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Locality Fund 2025 to 2026

Essex County Council
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £5,000

Location

East of England, England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Essex County Councillors can nominate local projects for funding through this scheme. Each County Councillor has £5,300 per district to allocate. Projects must focus on Youth Provision, Levelling Up the Community, or Climate Action. To be considered, you need to contact your local County Councillor directly.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charitycicsocial enterprisepublic sector

Key requirements:

  • Must be nominated by a local Essex County Councillor
  • Project must align with Youth Provision, Levelling Up the Community, or Climate Action
Who is this for?

This is for community organisations and council services based in Essex. Your project must fit one of three themes: Youth Provision, Levelling Up the Community, or Climate Action. You must be nominated by your local County Councillor to be considered.

Sectors

Arts, Entertainment & RecreationCharities & Non-ProfitOther Services

Regions

East of EnglandEngland

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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.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 allocated per district. Funding must be spent on projects aligned to one of three themes: Youth Provision, Levelling Up the Community, or Climate Action. Organisations wishing to be considered should contact their local County Councillor.

How to apply

You cannot apply directly. Contact your local Essex County Councillor and ask them to nominate your project. Your Councillor will work with district colleagues to put your scheme forward.

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Last updated: 16 August 2026