Community Asset Fund

The 2024/25 Community Asset Fund will re-open for applications in April 2024 and there will be 3 deadlines throughout the year

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

 

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