Small Grants Scheme

Many community groups and organisations have benefited from the Small Grants Scheme, including welfare and senior citizen groups, performing arts groups, youth organisations, sports teams, and other recreation groups.

Funding priorities

No funding priorities are given, but applicants need to show how their project would contribute to the Council's corporate priorities. Funding is available each year on a one-off basis.

Grant Levels

Awards made are usually around £500.

Timetable

Although applications will be considered throughout the year subject to available resources, each year applications are formally invited in December for return by the end of January. The Cabinet then considers applications in March and applicants can expect to hear a decision in April. Due to limited resources, an early application is recommended in order to avoid disappointment.

Applications are not accepted from individuals, or from national organisations (unless the organisation has a local branch within the Vale).

The Council's corporate priorities include:

Lifelong Learning: Promotion of the culture of lifelong learning for all

Community Leadership: Promotion of a sense of community pride and active citizenship.

Economic Regeneration: Promotion of a diversified and sustainable economy

The Environment: Promotion of the use of sustainable practices

Community Well Being: Promotion of a safe and healthy community in which to live

Contact

For further information and an application form please contact:

Mr. A.D. Williams,

Accountancy Section,

Directorate of Finance, ICT and Property,

The Vale of Glamorgan Council,

Civic Offices, Holton Rd.,

Barry. CF63 4RU

Tel: 01446 709250 (Direct line).

Fax: 01446 701729

Email: adwilliams@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk