Community Grants

Revenue Grants 2023-24

We offer three calls for revenue grants each year inviting groups to apply for funding towards events, programmes of activity, and core running costs (for eligible organisations). If the project you are seeking funding for does not fall into one of these three categories then you should not apply for funding under our Revenue Grants.

Funding is available through the following grant programmes: Community Development Grants; Arts, Culture & Events Grants; Good Relations Grants; International Linkage Grant.

The timetable of our proposed calls for applications for Revenue Grants for the 2023-24 year is currently as follows:

Virtual Information Sessions have been arranged as follows:

• Tuesday 4th April at 7pm
• Wednesday 5th April at 2pm

To register for these sessions please email

This call will be open from Monday 13 March to 2 February 2024.

This grant is to support eligible individuals or eligible organisations within the Council area who will act as effective ambassadors for the Borough in their chosen activity.  Please see the link below where you can access the online application form and Guidance Manual.

We are offering financial assistance to eligible individuals and groups in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector

Large Capital Project Fund 2023-24

The Large Capital Project Fund 2023-24 will be opening for applications on Monday 13 February 2023 for large capital projects commencing between 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024.  The call will remain open until 12 noon on Friday 27 October 2023 or until the budget is committed, whichever comes first. Groups can apply for up to £20,000 at a maximum rate of 50%.

Small Scale Capital Project Fund 2023-24

The Small Scale Capital Project Fund 2023-24 will open for applications at 9.00am on Monday 13 February until 12 noon on Friday 10^th March 2023.

Groups are able to apply for up to £2,500 at a maximum rate of 50% for small capital projects, technical assistance for a capital project, or the purchase of equipment. Projects must be fully delivered before 31 March 2024 (note: projects should not commence before a Letter of Offer from Council is issued).

Virtual Information Sessions for the Small and Large Capital Grants

Tuesday 14^th February at 3pm
Wednesday 15^th February at 7pm

To register for these sessions please email 

The King’s Coronation Grant will open for applications at 9.00am on Monday 13 February and closes at 12 noon on Friday 3 March 2023.