted by 31 December. Grants are decided 3 months later.

For more information about the scheme contact Mark Reeves by: