Grants

Grant Funding

 Each year Chard Town Council allocates a specific sum of money, as part of its budget, to be made available as grants to organisations, clubs, societies and groups who help to build a sustainable community and economy for the residents of Chard. The Town Council is committed to supporting and strengthening community participation, activities and events and helping to develop a welcoming community.  However, in awarding grants, the Town Council is aware of its responsibility for ensuring that public funds are properly managed.

Two types of funding are available, Community Development Fund Grants and Core Funding Grants.

• Community Development Fund Grants are awarded on a one-off basis to cover projects; and,
• Core Funding Grant provide a contribution to core costs or overall activities of an organisation.

For more details of both types of grant funding and how and when to apply, please consult the attached Grant Funding Policy Adopted by FC 13 Nov 23

Community Development Fund grants are considered at 3 Finance & Audit Committee meetings during the financial year.  Applicants are required to submit their applications: Community Development Fund Grant Application by the deadline dates below for consideration at the associated meeting.  Prior to that meeting the applications will be checked for completeness and the applicants will be asked to present their case to the Grants Sub-Committee.

 For further information or assistance with your application, please contact the Town Clerk by email: townclerk@chard.gov.uk or phone 01460 239567.