Deadline: 9-May-23
The Sutton Council is accepting the applications for the Local Funding.
What types of local funding are available from Sutton Council?
- Funding for a community event, activity, or project; this was previously known as a ‘Neighbourhood Grant’
- Funding to cover additional fees and charges for an event (e.g. insurance)
- Funding for a physical improvement to a public space; there are two main programmes for this ‘Public Realm’ and the ‘Neighbourhood Fund’:
- The ‘Public Realm’ is any space which belongs to, and is open to, everyone. This includes roads, pavements, rivers, parks, and green spaces. Public Realm Grants are for smaller projects which improve the Public Realm in Sutton (e.g. seating, trees, and signs)
- The Neighbourhood Fund is for larger projects which help to address the extra demands that development (e.g. more housing) can place on local areas.
Funding Information
- How much can I apply for to fund a project, activity, or event (Neighbourhood grant)?
- Each group can apply for between £50 and £1000 for projects, activities, or events (Neighbourhood Grant).
- Groups can apply multiple times throughout the year, up to a £1000 limit per group or organisation per year
- How much can I apply for to cover fees and charges associated with an event?
- Each group can apply for up to a maximum of £2000 per event to cover event fees and charges associated with an event. This can be in addition to funding to cover the event itself (Neighbourhood Grant).
- Groups can apply for event fees and charges grants for a maximum of two events per year, up to a £2000 limit per group or organisation per year
- Period: The funding is for 12 months from receiving the funds. Payments will typically be made within 3 weeks of the signed funding agreement being received by council officers.
What are some examples of things that could be funded?
- Activities or projects which have received funding so far have included:
- One-off startup costs to create a new project or group
- One-off events such as community fun days and festivals
- Training or awareness courses for the local community
- Publicity or merchandise to advertise a project, group or event
Eligibility Criteria
- Voluntary and community organisations or groups, including local charities and self-help groups, can apply. Unfortunately, they cannot fund individuals.
- Groups must have a bank account in the name of that group, or provide details of an organisation prepared to act on your behalf to manage any money awarded.
- Groups must also have some kind of governing document to apply , in order to demonstrate they are a community group. For assistance with becoming a constituted group contact Community Action Sutton:
Criteria
- Projects must be within the Borough. For example, projects by national charities are not eligible
- You must apply at least 3 months prior to the start of your project, activity, or event.
- Events must take place within 12 months of receiving funding
- Projects must not promote private interests
- Projects that are run for profit or are run by private companies/groups with commercial interests are not eligible.
- Projects must not be associated with political parties, lobbying, or campaigning
- Projects must not promote religion
- Projects cannot be funded retrospectively
- A maximum of 20% of awarded grants can be put towards food/drink costs
For more information, visit Local Funding.