2. What we will fund
This fund is currently closed to new applications. We have a grants mailing list which provides updates on when new funding opportunities are open to new applications. To be added to our grants mailing list, please contact us at engagement@eastdevon.gov.uk.
If you have any queries, please email us at community.grants@eastdevon.gov.uk
Small Community Grants
Grants of between £300 and £1,500 are available for community led ideas and initiatives across East Devon.
Community Building Grants
Grants of Between £500 and £10,000 are available to help towards the cost of building projects or refurbishment of community buildings within East Devon’s rural parishes helping to improve facilities and/or ensuring services can be provided to the local community.
Any amount requested over £3,000 requires match funding of at least 30% of the total project cost.
Leased properties must have at least 2 years remaining on the lease agreement if the grant is for any removable equipment (such as projector/TV) or 5 years for refurbishment/building projects or evidence that negotiations to extend the lease are likely to be successful. Where required all necessary planning and building regulations consents must be in place.
Projects we will fund need to benefit East Devon’s communities and help to deliver the council plan focussing on our 2 priorities
- a supported and engaged community
- financially secure and improving quality services.
Examples of the type of projects we will fund are
Key Area |
Example |
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Homeless and rough sleeper strategy and action plan |
Providing support which will help homeless residents find and/or sustain accommodation. |
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Our anti-poverty strategy
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Helping low-income families in financial crisis with skills such as cooking classes to enable them to provide healthy low-cost meals. |
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Homes for refugees and related sustainment support. |
Providing a service to help refugees integrate into the community. |
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Leisure and cultural strategies |
Improving happiness, health and wellbeing, supporting people at risk of loneliness and social isolation through creativity or leisure activities. |
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Addressing inclusivity in the district so residents don’t feel excluded or isolated. |
Providing support to residents who struggle to access on-line services or feel isolated. |
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Community Buildings |
Providing broadband facilities, projector, screens, installation of new kitchen/catering facilities, accessible toilets, new roof etc to maximise use of the building by community groups. |
Funding will only be available towards the capital element of a project (e.g. one-off costs of a permanent item, refurbishment such as to improve toilet facilities, kitchen refurbishments.) A detailed list can be found in the guidance document.