Folkestone and Hythe Member Ward Budget Scheme 2026/27
Funding
Up to £5,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
Folkestone and Hythe
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
Folkestone and Hythe councillors each have up to £5,000 a year to give to local community projects. You can ask up to six councillors in one online application. Attach supplier quotes for every cost and apply at any time. Official source: https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/community/ward-budget. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- Up to £5,000 per councillor budget.
- Independent cost evidence needed.
- Folkestone and Hythe district.
- No retrospective costs.
Town and parish councils, CICs, CIOs, registered charities, schools, community and voluntary groups with a governing document, and other organisations working for the local community in Folkestone and Hythe district or with a clear connection to it. Bank account in the group's name normally required.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Community groups and parish councils in Folkestone and Hythe.
Sectors
Regions
Full details from Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Each of Folkestone and Hythe District Council's 30 councillors has a ward budget of up to £5,000 a year to support community projects. Community groups based in the district or with a clear connection to it can apply online, choosing up to six councillors in one application. You must attach independent evidence of costs, such as supplier quotes, at least equal to the amount requested; self-made budgets are not accepted. Projects must not be retrospective. Applications are accepted throughout the 2026/27 year while councillors have budget left.
Read the 2026-27 terms and conditions and the guide to supporting evidence on the council page, then complete the online Ward Budget Grant application form, choosing up to six councillors and attaching quotes for each item.
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