VCS Grants Scheme 2026/27 is open

Voluntary and community groups are invited to bid for up to £10k of the council’s grant funding for 2026/27 

A total of £100k is available to bid for, anyone interested in applying can bid for funding from £500 up to £10K, to help with core costs and salaries or to support them to deliver great community events, projects, and activities.

As in previous years, this year a separate £10k pot has been ringfenced specifically for projects seeking grants between £500 and £2k. This ensures these smaller initiatives receive enhanced consideration and more opportunity in the competitive bidding process.

There is set criteria in place that anyone wishing to apply must meet. Each proposed project must be something that is needed in the area, well planned, outcome focused and aligned to the Council’s Strategic Purposes.