Locality Fund
Funding
Up to £5,000
Location
East of England, England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Locality Fund provides up to £5,000 for community projects in Essex. Your local Essex County Councillor must nominate your project. The funding supports community initiatives that benefit local areas. You cannot apply directly - you need your councillor to put you forward. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. The fund is open to charities and non-profit organisations. Projects must serve the local community in the councillor's division. Contact your local Essex County Councillor to discuss your project idea.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be nominated by local Essex County Councillor
- Project must benefit the councillor's division
This fund is for charities and non-profit organisations in Essex with community projects. You must have the support of your local Essex County Councillor who will nominate you. You cannot apply without councillor nomination.
Regions
County Councillors can nominate schemes or projects to benefit their division. Funding supports community projects and initiatives that benefit local areas. Nominations are made by Essex County Councillors on behalf of organisations in their constituency.
You cannot apply directly for this fund. Contact your local Essex County Councillor to discuss your project and ask them to nominate you. They will submit the application on your behalf.
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