Northampton charities and community groups invited to apply for council grants worth up to £3,000

Northampton not-for-profit organisations, community groups and charities are invited to apply for a grant worth up to £3,000 from the council.

Northampton Borough Council’s Small Grants Fund offers lump sums between £250 and £3,000 to registered charities, unregistered voluntary or community groups, registered charitable companies charitable incorporated organisations and social enterprises.

The grant is designed to help small Northampton-based voluntary and community organisations to deliver projects or activities, such as community events, training and equipment.

In addition, community organisations that have registered a loss or have been unable to fundraise as a result of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for a grant between £250 and £500 under the Councillor COVID Community Fund.

Cabinet member for finance Brandon Eldred said: “The Small Grants Fund can make a real difference in supporting local charitable and support organisations to continue the work they do to make a real difference in our community.

“We are looking forward to receiving applications and seeing the projects develop for the benefit of our local communities.”

To be eligible for the grant, the organisation must be able to demonstrate how the funded project will meet at least one of the council’s priorities:

- Resilient communities: 'keeping the town and people safe', 'empowering local people' and 'more homes, better homes'

- A stronger economy: 'shaping place and driving growth', 'creating a thriving, vibrant town' and 'a clean, green and tidy town'

The Small Grants Fund hands out cash four times a year - the closing date for this round of applications is September 11. For more information, visit northampton.gov.uk/info/200260/community-funding.

The deadline for Councillor COVID Community Fund applications is October 31. For more information contact your borough councillor.