Deadline: 15-Mar-2024
The Mayor’s Small Grants Fund provides voluntary and community organisations the opportunity to apply for a grant.
The grant to help towards:
- A one-off community event
- The purchase of items of equipment A green/sustainable one-off community event that supports their commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the borough.
- All funding awarded must be able to demonstrate the benefit to Watford residents.
Funding Information
- A maximum of £ 3,000 per organisation per year.
Examples of what they can fund:
- Event publicity including leaflets, flyers, banners etc.
- Catering and/or refreshments
- Hall hire (related to the event only)
- Costs of hiring instructors, trainers, facilitators, counsellors (related to the event only)
- Project management costs and expenses
- Insurance (public liability insurance specific to an event)
- Project materials (stationary, printer, tablet etc.)
- Sports equipment
- Environmental events, e.g. neighbourhood clean-ups
- Cultural events
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
Ineligible
- Individuals
- Sole traders
- Statutory organisations (councils, schools, NHS, police etc.)
- Private businesses/companies
For more information, visit Watford Borough Council.