Small Grant Application

General Grants

Walmer Town Council has set aside an amount of money to provide financial assistance to locally based organisations for specific projects. The project may involve the provision of services, facilities or events.

Help will rarely be given for general administration or operating costs. However this is at the Council’s discretion.

A maximum of 25% of the total cost will be given, the current maximum value of a grant is £500. However these amounts are at the Council’s discretion.
Applications must be received before the project has commenced; no assistance will be given to retrospective applications.

WHEREVER POSSIBLE THE PARISH COUNCIL WOULD PREFER TO SUPPORT A SPECIFIC ELEMENT OF AN EVENT OR PROJECT.
The project must be completed within 12 months of any award being given.

Grant Applications 1 April 2019 - 31 March 2020

Grant Applications 1 April 2018 - 31 March 2019

Grant Applications 1 April 2017 - 31 March 2018

Criteria for Qualification

Organisations wishing to apply should satisfy the following criteria: –

The organisation should demonstrate a considerable degree of self-financing and should not rely on the Council’s assistance.
The organisation should be local in nature and aim to provide a service, facility or event for the residents of the Parish.

or

The organisation is of a regional or national nature with a local branch whose objectives are likely to have a direct benefit to the residents of the Parish.

The organisation does not seek to provide a service that is implicitly concurrent with the functions of the County Council or central government.
The organisation will complete a monitoring form on completion of the project and provide confirmation of how any grant monies have been spent.

How to Apply

If you believe that your application fulfils the necessary criteria, then please fill in the application form found below and return it to the Council office via post or email. You will also need to enclose copies of the accounts for the last two years (audited if possible).

Small Grants Application

Send to:
The Clerk, Walmer Town Council, 62 The Strand, Walmer, Kent CT14 7DP,
Tel: 01304 362363
clerk@walmercouncil.co.uk

CLOSING DATES FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:-

First week in January

Kent County Council and Dover District Council Grants

The KCC Member Community Grant is for support to local community projects that are consistent with Kent County Council’s overall objectives.

The Small Community Capital Projects Fund run jointly by Kent County Council and Dover District Council makes grants up to a maximum of £5000 to properly constituted organisations.