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Community Grants (Maidstone)

Maidstone Borough Council

Description

Maidstone Borough Council's annual Community Grants programme, running as three themed funding rounds across 2026/27. Community groups, charities, Community Interest Companies and faith groups can apply for grants of up to £4,999 for a one-off project, or up to £9,999 where the application shows strong partnership working, clear community benefit, and sustainable outcomes. The first round of 2026/27, themed around Town Centre Inclusion and Safety, closed 16 August 2026.

Amount

Up to £4,999 for one-off projects; up to £9,999 for applications with strong partnership working and sustainable outcomes

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
The 2026/27 programme runs as three planned funding rounds totalling £140,000 (around £46,600 per round); the first (Town Centre Inclusion and Safety themed) closed 16 August 2026. The exact dates of the remaining two rounds were not published at research time — re-check the council's community grants page for the next opening.
Requirement
Community group, charity, local group, Community Interest Company, or faith group running a project in Maidstone Borough that is open to all.

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How to apply

Apply online during an open round via Maidstone Borough Council's Community Grants and Funding page; check the page for the next round's dates.

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Other areas' version of this scheme

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

Grant

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Grant

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North Hertfordshire District Council

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.