Community grants
Summary
If the community where you live has come up with an idea which will make a difference, we may be able to offer financial help to get your project off the ground with our Community Grant Scheme. During 2007/08 the scheme provided funding for 35 different projects.
Read the guidance notes for further information and to see if your project would qualify for a grant, and how to apply for it.
Please note, the Community Grant is now closed to new applications as funding has been awarded.
Printable forms
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Downloads
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Download the Community Grants Scheme guidance notes [PDF, 31 Kb]
Further information
Some of the projects we funded in 2007/08
- Seven projects for young people including supporting Fire Cadets towards a garage they were building for a previously fundraised fire-engine;
- Four projects for older people which included the setting up of a computer club;
- Ten village halls projects which will benefit the whole community;
- Five sports projects including setting up a girls football team;
- Three projects benefiting the economy and South Norfolk tourism;
- One heritage project;
- Five play areas which included the creation of two new play areas.
What is the Community Grant Scheme?
These grants are intended to help community organisations improve the quality of life in their area through improved local facilities.
Who can apply?
- Not for profit groups;
- Parish and Town Councils;
- Village Hall Management Committees, and;
- Youth groups, sports clubs and other similar groups.
Who cannot apply?
- Organisations which aim to distribute a profit;
- Statutory bodies other than those named above;
- Schools;
- Individuals;
- Organisations promoting religious or political beliefs (places of workshop are eligible where funding is for adaptation or improvement for community use), and;
- Social parties or excursions, including exchange visits.
How much can you apply for?
This round of funding is intended for larger projects which need advice and support to enable them attract external funding. The maximum grant that you can apply for is £5,000.
For localised projects up to £2,000 you may be eligible to apply to the Neighbourhood Fund – www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/democracy/2981.asp.
Types of projects we can support
- Local projects run by local people to benefit local people, and;
- Projects which aim to create community resources and activities.
Please discuss your proposal with the Funding Officer at the earliest opportunity - contact details are at the foot of this page.
Types of projects we cannot support
- General revenue costs (utility bills, maintenance, salaries);
- Items or projects which only benefit individuals (eg bursaries);
- Activities promoting political or religious beliefs;
- Activities that form part of statutory obligations (eg curricular activities in schools);
- Projects with high ongoing maintenance costs – unless the applicant can clearly demonstrate that they have the funds and skills to maintain the project once funding ends, and;
- Projects which are essential to maintain and upkeep a facility or an organisation rather than to improve or expand facilities or services offered.
How to apply for a grant
We aim to create an easy process for community and voluntary groups to apply for funding for their project, which will make a real difference to the lives of the people in South Norfolk.
We recommend you read the Guidance Notes (available to under ‘Downloads’ above) which explain the terms and conditions of the grant and the application process.
Request an Application Pack
- Download the application pack (application form, checklist and disclaimer) from the ‘printable forms’ section above, or;
- Contact the funding officer who will send you an application pack – contact details are at the bottom of this page.
Related pages on this website
External links
Awards for all, England
Award grants for people to take part in art, sport, heritage & community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment & health in the local community.
Big Lottery Fund
BIG are responsible for giving out half the money for good causes raised by the National Lottery. They give grants to projects that improve communities. Their website gives information on how to get funding for your project.
Norfolk Community Foundation
The Norfolk Community Foundation is a recently formed grant giving organisation. They award grants to local groups and projects that they feel are in real need of funding.
Norfolk Rural Community Council (Norfolk RCC)
If you need help in improving the quality of life of your local community, particularly disadvantaged people in rural Norfolk, the Norfolk RCC website gives information on support, advice and training. It also gives advice on various types of funding.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Community Funding Officer |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | grants@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533642 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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