£5,000 grants now available for community groups across North Northants

01 November 2024

North Northamptonshire Council has opened the latest round of community funding grants for 2024/25 - with grants of up to £5,000 available.

In total £120,000 of grant funding is available for voluntary and community groups to apply for to help improve the quality of life for local residents and increase community involvement.

The scheme is open to community and voluntary sector organisations, registered charities, town and parish councils and not for profit organisations including clubs, School PTA’s and ‘Friends of’ groups.

To be considered for a grant of up to £5,000, projects need to demonstrate how they support one or more six key commitments outlined in the Council’s Corporate Plan. These include helping people live healthier, more active, independent and fulfilled lives, ensuring communities are connected to one another and providing sustainable, modern public services that make a difference to local communities.

Applications will also need to demonstrate positive outcomes for one or more of the Council’s key priorities set out in the Health and Wellbeing strategy.  

The application form along with full details of the criteria and guidelines is available on the Council’s website.

Community and voluntary organisations are often the backbone of communities locally, providing vital support and transforming lives. From previous schemes we know how much of a difference these grants make and I would encourage anyone who is considering applying to look through the criteria online and apply before the deadline.Cllr Mark Rowley, the council’s Executive Member for Housing and Communities

As a council, we are always committed to helping communities in any way we can, and these grants will benefit so many individuals across the whole of North Northants - ensuring communities are connected, whilst helping people live healthier and fulfilled lives.Jason Smithers, Leader of the Council

Anyone who would like more information can also email [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 2 December 2024.