We run a range of grant programmes for groups in Somerset. These are summarised below and each one has a link that will take you to more information and an application form.
Name: Foundation Grants
Aim: Our main grant programme. Funding is available for most types of community activity or project.
Area: Somerset
Size: £250-£5,000
Next deadline: 7 February 2020
Status: Open (follow the link to apply)
Name: Wessex Water Community Fund
Aim: Grants to grassroots groups that bring people together.
Area: Somerset
Size: Up to £1,500
Next deadline: 14 February 2020
Status: Open (follow the link to apply)
Name: Somerset Fund
Aim: Unrestricted grants for grassroots community groups
Area: Somerset
Size: Up to £1,500
Next deadline: 14 February 2020
Status: Open (follow the link to apply)
Name: Somerset Crimebeat Trust
Aim: The High Sheriff’s charity. Grants that give young people the opportunity to help combat crime and the cause of crime in their communities
Area: Somerset
Size: £250-£1,500
Next deadline: 17 February 2020
Status: Open (follow the link to apply)
Name: Somerset West Lottery – Local Community Fund
Aim: Awarding grants from the Somerset West Lottery to local groups in Somerset West and Taunton
Area: Somerset West and Taunton
Size: Up to £1,000
Next deadline: 20 March 2020
Status: Opening soon (follow the link for more information)
Name: Churchstanton Community Fund
Aim: Community grants to be awarded to projects, groups and activities that benefit the residents of the parish
Area: Parish of Churchstanton
Name: Oake Sunshine Fund
Aim: Community grants from a local solar farm development
Area: Oake Parish (Taunton Deane)
Size: £250-£2,000
Next deadline: 17 April 2020
Status: Open (follow the link to apply)
Name: Burnham & Weston Energy Sunshine Fund
Aim: Grants for projects that reduce energy costs, develop skills, and other community-led ideas
Area: Burnham-on-Sea to Weston-super-Mare
Size: up to £2,500
Next deadline: TBC
Status: Closed (follow the link for more information)
