West Sussex Waste Prevention Community Grant Fund 2027

West Sussex County Council
Deadline

Funding

Up to £5,000

Deadline

3 November 2026

Location

South East England

Applications

Deadline: 3 November 2026

Overview

West Sussex County Council and Biffa offer up to £5,000 for community projects that cut household waste and promote reuse and repair. Repair cafés, reuse hubs and food waste projects all fit, and work on batteries and vapes is especially welcome. Projects run from February 2027. Applications close at 11:55pm on 3 November 2026. Official source: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and-housing/waste-and-recycling/recycling-and-waste-prevention/recycling-news/waste-prevention-community-grant-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

Key requirements:

  • Up to £5,000, no minimum.
  • Projects delivered in West Sussex, February 2027 to February 2028.
  • One funded project per group.
  • Closes 11:55pm, 3 November 2026.

Non-profit community organisations in West Sussex, including community groups, residents' associations, charities, CICs and social enterprises.

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

Community groups and charities running reuse and repair projects in West Sussex.

Full details from West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council and Biffa offer grants of up to £5,000, with no minimum, for new or expanded community projects that prevent household waste and keep materials in use, such as repair cafés, reuse hubs, food waste projects and furniture reuse. £50,000 is available for projects delivered across West Sussex between February 2027 and February 2028. Projects must benefit the wider community, make a difference to people's lives and leave a lasting legacy. Projects on batteries, vapes and electrical waste are particularly welcome. One project per group can be funded. The application portal closes at 11:55pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

How to apply

Read the FAQs on the West Sussex County Council fund page, then complete the online application portal by 11:55pm on 3 November 2026. You can apply for any amount up to £5,000.

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Last updated: 22 October 2026