Grants

What is it?

The Community Project Fund is aimed at smaller organisations for time-limited projects which meet community needs. Community Project Funding is currently closed for applications and will re-open in November 2022.

Who can apply?

Voluntary and community sector organisations, social enterprise organisations and community interest companies.

How do I apply?

Please read the Criteria and Guidance document and complete a short application form, documents will be available when the fund reopens in November 2022.

Check out the link below for the presentation given at an information evening on 16 June on round one.

How much is available?

Grants of between £500 and £5,000 will be awarded from a total fund of £50,000 available.

When is the deadline for submissions?

Community Project Fund will reopen in November 2022 for 6-8 weeks until mid-January 2023

• Community Project Fund Presentation 16 June 2022 ( pdf - 990.16 KB )

What is it?

Response Fund is for organisations in need of small capital items to aid their delivery of services. Examples include IT equipment, portable ramps and sports or arts materials.

Response Fund It can also be for projects that more immediate,  but that part of the funding will be initiated by Council officers who will approach established organisations in the District to meet an identified need.

Who can apply?

Voluntary and community sector organisations, social enterprise organisations and community interest companies.

How do I apply?

Please read the Criteria and Guidance document and complete the short application form.

Links to both documents will be available online soon, please contact vcsgrants@stalbans.gov.uk to request a form and copy of the criteria.

How much is available?

Response Funding will allow grants awarded between £200 and £2,000 from a total pot of £10,000

When is the deadline for submissions?

Response Fund applications and be made all year round and will be accepted until 1st March 2023.

What is it?

An annual fund aimed at organisations with a track record of delivery of services in the District in need of funds to cover general running costs to continue their usual activities.

Who can apply?

Voluntary and community sector organisations, social enterprise organisations and community interest companies.

How do I apply?

Applications for 2022-23 have now closed. Applications for 2023-24 will open December 2022.

How much is available?

A total of £50,000  has been allocated in  2022-23. Organisations may apply for between £2,000 and £10,000. Successful organisations may re-apply for following years, subject to successful delivery and monitoring.

SADC fund four partners whose work is considered to be of strategic importance to the delivery of the Council’s priorities.

The strategic partners for 2021-24 are:  

• Communities 1st
• Citizens Advice St Albans District (CASTAD)
• Hightown Housing Association (Open Door Service and Mother & Baby Unit)
• St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge (SAHWR)