Community Funding Grants
Community funding is the way we support the local Voluntary and Community Sector with grant awards to help them deliver important services and activities to our communities.
The Community Funding Grants Framework (CFGF) sets out the principles (CFGF Section 3) and standards (CFGF Section 4) that govern how we will award Community Funding to voluntary and community organisations who operate within the geographical area of the Council.
It also defines, for Community Funding Grant purposes, our definition of a voluntary or community organisation (CFGF Section 1.4).
This may be subject to the terms and conditions and the funding location of each grant scheme, but will mainly be:
- registered charities
- voluntary or community groups
- local clubs
- community interest companies (CIC)
- not for profit organisations
The grant schemes on offer and projects / services funded must be consistent with the Council’s evaluation criteria (CFGF Section 4.4) and our strategic aims, objectives and priorities (CFGF Section 4.3). These include:
- Our Corporate Plan
- Health and Wellbeing Strategy (in development)
- Community Safety Partnership Plan
- Anti-Poverty Strategy
- Integrated Care Northamptonshire ‘Live Your Best Life’ ambitions Strategy 2023-33
- the priorities of the Local Area Partnerships (LAPs) (in development)
Current schemes
| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Scheme details | Grants from £100 to £1,500 are available for social action projects that will create new volunteering opportunities that:
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| Location | Urban and rural areas within the geographical area of West Northamptonshire Council |
| Who can apply | Any voluntary or community organisation as defined by the Council (see Community Funding Grants Framework- paragraph 1.4) operating within the geographical area of the Council |
| How to apply | Complete an Expression of Interest Form now or during the opening period, or email [email protected] for an application form |
| Minimum value of the grant | £500 |
| Maximum value of the grant | £1,500 |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single |
| Opening date | 8 December 2023 |
| Closing date | 5 February 2024 |
| Contact details | If you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grant Team by email to [email protected]. Please quote “Creation Of New Volunteering Opportunities through Social Action Projects – Round 2” and include a contact telephone number in your email |
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| Scheme details | West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has launched a new £950k grants scheme to create new and support existing community transport initiatives in West Northants, as well as support the expansion of current grant funded transport projects and services. The grant funding will be allocated to community transport projects and services that meet identified needs and assist the Council in achieving one or more of its corporate priorities, including improving accessibility to employment, healthcare, leisure and education services; addressing unmet needs where there are gaps in the commercial bus network provision; and connecting rural communities to the locations they need to access. More details can be found in our news section. |
| Location | Urban and rural areas within the geographical area of West Northamptonshire Council. |
| Who can apply | Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations that operate or are prepared to operate within the geographical area of West Northamptonshire Council, Town and Parish Councils of West Northamptonshire |
| How to apply | Complete an Expression of Interest Form now or during the opening period, or email [email protected] |
| Minimum value of the grant | We have not set a minimum limit for this grant. We are seeking to fund or contribute funding to a number of proposals based on the assessment criteria in the Community Funding Grants Framework (Standards 1 and 2) for a two year period i.e. 2024/25 and 2025/26. |
| Maximum value of the grant | We have not set a maximum limit for this grant. We are seeking to fund or contribute funding to a number of proposals based on the assessment criteria in the Community Funding Grants Framework (Standards 1 and 2) for a two year period i.e. 2024/25 and 2025/26. |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single |
| Opening date | 20 November 2023 |
| Closing date | 8 January 2024 |
| Contact details | If you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grant Team by email to [email protected]. Please quote 'Community Transport Grant' and include a contact telephone number in your email. |
| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Summary | West Northamptonshire Council can award a Welcoming Spaces Grant to support the creation and/or development of Welcoming Spaces across West Northamptonshire to support residents struggling with fuel costs. |
| Location | Urban and rural areas within the geographical area of West Northamptonshire Council. |
| Who can apply | Parish and town councils, community and voluntary organisations, registered charities and other qualifying bodies. |
| How to apply | Apply online for the Welcoming Spaces Grant |
| Minimum value of the grant | £500 |
| Maximum value of the grant | £1,500 |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single |
| Opening date | 2 October 2023 |
| Closing date | 1 March 2024 |
| Contact details | If you have any queries regarding the application form or guidance, please contact Emma Parry: [email protected] |
| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Scheme details | Grants from £100 to £1,500 are available for social action projects that will create new volunteering opportunities that:
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| Location | Urban and rural areas within the geographical area of West Northamptonshire Council |
| Who can apply | Any voluntary or community organisation as defined by the Council (see Community Funding Grants Framework- paragraph 1.4) operating within the geographical area of the Council |
| How to apply | Complete an Expression of Interest Form now or during the opening period, or email [email protected] |
| Minimum value of the grant | £100 |
| Maximum value of the grant | £1,500 |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single and multiple |
| Opening date | 4 September 2023 |
| Closing date | 4 October 2023 |
| Contact details | If you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grant Team by email to: [email protected]. Please include a telephone contact number in your email. Please remember to:
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| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Scheme details | In partnership with the Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC), West Northamptonshire invites expressions of interest from the Voluntary and Community Sector that have prevention and intervention projects, that will mitigate the impact of youth violence and knife crime in our communities. |
| Location | Urban and rural areas within the geographical area of West Northamptonshire Council. |
| Who can apply | Any voluntary or community organisation as defined by the Council (see Community Funding Grants Framework- paragraph 1.4). You must also operate within the geographical area of the Council |
| How to apply | Complete an Expression of Interest Form now or during the opening period, or email [email protected] |
| Minimum value of the grant | £100 |
| Maximum value of the grant | £10,000 |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single and multiple |
| Opening date | 21 August 2023 |
| Closing date | 25 September 2023 |
| Contact details | If you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grant Team by email to [email protected]. Please quote 'Youth Violence and Knife Crime Grant' and include a contact telephone number in your email. |
| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Scheme details | Well Northants Community Grants are for projects that will help to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community. The project activity must take place in a Well Northants Project area and address one or more of the locally defined priorities. |
| Location | Daventry: Southbrook Northampton: St David’s (Kingsthorpe), Blackthorn, or |
| Who can apply | Any voluntary or community organisation as defined by the Council (see Community Funding Grants Framework- paragraph 1.4). You must also operate within the geographical area of the Council |
| How to apply | To request an application form and guidance email: [email protected]. Please remember to:
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| Minimum value of the grant | £250 |
| Maximum value of the grant | £2,500 |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single or multiple |
| Opening date | 3 August 2023 |
| Closing date | 22 September 2023 |
| Contact details | Once you have read the guidance, if you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grants Team by email: [email protected] The funding will be allocated through a participatory budgeting approach which is designed to empower citizens and communities It gives people a chance to have their say on what matters for their local area. Local people are invited to hear about projects and vote on what projects they would like to see delivered in their community |
Discretionary Community Funding Grant
| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Scheme details | Please see the Community Funding Grants Framework – Section 3. |
| Location | West Northamptonshire Council |
| Who can apply | Any voluntary or community organisation as defined by the Council (see Community Funding Grants Framework- paragraph 1.4) operating within the geographical area of the Council |
| How to apply | Complete an Expression of Interest Form now or during the opening period |
| Minimum value of the grant | £100 |
| Maximum value of the grant | £15,000 |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single and multiple |
| Opening date | 30 May 2023 |
| Closing date | 28 June 2023 |
| Contact details | If you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grant Team by email to: [email protected]. Please include a telephone contact number in your email. Please remember to:
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| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Scheme | Engagement grant for Northamptonshire Integrated Care Partnership - Respiratory disease and/or other long-term conditions in Local Area Partnership N4 |
| Location | The Electoral Wards of Castle, Abington and Phippsville, St George, Dallington Spencer |
| Who can apply | Any voluntary or community organisation as defined by the Council (see Community Funding Grants Framework- paragraph 1.4) operating within the geographical area of the Council |
| How to apply | To obtain a detailed explanation of the scheme and an Expression Of Interest, Selection Information and Training / Support Needs Assessment Form please email: [email protected]. Please remember to:
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| Minimum value of the grant | Payment by results |
| Maximum value of the grant | Payment by results |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single and multiple |
| Opening date | 23 May 2023 |
| Closing date | 23 June 2023 |
| Contact details | Once you have read the guidance, if you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grant Team by email to: [email protected]. Please remember to:
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| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Scheme details | Asylum Seeker Support Fund - expressions of interest for grant funding are welcome from the voluntary or community sector that will provide:
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| Location | Three locations within the area of West Northamptonshire Council which were selected by the Home Office for accommodating asylum seekers |
| Who can apply | Any voluntary or community organisation as defined by the Council (see Community Funding Grants Framework- paragraph 1.4). You must be prepared to operate at one or more of the three locations within the area of West Northamptonshire Council. |
| How to apply | To request an application form and guidance email: [email protected]. Please remember to:
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| Minimum value of the grant | £500 |
| Maximum value of the grant | £10,000 |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single or multiple |
| Opening date | Suspended until further notice |
| Closing date | Suspended until further notice |
| Contact details | If you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grants Team by email: [email protected] Please remember to provide a contact telephone number, as a telephone conversation can sometimes clarify a question more efficiently. |
| Application details | Scheme details |
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| Scheme details | Discretionary Community Funding Grants are for projects and services that support one or more of the Council’s strategic aims, objectives or priorities where there is the greatest need within the population or local community. Please see the Community Funding Grants Framework – Section 3. |
| Location | West Northamptonshire Council |
| Who can apply | Any voluntary or community organisation as defined by the Council (see Community Funding Grants Framework- paragraph 1.4) operating within the geographical area of the Council |
| How to apply | Complete an Expression of Interest Form now or during the opening period |
| Minimum value of the grant | £100 |
| Maximum value of the grant | £5,000 |
| Single or multiple applications accepted | Single and multiple |
| Opening date | Suspended until further notice |
| Closing date | Suspended until further notice |
| Contact details | If you have any questions please contact the Community Funding Grant Team by email to: [email protected]. Please include a telephone contact number in your email. Please remember to:
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Alternative sources of funding
Free grant finders: Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire and South Northants Volunteers Bureau offer access to free grant finders. These can be accessed via:
The above, and the Volunteers Centre Daventry, can offer a wide range of advice and support, including grant funding, to new and existing voluntary and community organisations in their areas.
Northamptonshire Community Foundation: An independent grant-making charity that delivers a variety of funding to the local voluntary and community sector in Northamptonshire. See details of the grants currently available.
Central Government’s Find a Grant Service: The Government has made it mandatory that all central government departments and their arms-length bodies advertise their competitive grant scheme via their “Find a Grant” digital service.
Contact details
If you wish to speak to the Community Funding Team about your eligibility to apply for a grant please email: [email protected]. Please remember to include a contact telephone number.
Expression of interest
If you wish to register an expression of interest for funding, please complete the form below:
Last updated 08 December 2023