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Community funding

Community Grants 2027/28

Voluntary, community and charitable groups can now apply to us for a Community Grant of up to £5,000 for the next financial year.

Our Community Grant scheme supports volunteer-led services within the District that strengthen communities, improve outcomes for residents, and support those facing disadvantage or vulnerability.

Applications must be made using our online forms.

Before starting your application, please read our grant scheme guidelines, which sets out the eligibility criteria, grant conditions and our priorities for funding.

We have also provided template application forms so you can see all the information you will need to include in your application. Please have this information to hand before you apply.

Template form for Community Grant applications under £1,000 

Template form for Community Grant applications over £1,000 
 

Make an application

Applications cannot be saved part way through completion.

Apply for a grant of £1,000 and under

Apply for a grant over £1,000

The deadline for all applications is 12noon on Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Grants are for the period April 2027 to March 2028. Successful applicants will be notified in March 2027 and will receive their funding in April 2027.

If you need further assistance, please email grants@sevenoaks.gov.uk or call our Communities Team on 01732 227000.

 

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