Small Grant Fund Now Open For Applications
Ashington Town Council aims to promote and protect the quality of life and well-being of those who live in, work in, or visit the local area. To this end, the Council offer grants to local community groups and organisations based in, or providing services to the locality, to help them maintain and develop their services, facilities, and activities.
The Council has a long history of funding community organisations, voluntary groups and sports clubs, making funding available to provide smaller grants throughout the year.
The Small Grant Funding process is open, and the Council has set aside a total pot of £8,000 for this purpose in the financial year 2022/23.
Grant Aid is for voluntary, non-profit making organisations who provide facilities, activities, and services principally for residents served by Ashington Town Council.
The Small Grant Fund can be used for capital (e.g. purchasing tools and equipment) or revenue expenditure (e.g. running costs) and/or as ‘start-up’ funding for new bodies.
When allocating Grant Aid, the Council will consider each case on its merits and may give priority to those groups providing services and facilities and/or fulfilling a role where there are currently ‘gaps’ in provision.
Timescales
Applications for Small Grant Scheme must be received by Friday 1st July 2022.
A formal decision will be made by Councillors at a meeting of the Finance and General Purposes Committee on Tuesday 12th July.
Detailed Guidelines and an Application Form can be downloaded below, but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Small Grant Application Form (PDF)
Small Grant Application Form (Word) (opens in new window)
