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Councillor Community Grant Scheme (Basingstoke and Deane)

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Description

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council scheme giving each borough councillor an annual budget of £2,000 to award to community and voluntary organisations delivering one-off items or activities that benefit their ward. Now in its sixth year, having funded over 350 initiatives; councillors can award £250-£2,000 individually, or pool funding with one or two others for grants up to £3,000.

Amount

£250-£2,000 per councillor; up to £3,000 where councillors pool funding

Deadline

1 March 2027

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
2026/27 round open 1 June 2026 to midday, 1 March 2027. Decisions are made monthly, and early applications are encouraged since councillor budgets are allocated on a first-come basis.
Requirement
Community or voluntary organisation operating within a Basingstoke and Deane ward, with a specific one-off project or item (not day-to-day running costs or salaries); must secure a supporting councillor's approval before applying.

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How to apply

Contact your ward councillor(s) to discuss and secure support for your project, then submit the application, supporting documentation, and evidence of councillor approval via Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's website.

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Other areas' version of this scheme

Councillor Community Grant Scheme (Basingstoke and Deane) is run locally — here's the same scheme in other areas.

Grant

Councillor Community Grant Scheme (East Hampshire)

East Hampshire District Council

East Hampshire District Council scheme giving each district councillor an annual budget of £7,000 to award to voluntary organisations, parish councils and community clubs running projects within their ward. Grants of up to £1,000 per councillor are available, and applicants can approach more than one councillor for larger projects.

Up to £1,000 per councillorDeadline: 26 February 2027EnglandEast Hampshire District Council

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