Merton Civic Pride: Investing in Neighbourhoods Fund 2026
Funding
Contact funder
Deadline
12 October 2026
Location
London Borough of Merton
Applications
Deadline: 12 October 2026
Overview
Applications close at 11:59pm UK time on 12 October 2026 for Merton projects addressing demands created by development, such as new housing. Funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy. Proposals should aim for a total project cost above £20,000; this is not a published minimum grant. No standard award ceiling is given. Obtain endorsement from an appropriate Merton councillor before applying. Payments are expected from June 2027 onwards, subject to approval and grant agreements.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- Provide an endorsement email or letter from the relevant non-Cabinet Merton councillor, confirming that they have read the full bid. Obtain delivery-body support and approvals from parties with a legal interest in the land, asset or service.
- Explain how the project addresses demands created by development and provides public benefit. Prepare an itemised budget, permissions, a delivery plan and supporting evidence. The £20,000 figure is a suggested total project cost, and historic award examples are not current award limits.
- Previously council-funded projects must demonstrate value, efforts to secure other funding, non-council contributions and a long-term plan without council funding. Match funding is encouraged for new projects, without a fixed mandatory percentage.
- Cabinet decisions are expected in March 2027 and payments from June 2027 onwards. Delivery depends on due diligence and agreements. These are later approval and payment dates, not application deadlines.
Organisations able to receive grant funding and local residents proposing a project that Merton Council can deliver. A resident proposal is not a personal cash grant. Projects must benefit Merton neighbourhoods, address the impact of development, have delivery-body and relevant landowner support, and comply with council requirements. Councillor endorsement must come from someone who is not a Cabinet member; local ward councillors must endorse ward-specific proposals.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Organisations able to receive grant funding and local residents proposing a project that Merton Council can deliver. A resident proposal is not a personal cash grant. Projects must benefit Merton neighbourhoods, address the impact of development, have delivery-body and relevant landowner support, and comply with council requirements. Councillor endorsement must come from someone who is not a Cabinet member; local ward councillors must endorse ward-specific proposals.
Regions
No published award history for Merton Council. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Merton Council
Applications close at 11:59pm UK time on 12 October 2026 for Merton projects addressing demands created by development, such as new housing. Funding comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy. Proposals should aim for a total project cost above £20,000; this is not a published minimum grant. No standard award ceiling is given. Obtain endorsement from an appropriate Merton councillor before applying. Payments are expected from June 2027 onwards, subject to approval and grant agreements. Organisations able to receive grant funding and local residents proposing a project that Merton Council can deliver. A resident proposal is not a personal cash grant. Projects must benefit Merton neighbourhoods, address the impact of development, have delivery-body and relevant landowner support, and comply with council requirements. Councillor endorsement must come from someone who is not a Cabinet member; local ward councillors must endorse ward-specific proposals. Read all seven steps on the Investing in Neighbourhoods page. Secure councillor endorsement, prepare the evidence and submit the linked 2026 application form before 11:59pm UK time on 12 October 2026. Email the accompanying information to the council Neighbourhood Fund team by that same deadline.
Read all seven steps on the Investing in Neighbourhoods page. Secure councillor endorsement, prepare the evidence and submit the linked 2026 application form before 11:59pm UK time on 12 October 2026. Email the accompanying information to the council Neighbourhood Fund team by that same deadline.
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