Community Facilities Grants
*2012-14 Application Forms Now Available for Community Facilities Grants*
*Deadline Dates for 2013 applications are now available below...
Before completing the Application Form please read the detailed guidance provided in the 'Related Documents List'. All these documents are provided in both word and pdf format in related documents at the bottom of this page - please note word files may take a little longer to download.
The Council has re-introduced the Community Facilities Grant scheme for a 3-year period from 2012-2015. As part of this, a Feasibility Studies grant scheme has also been introduced.
Core Features of the Grants
Type of Funding
The Community Facilities Grant scheme supports the renovation, improvement and provision of community buildings, and also small-scale environmental improvement schemes.
The Feasibility Studies Grant scheme provides support with the commissioning of feasibility studies as part of the development plan to under take substantial refurbishment or propose a new-build community facility.
Who May Apply?
Properly constituted voluntary and community organisations.
What Are the Limits on the Funding?
The Community Facilities Grant scheme awards grants of up to £20,000, to a maximum of 50% of the cost of the project.
The Feasibility Studies Grant scheme awards grants of up to £5,000, to a maximum of 50% of the cost of the study.
What Is the Decision Making Process?
The Council's Cabinet determines Community Facilities Grants and Feasibility Studies Grants, and applications are considered in rounds, more details of which are set out in the guidance documents.
| Decision Dates for Community Facilities Grants and Feasibility Studies Grants: | Application Closing Dates for Community Facilities Grants and Feasibility Studies Grants: |
| Cabinet: 09 May 2013 | 21 March 2013 |
| Cabinet: 01 August 2013 | 13 June 2013 |
| Cabinet: 21 November 2013 | 03 October 2013 |
Applicants are advised to submit applications as early as possible, to ensure that there is enough time for the Grants Administrator to request further information if needed before applications are assessed. If applications are submitted shortly before or on the deadline, we cannot guarantee that they will be checked before being assessed.
Contact Details
If you need any additional information or need advice and assistance contact Grants Administration.
Related Documents (10)
Community Facilities Grants - Guidance and Criteria 2012-14 (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)
Community Facilities Grants - Guidance and Criteria 2012-14 (Word Document, 0.16 Mb)- Community Facilities Grants - Application Form 2012-14 (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)
- Community Facilities Grants - Application Form 2012-14 (Word Document, 0.23 Mb)
- Sustainability Checklist (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)
- Sustainability Checklist (Word Document, 0.1 Mb)
- Community Facilities Grants - Feasibility Studies - Guidance and Criteria 2012-2014 (PDF Document, 0.1 Mb)
- Community Facilities Grants - Feasibility Studies - Guidance and Criteria 2012-2014 (Word Document, 0.2 Mb)
- Community Facilities Grants - Feasibility Studies - Application Form 2012-2014 (PDF Document, 0.11 Mb)
- Community Facilities Grants - Feasibility Studies - Application Form 2012-2014 (Word Document, 0.23 Mb)
Last updated: Thu 7th February, 2013 @ 21:40
