Local Community Fund
Funding
Up to £5,300
Location
East of England, England
Applications
By invitation
Essex County Council offers up to £5,300 for community projects through their Local Community Fund. You must be nominated by an Essex County Councillor in your district to apply. Projects must focus on one of three themes: Youth Provision, Levelling Up the Community, or Climate Action. The fund operates on a rolling basis with no set deadlines. Councillors choose which schemes or projects to nominate in their area. This is not an open application process. You need to approach your local Essex County Councillor first.
Key requirements:
- Must be nominated by Essex County Councillor
- Project must align with Youth Provision, Levelling Up the Community, or Climate Action themes
This fund is for community organisations and projects in Essex that focus on youth provision, community levelling up, or climate action. You must have the support of your local Essex County Councillor who will nominate your project. It is not for organisations outside Essex or projects that do not fit the three specific themes.
Regions
No published award history for Essex County Council. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Essex County Council
Essex County Councillors nominate schemes or projects in partnership with district colleagues, with £5,300 per County Councillor per district available. Projects must address one of three themes: Youth Provision, Levelling Up the Community, or Climate Action. Organisations wishing to be considered should contact their local County Councillor.
You cannot apply directly for this fund. Contact your local Essex County Councillor to discuss your project and request nomination. They will nominate eligible schemes that align with the three funding themes.
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