We offer a wide range of grants to local voluntary organisations.
Details of the Grants Committee meeting dates together with the closing dates are detailed below.
Grants Committee meetings and closing dates
| Meeting date | Closing date |
|---|
| 10 March 2027 |
22 January 2027 |
| 16 June 2027 |
30 April 2027 |
Please note that applications:
- received after the closing date will not be considered until the next scheduled Grants Committee
- for £500 or less can be submitted at any time and will be reviewed under delegated authority
- submitted prior to the 10 March 2027 meeting will be passed to an assessing officer but note that the budget for this financial year has been fully expended and funding will re-open in the new financial year
How to apply for a grant
Download our grant application form (PDF 405 KB) along with the Letter of Representation (PDF 78 KB) and our Guide to Grants (PDF 241 KB).
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered until the next scheduled Grants Committee.
If you would like to apply for funding please read the agreed Grants Criteria (PDF 212 KB) to make sure your project is eligible.
It should be noted that failure to submit properly completed applications, along with all relevant core documentation to support the application, may also lead to a delay in the consideration of applications.
Other types of funding
We can also help you discover other potential funding sources. Have a look at community investment and funding for more information.