Barnstaple Town Council Community Grants (annual and strategic grants)
Funding
£1,000 – £8,000
Deadline
31 December 2026
Location
Barnstaple
Applications
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Overview
Not-for-profit groups serving Barnstaple can apply for an Annual Grant of £1,000 to £5,000 or a Strategic Grant of £5,000 to £8,000, which can run over several years. Strategic applicants must have a pre-application discussion with the council first. Both close on 31 December 2026; small grants up to £1,000 have a 1 December deadline. Official source: https://www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk/your-council/grants-and-awards. Last checked by GrantMatch on 5 November 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Annual grants £1,000 to £5,000; strategic grants £5,000 to £8,000.
- Mainly benefiting Barnstaple residents; reserves under 30% of running costs.
- Strategic grants need a pre-application discussion.
- Closes 31 December 2026.
Voluntary, non-profit organisations such as community groups, sports clubs, youth organisations, arts groups, charitable trusts and groups supporting disadvantaged or vulnerable people, providing facilities, activities or services mainly for Barnstaple residents (projects covering wider North Devon must show a majority benefit to Barnstaple). Unrestricted general reserves should be no more than 30% of average annual running costs. Not for individuals or businesses; projects must be delivered within 12 months (except strategic grants).
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Full details from Barnstaple Town Council
Barnstaple Town Council offers community grants to projects and organisations that benefit the town and its residents, managed by its Grants sub-committee. Annual Grants of £1,000 to £5,000 and Annual Strategic Grants of £5,000 to £8,000 (which can run as multi-year agreements) are open now and close on 31 December 2026; they are approved at the March committee and paid from April 2027. Strategic grant applicants must book a pre-application discussion with the council first. The council also runs Small Grants of up to £1,000 three times a year (next deadline 1 December 2026), but groups that apply for an annual or strategic grant cannot also apply for a small grant in the same financial year, and councillors' Ward Grants of up to £300 at any time.
Read the Grants Application and Award Guidance on Barnstaple Town Council's Grants and Awards page, then download the Annual Grants or Strategic Grants application form and submit it by 31 December 2026. For a strategic grant, first arrange a pre-application discussion with the council's community manager. Forms are also available from the Welcome and Information Centre at the Guildhall Arches (01271 373311).
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