Grant News

Local charities, volunteer and community groups, schools, colleges and local authority or parish councils in the Severn Trent Water region can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £200,000 to support new local community projects.

The funding is being made available through the Severn Trent Water Community Fund and will support new projects that link to three key elements of community wellbeing:

• People - projects that support healthier lifestyles and skills development
• Place - projects that help create better places for communities
• Environment - projects that improve access to and promote a healthier natural environment, including the preservation of water

Three sizes of the grant are available:

• £2,000 to £10,000 – up to 12 months for project completion
• £10,001 to £75,000 - up to 24 months for project completion
• £75,001 to £200,000 - up to 24 months for project completion

Match funding is required for applications over £10,000.

The next closing date for applications of between £10,001 and £200,000 is the 12th May 2024.

Organisations wishing to apply for grants of up to £10,000 have until the 10th July 2024.

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