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Community Grants Fund (Chesterfield)

Chesterfield Borough Council

Description

Chesterfield Borough Council's Community Grants Fund for 2026-2028, offering grants of £500-£6,000 to not-for-profit community/voluntary organisations, plus a larger capital-projects strand of up to £50,000, funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhoods portion and the Chesterfield Town Board's government-funded Pride in Place programme. Over £250,000 is available across two tranches in 2026/27.

Amount

£500-£6,000 (standard grants); up to £50,000 (larger capital projects)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
Tranche one closed 19 June 2026; tranche two opens 21 September 2026. Funded activities must complete within 12 months of the grant (24 months for larger capital projects).
Requirement
Not-for-profit organisation with a written constitution, a group bank account requiring two signatories, and accessible accounts, operating within a specified Chesterfield borough area and open to all community members; applicants must speak to a Community Development Worker before applying.

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How to apply

Contact the Community Grants team (communitygrants@chesterfield.gov.uk / 01246 959657) ahead of tranche two, which opens 21 September 2026.

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Other areas' version of this scheme

Community Grants Fund (Chesterfield) is run locally — here's the same scheme in other areas.

Grant

Community Grants Fund (Adur and Worthing)

Adur & Worthing Councils

A newly streamlined community grant fund from Adur & Worthing Councils, consolidating four previously separate schemes — the Adur Community Grant, Community Transport Grant, Worthing Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Neighbourhood Fund, and Adur textile recycling income — into a single application process for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) groups. Around £115,000 is available to bid for across Adur and Worthing this year, assessed against local need, community benefit, inclusion, prevention, connection, and lasting impact.

Approximately £115,000 available across Adur and Worthing combined; individual award size not yet publishedDeadline: 1 September 2026EnglandAdur District CouncilWorthing Borough Council

Last verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.