The Bristol Impact Fund (BIF3)

Bristol City Council
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

England, South West England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

The Bristol Impact Fund gives money from developer fees to community projects in Bristol. Local councillors decide which projects get funding through area committees. You can use the money to improve community centres, parks, and other local facilities. The funding goes to areas where new development is happening. Neighbourhood groups and citywide equality organisations can apply. The fund runs on a rolling basis with no set deadline. The amount available varies and is not specified.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charity

Key requirements:

  • Must be neighbourhood organisation or citywide equality community
  • Project must be in area where development is happening
Who is this for?

This fund is for neighbourhood organisations and citywide equality groups in Bristol. You should apply if you want to improve community facilities like centres or parks in areas with new development. It is not for individual businesses or projects outside Bristol.

No published award history for Bristol City Council. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Bristol City Council

Funding is available each year from the Community Infrastructure Levy, paid by developers to be spent on community projects in the local area where development is happening. Local councillors allocate the funds through area committees to support local priority projects such as improving community centres or parks. Applications are considered on a rolling basis through area committees.

How to apply

Apply through your local area committee. Contact Bristol City Council for details about your area's committee and application process.

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Last updated: 19 July 2026