Ward Community Grant

Leicester City Council
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

East Midlands, England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Leicester City Council offers small grants through quarterly ward community meetings. The funding supports projects that benefit local communities in Leicester. Residents work with the council at these meetings to identify local issues and improve their neighbourhoods. Funding is allocated at ward level through this community-led process.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

charity

Key requirements:

  • Must attend quarterly ward community meetings
  • Project must benefit local Leicester community
Who is this for?

This is for community groups and residents in Leicester who want to improve their local area. You need to be based in a Leicester ward and attend the quarterly community meetings.

Full details from Leicester City Council

Small grants available through community meetings to support projects which benefit the local community. Funding is allocated at ward level through community meetings that take place three times a year. Projects must demonstrate benefit to the local ward community.

How to apply

You need to attend quarterly community meetings in your Leicester ward. At these meetings, residents work with the council to identify local issues and allocate funding.

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Last updated: 17 May 2026