Blaby District Council Community Grants

The Blaby District Council Community Grants scheme is open for 2024-25. The scheme supports the local voluntary and community sector (VCS) to develop and strengthen community facilities and activities for the benefit of Blaby district residents. We offer the following grants to suit different project types:

• Capital Green Grants - up to £4,000 (20% match funding required)
• Large Capital Grants - up to £4,000 (50% match funding required)
• Small Capital Grants - up to £500
• Revenue Grants - up to £500
• Everyone Active Grants - up to £500

Who can apply?

Our grants scheme is open to applications from a range of VCS organisations:

• Community groups, youth clubs and sports clubs
• Registered Charities
• Social Enterprises (such as Community Interest Companies)
• PTA/fundraising groups can apply for projects that are not the statutory responsibility of the School/Academy/Trust
• Churches/Religious bodies can only apply for either capital grants relating to distinct community spaces/halls open to the whole community, or revenue grants that relate to community events/activities open to all, irrespective of faith

Grant deadlines

There will be 4 grant rounds during 2024-25. The deadlines for applications are:

• Friday 7 June 2024 at 5pm
• Friday 27 September 2024 at 5pm
• Friday 29 November 2024 at 5pm
• Friday 7 March 2025 at 5pm

For more information on the fund, please visit - Community Grants – Blaby District Council