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The Community Grants team are committed to supporting voluntary, recreational and community groups in the Wakefield District. Allowing groups to enhance existing provision within their respective areas.
Within the Community Grants Team, we are responsible for the management of the Community Grants Scheme.
Grants are given to enhance the development and capability of community groups to engage their communities and carry out activities.
Neighbourhood Improvement Fund
The purpose of the Neighbourhood Improvement Fund (NIF) is to provide funding to support a wide range of community organisations projects and activities. Each of the 21 Wards in Wakefield are allocated the same amount of NIF Funding each year and all projects must be supported by at least 2 Local Ward Councillors in the group's area.
The maximum award for the Neighbourhood Improvement Fund is £1000 per application, capped at £2000.
Who can apply?
Applications are accepted from constituted voluntary, community, recreational groups and special interest forums, based and working within the Wakefield District.
These are typically the following organisations
The next deadlines are 20 January 2025 and 17 February 2025.
Make It Big is offering £25,000 grant funding and tailored support for Black and Global Majority-led charities and social enterprises, helping you strengthen your foundation and prepare for social investment.
A seven-day online match funding campaign dedicated to helping charities playing a vital role in tackling pressing environmental issues, run in partnership with Environmental Funders Network.
The Food Bank Support Fund helps to alleviate some of the pressure placed upon food aid providers and increase their capacity to deliver to the wider community.
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