Local Grants
Folkestone Town Council
Local GrantsFolkestone Town Council offers three grant categories: Ward Grants Applications for Ward Grants may be submitted by groups or individuals however applications must demonstrate a direct benefit to the ward, or any part of it, or to all or some of its residents. Town Grants under £1,000 £1,000 – £2,500 In order to qualify for…
South East Business Boost
Local GrantsGrants of up £10,000 (and support and guidance) are available to small to medium sized businesses in Kent and Medway to help boost companies and increase employment. The aim of the scheme is to improve business resilience, profitability and competitiveness. The programme will provide ‘growth grants’ to local businesses, creating new jobs and ‘new…
One Stop: Carriers for Causes
Local GrantsLocal retailer One Stop’s Carrier for Causes funding scheme offers community groups the opportunity to apply for funding grants of up to £1,000 towards a variety of local projects. The scheme is funded through the money raised from the 5p bag charge. Projects must meet at least one of the following outcomes: Improving the lives…
Kent County Council: Combined Members Grant
Local GrantsEvery year Kent County Council help community projects across Kent by using the Combined Members Grant to fund them. Funding is divided equally across Kent’s 12 districts. Each county councillor can award £20,000 in grants. These grants can support a lot of different activities, including: local events and activities purchase or repair of equipment and…
Kent County Council: Capital Grant Scheme for Sport
Local Grants SportsKent County Council’s Capital Grant Scheme for Sport awards grants of up to £10,000 to Voluntary Sports Clubs, Schools, Governing Bodies of Sport and Parish Councils. Funding is intended for the following purposes: Provision of facilities for the community of Kent, including specialist facilities, training centres and centres of excellence and performance Purchase of new…
Coast to Capital – Growing Places Fund
Local GrantsThis is an investment fund of £23million to unlock stalled construction and infrastructure projects. It is designed to enable these projects to boost economic growth in the London Borough of Croydon, Gatwick Diamond, Brighton & Hove, Coastal West Sussex, Rural West Sussex, Lewes, and Surrey areas. The Gatwick Diamond area includes parts of West Kent.…
Morrisons Foundation
Environmental Health & Social Care Local Grants Older People YouthThe Morrisons Foundation awards grants to UK registered charities for projects which will improve people’s lives in the UK. There is no minimum or maximum grant level. Funded projects should benefit the local community and can cover a wide range of areas including young people, older people, health and wellbeing and improving the local environment.…
Social Investment Business: Community Investment Fund
Local GrantsSocial Investment Business’ (SIB) Community Investment Fund aims to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and disadvantaged people, and to enhance community engagement and cohesion by empowering people to develop locally-determined solutions to challenges and opportunities. The Fund is open to community-based, charities and social enterprises which provide essential support and services to improve…
QBE Foundation
Local GrantsGrants are available to support charities that help people overcome disadvantage, strengthen their abilities and live more independently, successfully and productively. The Foundation typically awards grants up to £10,000. However, a small number of grants over £10,000 may be approved each year. Grant applications with QBE employee sponsorship will have a greater likelihood of success…
Asda Foundation: Significant Local Communities Project
Local GrantsThe Asda Foundation are committed to developing stronger, better connected, sustainable communities across the UK. This programme allows colleagues to nominate initiatives which will make a real long term difference, benefiting the wider community with our vision to ‘Transform Communities, improving lives locally. The Foundation support requests which have the direct support and involvement from…
The Law Society Charity
Local GrantsThe Law Society Charity supports organisations whose work is related to the law and the legal profession, and whose activities would be likely to benefit from funds made available on behalf of solicitors. Projects will be considered for support if they help meet the charity’s aims and objectives criteria. Grants are normally in the range…
Chaucer Foundation
Local GrantsThe Chaucer Foundation was established in 2013 and is the charitable foundation of Chaucer Syndicates, a leading Lloyd’s insurer and reinsurer. Chaucer has always believed that with success comes responsibility, prior to the Foundation being formed they have taken part in a range of activities to help local communities including the Million Makers project and…
Astor of Hever Trust
Local GrantsGrant for registered charities in the UK, and particularly Kent or the Grampian region, undertaking projects in the arts, medicine, religion, education, conservation, youth and sport. The Trust operates a continuous rolling programme and there are no upper or lower grant limits. Applications must be made in writing and more information can be gained by…