Community Planning Grant Scheme
We recognise that access to sufficient resources, such as funding, is an important part of supporting communities to produce community plans. This grant can help towards the costs incurred throughout the process, including the production of the final plan. The grant values available are tiered according to the population size and type of community plan, taking into account the additional complexity involved in producing a Neighbourhood Plan.
Who can apply?
- Parish Councils
- Town Councils
- Parish Meetings
If another type of organisation is interested in producing a community plan, they should discuss this with the Parish or Town Council and enquire if they’re able to apply on your behalf.
What types of Community Plans are eligible?
- Village Design Statement
- Parish Plan
- Town Plan
- Neighbourhood Plan
What can the grant pay for?
Costs associated with the production of an eligible community plan, such as printing costs of questionnaires and publicity material, resources for any community engagement event and the publication of the final plan, amongst other costs incurred.
How much can be applied for?
| Population | Neighbourhood Plan | Village Design Statement, Parish Plan or Town Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Parish population of more than 5,000 | Maximum grant £2,000 | Maximum grant £1,000 |
| Parish population between 1,000 and 5,000 | Maximum grant £1,500 | Maximum grant £750 |
| Parish population up to 1,000 | Maximum grant £1,000 | Maximum grant £500 |
- If a community plan covers more than one parish, then a grant for each of the parish involved, can be applied for
- If a Parish undertakes more than one type of community plan such as a Parish Plan and Village Design Statement, then a grant for each plan, can be applied for, providing they are not in the same financial year.
How do I apply?
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Applications must be submitted online and before the community plan has been completed and published. This grant cannot be retrospectively applied for.
- Please speak to the Community Engagement Officer for your area before applying. For details of the Community Engagement Officers visit: www.testvalley.gov.uk/ceofficers
- Read the Eligibility Criteria via the link on the right of this page
- Click the link below to access the online grant system and begin your application. If this is the first online grant application you have made to Test Valley Borough Council, then you will need to ‘Register’ first to create an account before beginning your application. You can save your application and complete it in stages if necessary.
APPLY FOR A COMMUNITY PLANNING GRANT
If you have any difficulty accessing the online application form, or while completing and submitting your application, please contact the Community Team using the contact details below and someone will assist you.