MORE funding is available to help make communities stronger.
Every year, Warwickshire County Council allocates each of its 57 councillors £8,000 to support small scale projects within their wards which empower the community to support the ambitions of the county council.
Local community and voluntary groups could be eligible for support. These projects’ aims may help improve access to services, reduce loneliness and isolation, improve physical, mental health and wellbeing of residents and upport the local area’s sustainability ambitions.
Applications need to be submitted through the council’s website, and will involve the completion of an online form. As this is the second round of funding this year, some funding will have already been spent, therefore the amount available may vary from ward to ward.
Applications close on November 2.
Previous winners include local not-for-profit community interest company, SPARK Youth Music. The local group benefitted from the Warwickshire County Council’s Councillor Grant Scheme, enabling the organisation to deliver life-changing music programmes to hundreds of young people and vulnerable residents across the county.
Clare Thomas founder of SPARK Youth Music said: “The Councillor Grants have been a lifeline for Spark Youth Music. Unlike national funding bodies that often overlook areas like South Warwickshire, local councillors understand the specific needs of their communities. Their support has allowed us to continue delivering programmes that make a real difference by teaching life and work skills, building confidence, and creating a sense of belonging.”
WCC spokesman Coun Mike Bannister said: “This fantastic initiative allows us to empower Warwickshire’s communities through small scale projects that will bring demonstrable benefits to their local areas.
“The Councillors’ Grant Fund enables us to bring about real change in Warwickshire, creating opportunities for our residents, supporting happier, healthier communities throughout the county.
“If you feel you can benefit from access to the fund, fill out an application today, and let us make a positive difference in Warwickshire, together.”
Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/cllrgrants for more information about the grant and to submit an application.
