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Ward Grants (Leicester)

Leicester City Council

Description

Each of Leicester's wards holds an annual budget for community projects, open to individuals, community groups, voluntary organisations, statutory agencies, and other partners with a genuine interest in the ward. Applicants can apply to up to three wards if the project benefits all of them.

Amount

£18,000 per ward per year (individual award caps set by ward councillors)

Deadline

30 September 2026

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
Notes
Three annual submission windows: 31 January, 31 May, and 30 September. Decisions are made within 6–8 weeks of each deadline by ward councillors, who also set individual application caps within the ward's total budget.
Requirement
Individuals, community groups, voluntary organisations, statutory agencies, and partners with a genuine interest in a Leicester ward; may apply to up to three wards if the project benefits all of them.

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How to apply

Apply to your local ward councillors via Leicester City Council ahead of the next 31 January / 31 May / 30 September deadline.

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