Erewash Small Grants Scheme and Social Connect Funding
Funding
Up to £1,500
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
Erewash
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
The Erewash Small Grant Scheme gives up to £1,500 to local groups improving health, wellbeing and community connection. Projects that tackle isolation can apply for up to £3,000 by also drawing on Social Connect funding before 1 December 2026. There is no fixed deadline, so you can apply at any time while funds last. Official source: https://www.erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk/erewashsmallgrants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Up to £1,500 (£3,000 combined).
- Erewash.
- One application per 12 months.
- No parish councils.
- No deadline for small grants.
Voluntary and community groups, charities, CICs, social enterprises and not-for-profits in Erewash. Unconstituted groups should contact EVA first.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Community groups and charities in Erewash.
Regions
Full details from Erewash Voluntary Action (Derbyshire County Council Public Health)
Grants of up to £1,500 from the Erewash Small Grant Scheme, run by Erewash Voluntary Action with Derbyshire County Council Public Health funding, for voluntary and community groups, charities, CICs, social enterprises and other not-for-profits in Erewash. Projects should meet at least one theme: healthier lives, safe and connected communities, mental health and wellbeing, fair opportunities, or joined-up support. Projects focused on social connection or reducing isolation can get up to £3,000 combined with Social Connect funding (Social Connect closes on 1 December 2026). Costs such as instructors, hire, equipment, training and volunteer expenses are eligible; staff salaries and big building projects are not. Parish councils and statutory bodies cannot apply. There is no fixed deadline, so you can apply at any time while funds last.
Download the application form and guidance notes from Erewash Voluntary Action and submit at any time. Groups can apply once every 12 months.
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