Community and voluntary organisations in Uttlesford are invited to apply for funding to assist with the development of community-based projects. Uttlesford District Council’s Community Project Grant scheme for 2018/19 is open for applications - with grants from a minimum of £100 up to a maximum of £3,500 available.

Grant awards can be made to properly-constituted voluntary organisations or similar bodies in the Uttlesford district, such as village hall committees, community shops, town and parish councils, community associations, play and recreation clubs and groups. 

Eligible projects must be completed after 1 April 2018 and before 20 March 2019 and, If the application is for more than £1,000, the amount raised by the applicant must represent at least 50% of the total project cost. In the case of an application for less than £999 the applicant must have raised 25%.

Closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 14 June. To request an application form or for further information, contact Sue Hayden, Community Development Officer, on 01799 510563 or shayden@uttlesford.gov.uk. Please note: applications from sports and cultural groups are not eligible.
 

Grants will be considered for expenditure incurred in the provision of any of the following:

• Development of land for recreational purposes, including environmental improvements
• Buildings or facilities that are available for community use such as village halls, community centres or public conveniences
• Car parks and access roads to car parks directly associated with a community use building
• Children’s play areas, including equipment and safety surfacing
• Improvement, refurbishment or extension to any of the facilities outlined above
• Essential equipment that contributes significantly to the aims and objectives of the project
• Training or a one-off staffing cost that contributes significantly to the development of the project or increases benefit to the community (wages and salaries cannot be paid)