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Exeter City Grants

Exeter City Council

Description

Exeter City Council's core community grants programme, offering one-off grants of up to £2,500 from an annual budget of £60,000 towards events, festivals, projects that encourage community participation, or one-off equipment purchases and repairs. Awards prioritise projects in 11 designated Priority Neighbourhoods (Exwick, Redhills, St Thomas, St David's, City Centre, Newtown, Mincinglake, Beacon Heath, Whipton, Wonford and Countess Wear), run in two rounds a year.

Amount

Up to £2,500 per grant, from a £60,000 annual budget

Deadline

13 October 2026

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
  • Most relevant to: Charity & Nonprofit.
Notes
Round 1 for 2026/27 has already closed; Round 2 opens 14 September 2026 with a deadline of 13 October 2026. No guarantee of success or of receiving the full amount requested, given limited funding and high demand.
Requirement
Community group or organisation with at least 20% match funding (minimum £500) in place, able to demonstrate community support for the project, ideally serving one of the 11 Priority Neighbourhoods.

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How to apply

Apply online via Exeter City Council's Exeter Grants Programme page once Round 2 opens on 14 September 2026.

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