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Councillors' Community Grant Scheme (Braintree)

Braintree District Council

Description

Braintree District Council's Councillors' Community Grant scheme, giving each ward councillor up to £1,500 (for 2026/27, up from £1,250) to fund local projects and initiatives — building improvements, playground equipment, vehicles, recreation and sports facilities, IT equipment, event costs, and energy-efficiency measures. Councillors may pool their allocations for joint projects.

Amount

Up to £1,500 per councillor

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
Applications are made by first contacting your ward councillor to discuss the project, rather than directly to the council. No published fixed deadline — councillor discretion and remaining budget determine availability through the year.
Requirement
Local group, organisation or initiative benefiting Braintree District residents, proposed to and supported by a ward councillor.

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How to apply

Contact your ward Councillor to discuss your project proposal before applying.

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