Community Resilience grant
Test Valley Borough Council has launched a new community resilience grant to help local communities plan ahead and strengthen their ability to respond to emergencies. From flooding and power cuts to extreme weather and other unexpected events, the fund is designed to make sure communities have the tools and plans they need when it matters most.
Who can apply:
- Constituted not-for-profit organisations / incorporated clubs and societies
- Parish and town councils
- Schools, in relation to their wider community role
- Associated community groups formed for resilience purposes
What will we fund:
Funding is intended to support communities that are proactively planning for their local resilience to emergency situations. The funding is intended to support the initiation or enhancement of community-led resilience planning.
Examples of eligible spend: All applications will be considered based on evidence of meeting a local need.
Emergency kits and supplies, such as:
- First aid equipment
- Wind-up radios
- Supplies of non-perishable food and water
- Communication devices / infrastructure
- Catering equipment
- Emergency blankets
- Solar / battery storage packs
- Supplies for engagement events
- Any other equipment or activity that meets an evidenced local community resilience need.
How much can you apply for:
- Grant applications can be for up to a maximum of £1,000.
- Grant applications can be for up to 100% of the total project cost, but the amount of funding awarded will be determined as part of the review process.
How do you apply:
Complete the Word document on the webpage and submit it to communityresilience@testvalley.gov.uk. We always recommend getting in touch for a chat about this and any other local need you might have first.