Deadline: 1-Mar-23
The Blaby District Council Community Grants scheme is open for 2022-23.
The scheme supports the local voluntary and community sector (VCS) to develop and strengthen community facilities and activities.
Types of Grants
- Capital Green Grants – up to £4,000 (20% match funding required)
- Revenue Green Grants – up to £500
- Large Capital Grants – up to £4,000 (50% match funding required)
- Small Capital Grants – up to £500
- Revenue Grants – up to £500
- Everyone Active Grants – up to £500
Eligibility Criteria
- Their grants scheme is open to applications from a range of VCS organisations:
- Community groups, youth clubs and sports clubs
- Registered Charities
- Social Enterprises (such as Community Interest Companies)
- Schools, Academies and PTA/fundraising groups for extra-curricular activities or projects only
- Religious or faith-based organisations for non-religious projects open to all irrespective of faith
- Parish and Town Councils
- Organisations are expected to provide copies of the following to support their application:
- A governing document (for example, Constitution or Articles of Association)
- An equality policy/statement (if not included within the governing document)
- A child safeguarding policy and/or vulnerable adults policy (if applicable)
- A bank statement dated within three months showing the organisation’s name account details and balance. Bank accounts must require the signatures of at least two unrelated people
- The organisation’s most recent set of accounts
- Three quotes for any single items or works over the value of £1,000
- Evidence of any consents/permissions in order for the project to take place, for example, Planning Permission, Advertising Consent or Landowner Consent. These must be secured before the application is submitted
- Where the project involves alterations to land or buildings, the applicant must provide evidence of ownership or a written agreement/lease with at least five years remaining
For more information, visit Blaby District Council.
