Leicester City Council Grants

Ward Community Grant

Leicester City Council

The Ward Community Grant from Leicester City Council offers small amounts of funding for projects that benefit the local community. It is linked to the council's community meetings, which take place three times a year in each ward. Community meetings let residents talk to the council and work with other agencies, such as the police and the NHS, to identify local issues and improve their neighbourhoods. All ward residents are welcome to attend. The meetings are also where wards can apply for funding for local projects. This grant suits residents who have an idea for a local project that would make a difference in their own ward. Going along to your ward meeting is a good first step, as the funding sits alongside these discussions about local priorities. The council has a guide to ward funding in PDF format, which is worth reading before you apply. You can start an application through the apply link on the community meetings page. The page also has a ward funding evaluation form, so there is a clear way to report on how a funded project went. Because funding is offered at each meeting, your timing depends on when your ward's next community meeting takes place. Official source: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/about-council/council-and-committee-meetings/community-meetings. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.