Community grants open for applications, including new youth grant
Two community grants are live for applications from Eastleigh Borough Council to support community projects and organisations.
Each grant has its own timeline, criteria and required supporting documentation - so applicants should read the guidelines thoroughly before submitting an application.
Who can apply for our grants?
- Not-for-profit community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises that provide a direct service, offer advice/information, or promote self-help. They must also have community-wide benefits and be open to anyone.
- Groups must be ‘constituted groups’ with a bank account in its own name (requiring at least two signatures on each cheque).
- The group will also need to have adequate insurance and ensure that appropriate checks have been carried out on staff and volunteers if they work with vulnerable people.
Youth Grant for Hedge End, West End & Botley (HEWEB) LAC
HEWEB Local Area Committee have funding available for youth grants. The simplified application form is an initial expression of interest for review by the grant panel.
Please complete the form for your chance to be awarded a grant of up to £500 to deliver a community-based project for young people in the area of HEWEB. If your expression of interest is successful we may require further information and an agreement to work with Eastleigh Borough Council to celebrate your project.
Closes Wednesday 14 February 2024, 12 Noon
Apply now for a community grant
Borough-wide grant
The grant offers up to a £1,000 to community organisations, charities and not-for-profit groups whose aims promote and enhance people’s health and wellbeing, and which align with our corporate priority for ‘enabling a healthier Eastleigh’.
In particular, we are keen to hear from applicants who can demonstrate how their project or organisation/ group will benefit local residents and that the funding will be used to help address emerging challenges, including: social isolation, supporting young people, tackling deprivation, addressing health inequalities and promoting community engagement and neighbourhood connections.
Closes Wednesday 21 February 2024, 12 noon