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Community Development Grants

Community Development Grant Aid Programme

Council can provide financial support for projects which have Community Development as a primary objective that improve the lives of local people. Projects must develop a strong, healthy and vibrant community whilst encouraging maximum participation in community life by all residents.

Community development is a process where community members come together to find solutions to common problems and to take local actions (economic, social, environmental or cultural) to support community well-being.

Open Grants

Capital Equipment Grant

Funding to support groups running over 10 years to update, enhance and improve their equipment

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Capital Premises Grant

Funding to support groups running over 10 years to update, enhance and improve their facilities

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Community Facilities and Programmes Grant

Funding to help cover the running costs of community facilities and to deliver a community development programme

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Community Facilities Grant

Funding to help groups cover the running costs of their community facility

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Community Programmes and Activities Grant

For groups that deliver a yearlong programme for the benefit of the community

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Small Seeding Activity and/or Insurance Grant

Funding to support initial set up costs and insurance, or to deliver a small activity within the community

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