Here for Grants
Northampton Town Council has a commitment to encourage, support and promote the community through its variety of impactful grants and funding opportunities.
The Councillors' Community Fund and The General Community Grants scheme both offer great opportunities for local groups, charities and organisations to apply for a share of the £175,000 allocated for grants in the next financial year. These schemes are designed to enable projects that will enhance the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their local community or the larger proportion of Northampton. Find out more below.
Our latest grant schemes include our Climate Change Grant and Northampton in Bloom Start-Up Grant. Have you got a project that aims to combat the impact of global warming locally? Or do you have a local resident's group who would like to get involved with our sustainable planting initiative? Apply below.
- The Grant Process
It's recommended all potential applicants read this page for information on how our Grant process works, the Grants Policy and for application deadlines.
- How do I apply?
Find out more about the application process and support available.
- The General Community Grants Scheme
The General Community Grants Scheme is a great opportunity for local groups, charities and organisations whose objectives benefit a greater proportion of Northampton rather than specific areas. Usually for funding in excess of £2,500.
- The Councillors’ Community Fund
The Councillors’ Community Fund is open to applicants with the support of their ward councillor for any purpose that will enhance the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their local area. This is generally for individual grant amounts not exceeding £2,500.
- Climate Change Grants Scheme
The Climate Change Grant Scheme aims to encourage, promote and support community groups and schools with their initiatives that tackle climate change.Two levels of funding are available up-to a maximum of £5,000 for practical green ideas that have potential to make a meaningful and lasting difference to the carbon footprint and/or enhance biodiversity locally.
- Northampton in Bloom Community Start-Up Grants
Northampton in Bloom Start-Up Grants offer the opportunity for funding local sustainable planting initiatives. We are encouraging community groups to apply for the £200 start up grant and to approach their local councillor for support.