Locality Fund

Funding

Up to £5,000

Location

East of England, England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be nominated by local Essex County Councillor
  • Project must benefit the councillor's division
Who is this for?

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.

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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.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 to benefit their local division. Up to £5,000 is available per Councillor for the 2025 to 2026 period. Organisations wishing to be considered should contact their local County Councillor.

How to apply

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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Last updated: 9 August 2026