Councillor community grant scheme is now open
This grant scheme is now open and closes on Friday 27 February 2026.
The Councillor Community Grant Scheme is a budget of £7,000 allocated to each District Councillor to support local voluntary and not for profit organisations within, or that benefit, their ward.
Grants of up to £1,000 per councillor can be awarded, but you can apply to more than one councillor.
The scheme has been set up to contribute towards specific projects and should not be used to cover day-to-day running costs or salaries.
Applications can be made throughout the year until the councillor has spent all of their allocated funds.
- Councillor grants - criteria and guidance 2025-26 (pdf 131 kb)
- Councillor grants - terms and conditions (pdf 247 kb)
How to apply
Consider contacting the Community Development Team to discuss your project proposal and check for eligibility.
Contact the District Councillor(s) to seek their support for your project (all grants are awarded at the discretion of the Councillor);
Complete the application form online through your MyEHDC account, please include any quotations and a copy of your constitution.
Apply for a councillor community grant
Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified of the outcome.
How councillor grants were spent
You can view how our councillor grants were spent last year below:
- Councillor grants spend 2024-25 (xls 39 kb)
- Councillor grants spend 2023-24 (xls 38 kb)
- Councillor grants spend 2022-23 (xls 33 kb)
- Councillor grants spend 2021-22 (xls 43 kb)
We also have further information and advice around safeguarding, including links to support for community and voluntary organisations.