Grants for groups
We run a range of grants programmes for community groups and charities in Wiltshire and Swindon including several managed on behalf of other funders
Our grants support projects that improve people’s lives Wiltshire and Swindon. We focus on supporting grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are working with people on low incomes. A full list of our current grant programmes is below.
If you have any further questions or would like advice on how to apply you can contact the Grants Team on 01380 738985 or by email info@wiltshirecf.org.uk.
Let's Create Jubilee Fund
Grants of between £750 - £10,000
The Let's Create Jubilee Fund will support voluntary and community groups to develop creative and cultural activities as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022. This fund has been created by Arts Council England (ACE) with funds from the National Lottery.
Closing date for applications is 28 February 2022
Apply hereHigh Sheriff Awards
Grants of up to £3,000
The programme support projects which bring communities together to tackle local issues. Applications are expected to focus on one or more of the following areas: anti-social behaviour, crime in local neighbourhoods, drug and alcohol-related crime, reducing re-offending, violence against women and girls or youth crime.
Closing date for applications 11 February 2022
Apply hereCommunity Grants
Grants of up to £5,000 per year for up to three years
Our community grants programme supports projects that improve people's lives in Wiltshire and Swindon. We prioritise applications from grassroots and small to medium-sized organisations that are working with people on low incomes.
Our next panel meeting will be in early March 2022 and the deadline for applications for consideration in this panel is 28 January 2022.
Apply hereScience Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund Small Grant
Grants of up to £2,000
This programme supports projects which will improve the lives of people living in the parish areas of: Wroughton, Chiseldon, Clyffe Pypard, Broad Town, Broad Hinton, Ogbourne St George, Ogbourne St Andrew, Aldbourne and Baydon.
This programme is now closed for applications
More informationScience Museum Group Wroughton Solar Park Community Benefit Fund Large Grant
Grants of up to £20,000
Schools, academies and colleges as well as registered and non-registered charities and community groups can apply for this programme. Projects must have a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths, environment, health or play and must benefit communities within a 10km radius of Wroughton Solar Park.
This programme is now closed for applications
More informationWessex Water Foundation Community Fund
Grants of up to £3,000
The Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund supports charitable and community activities that aim to improve the lives of local people by building stronger communities and bringing communities together.
The programme is now closed
More informationHaydon Wick
Grants of up to £3,000
This programme support charities and voluntary organisations based in, or whose work substantially benefits, the people of Haydon Wick and its immediate area.
This programme is now closed
More informationWessex Water Environment Fund
Grants of up to £1,500
The Wessex Water Environment Fund supports charitable and community activities which improve the local environment and have a positive impact on the quality of life for the local area.
Funding is available to local organisations in the Wessex Water area.
This programme will reopen for applications in May 2022
Applications ClosedOffice of Police & Crime Commissioner Grants
Grants of up to £3,000
The programme helps local groups address issues of crime and anti-social behaviour.
This programme is currently closed for applications. We anticipate it will re-open for applications later in this financial year.
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