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

03 November 2025

North Northamptonshire Council has opened the latest round of community funding grants for 2025/26 - 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.

Grants like this have made such a huge difference to communities across North Northamptonshire in previous rounds and I am sure this round will be no different.

Examples of projects that will be considered includes those seeking funds for core running costs, travel costs and venue hire. But take a look online, see the full list of criteria and apply before the deadline of 1 December 2025.Cllr Greg Wilcox, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Member for Communities

Grants like this show our corporate plan in action - recognising families and communities most in need and providing them with a financial helping hand for projects across North Northamptonshire.Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council

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.

Anyone who would like more information can also email [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 1 December 2025 at 12 noon.