The Member Ward Budget scheme is now closed for applications, the intention is to reopen the 23/24 scheme in late May or June
Each of your 30 Councillors have a 'ward budget' of up to £3,000 to help community projects
The Member Ward Grants scheme is opened from the 27th of May to the 24th of February 2023.
Who can apply
Community groups in the district or with a connection to the area can apply for the ward budget. These include:
- Town and parish councils with a community tax of less than £21,000 a year
- Community interest companies
- Charitable incorporated organisations
- Registered charities
- Schools
- Community and voluntary groups with a governing document
- Other organisations working for the benefit of the local community
Find out who your ward member is
Before you start
- You will need evidence, such as quotes, for the project costs the grant will pay for
- Have bank account details to hand (the bank account must be in the name of the group or organisation applying)
- Read the Terms and Conditions as you will need to agree to these before you can submit you application
Apply for a Ward Budget Grant
- Complete the application form and email it to the Ward Member/s
- Ensure that you attach the supporting evidence for each of the items you will spend the grant on
What happens next
- Your Ward Member will review your application
- The Ward Member will complete Part B to authorise the grant
- They will send you an email to let you know how much they will give to your project
Monitoring
- Once you complete the project (or at least every six months) please complete the Project Update Form and return it to your Ward Member