Community Asset Fund

Not-for-profit, charitable community groups and organisations can apply to the Community Asset Fund for a grant of up to £25,000. Applicants can apply for up to 50% of the cost of a project to provide new or enhance existing community assets and facilities.

Who can apply?

  • Not-for-profit community groups
  • Charitable organisations
  • Community buildings and asset management committees
  • Community Associations
  • Parish and Town Councils
  • Schools (only for facilities with formal community access)

If your organisation is not listed above, please do get in touch to check if you are eligible

 

What is an eligible community project?

  • Community assets and buildings - new assets or enhancement of existing facilities
  • Climate Change – projects which enhance community assets in order to reduce carbon emissions and/or address climate change
  • Environmental - projects which enhance community assets in a way that improves the environment and/or biodiversity
  • Inclusivity – community projects which improve accessibility
  • Play and recreation - new assets or enhancement of existing community facilities
  • Public art - new public art in communities
  • Sports - new assets or the enhancement of existing community facilities

If your project is not listed above, please do get in touch to check if it is eligible

 

What can be applied for?

  • Up to 50% of the total activity or project cost
  • The minimum award is £2,000 - so only projects costing £4,000 and more are eligible
  • There is no maximum project cost, but maximum grant award is £25,000

When can I apply?

The 2024/25 Community Asset Fund will include 3 rounds. The deadlines for applying, panel meetings and outcome confirmation dates, are as follows:

  • Round 1        Deadline: Mon 10 June 2024 (23:00)                  Panel meeting: Wed 10 July 2024                           Outcome: Fri 2 Aug 2024
  • Round 2        Deadline: Mon 09 Sept 2024 (23:00)                   Panel meeting: Mon 14 Oct 2024                           Outcome: Fri 15 Nov 2024
  • Round 3        Deadline: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (23:00)                    Panel meeting: Wed 12 Feb 2025               Outcome: Fri 14 Mar 2025

Please note: Funding cannot be awarded retrospectively, so before applying you should be sure that no work will begin prior to the date you receive confirmation of your application ‘outcome’.   

How do I apply?

  • Carefully read the Community Asset Fund Guidance Notes
  • Please contact the Community Engagement Officer for your ward to discuss your project and establish whether it is eligible. All Community Engagement Officer contact details can be found here: Community Engagement Officers
  • Click the ‘Apply for a Community Asset Fund Grant’ link below to begin an application
  • It is important to let the Borough Councillors for your ward to know of your plans. Councillor contact details can be found here: Your Councillors

APPLY FOR A COMMUNITY ASSET FUND GRANT