Ward budget scheme

Each of the District's 30 Councillors have a ward budget of up to £5,000 to support community projects.

Who can apply

Applications are welcome from organisations or community groups based in the district or those with a clear connection to the area. Eligible applicants include:Community groups in the district or with a connection to the area can apply for the ward budget. These include:

  • Town and parish councils 
  • Community interest companies (CICs)
  • Charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs)
  • Registered charities
  • Schools
  • Community and voluntary groups with a governing document
  • Other organisations working for the benefit of the local community

You can find your Ward Member here: Your Councillors | Folkestone & Hythe District Council 

Before you apply

Before submitting your application, please ensure you:

  • Provide supporting evidence for all project costs, such as supplier quotations or pricing for the items the grant will fund. Supporting evidence must be at least equal to the total grant amount requested. (Please do not submit spreadsheets or budget documents that you have prepared yourself, as these do not constitute independent supporting evidence and will not meet audit requirements.)
  • Have your bank account details ready (the bank account must be in the name of the group or organisation applying, however, if your organisation does not have a bank account, please contact the Committee Services Team, as there may be exceptions made in certain circumstances)
  • Have read and understood the Terms and Conditions, as you will be required to agree to these before submitting your application

For further guidance, please refer to:

Please see the Guide to supporting evidence (PDF, 290KB)

Please see the Ward Budget terms and conditions (PDF, 370KB)

Apply for a Ward Budget Grant

To apply, please:

  • Complete the online application form (you may apply to up to six Councillors per application)
  • Attach supporting evidence for each item of expenditure you wish the grant to fund

Applications that do not include appropriate supporting evidence may not be considered.

Apply for a Ward Budget Grant

What happens next

  • The Councillor(s) will review your application and either approve or refuse the request
  • Once a decision has been made, and your application has been processed, you will be notified by email of the outcome and the amount awarded (if successful)

Monitoring and project updates

Following the award of a grant:

  • You must complete a Project Update Form once the project is complete, or at least every six months
  • A link to the Project Update Form will be included in your grant approval email. You will also receive a reminder email six months after the date the payment is received

If you require a copy of this email, please contact committee@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk