What Could Your Council Do With £500?

Dear Clerk / Council Member,

What could your council do with £500?

Whether it’s bringing residents together, improving access to support or helping you better understand local needs.

We’re delighted to launch the Cost of Living Crisis Project Small Grants Scheme, offering fixed grants of £500 to Community and Town Councils with an annual income of £25,000 or less that have not previously delivered cost-of-living support activities.

“This funding is designed to help councils take that first step, it has been designed deliberately that way. We know that for a smaller council, finding even a modest amount of funding can be the very thing that stops a good idea getting off the ground.”

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Key grant details:
£500 fixed grant
60 grants available across Wales
First come, first served
Annual income of £25,000 or less

What could the funding be used for?
Community food initiatives
Wellbeing and social connection projects
Financial resilience, advice, fuel poverty or digital inclusion activities
Partnership and collaborative working
Community transport initiatives
Community engagement and consultation activities

“Councils do not need large budgets or complex projects to make a difference. Sometimes the most meaningful initiatives start with a simple idea and a small amount of funding.”

For many councils, understanding local needs is the first step. That’s why the grant can also be used to engage with residents through surveys, consultation events or community conversations that help shape future activities.

The application is short and should only take around 20 minutes to complete. Please refer to and read the One Voice Wales Small Grant Scheme: Guide For Councils before you start your application.
If you would prefer to complete the form offline, you can request a Word version by emailing [email protected] or download a copy here. Then return it to us the same way.

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Get in Touch
If you have any questions about the scheme, please contact us at [email protected]

Cost of Living Crisis Team
One Voice Wales