Deadline: 9-Jun-23
The Mayor’s Small Grants Fund is open for voluntary and community organisations in the UK.
This grant can help towards:
- A community initiative or project
- Buying items of equipment including sports equipment
- A green or sustainable community initiative or project that supports the commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the borough.
Funding Information
- A maximum of £ 3,000 per organisation per year.
What items will not be funded?
- Core funding including but not limited to an organisation’s baseline service delivery and/or activities, ongoing hall hire costs, salaries, utilities, rates, rent, insurance etc.
- Sports coaching qualifications, first aid and equality workshops.
- Any initiative, project and/or piece of equipment that in the opinion of WBC would be perceived as being for a singular religious aim or political purpose.
- The purchase of land, buildings and vehicles.
- Medium/large scale improvements to buildings/premises (i.e. refurbishments/replacements etc.) including but not limited to structural work that requires planning permission.
- The costs incurred in applying for external funding.
- Loans of any description.
- Projects or initiatives that have already taken place.
- Item(s) of equipment that have already been purchased.
- Special Circumstances – White goods (fridge, freezer, dishwasher etc.), minor improvements to buildings/premises. Funding for these items will be considered on a case by case basis if you can demonstrate considerable community benefit.
Eligibility Criteria
- All funding awarded must be able to demonstrate the benefit to Watford residents.
- Informal groups (e.g. a group of neighbours, a playgroup, a women’s group, a senior citizens group etc.)
- ‘Not for Profit’ voluntary & community organisations
- Registered charities
- Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO)
- Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC)
- Community Interest Companies (CIC)
- Social Enterprises
Who cannot apply for funding?
- Individuals
- Sole traders
- Statutory organisations (councils, schools, NHS, police etc.)
- Private businesses/companies
For more information, visit Watford Borough Council.