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Funding Opportunities

Council Planning & Funding Resources

Explore our practical guides designed to help Community and Town Councils plan projects, engage with their communities, prepare funding applications and make informed financial decisions.

Tips on Applying for a Grant – Learn how to plan your project, demonstrate need, set clear objectives, develop realistic budgets and prepare stronger funding applications.
Getting Started with Community Engagement – Discover practical ways to engage residents, identify community priorities and gather the evidence needed to support projects and future funding applications.
Guide to Funding, Grants & Precept Setting – Guidance to help councils understand budgeting, financial planning and precept setting to support effective decision-making.

Grants and Funding Opportunities Newsletter (Cost of Living Crisis team):

Browse our monthly Grants and Funding Opportunities Newsletters, bringing together a wide range of funding opportunities, grants and useful resources to help Community and Town Councils deliver projects and support their communities.

Further Support

Also, take a look at our Partners page, a number of which offer advice and guidance on funding, fund-raising and volunteering in your communities.

Contact Us if you would like further information or guidance on funding opportunities for your Council.