Worcester City Council has an ambitious strategic plan, the Worcester City Plan 2022-2027 which sets out the collective vision of political leaders in the city. We recognise the key to delivering on the plan will be how we work with residents and stakeholders across Worcester to create a successful, vibrant and sustainable City.
To support the delivery of the City Plan, grant funding is available to community groups, charities, and voluntary sector organisations to assist new community projects in Worcester.
Worcester Community Grants 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Our Worcester Community Grants has now opened as of April 1 2022 with grants available to a maximum threshold of £5000. It is strongly recommended that grants should be applied for at least two months before the event as the grants panel meets at the beginning of the month.
Each application will be reviewed in accordance with the pdf 2023-2024 Community Grants Criteria (83 KB) . It is advised that all applicants review the criteria to ensure that this is reflected throughout your submission.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you accept these pdf 2023-2024 Terms and Conditions (99 KB) and that you agree to comply with them.
We aim to process grant applications within 6 weeks however there may be an exception to this timescale if further details and clarification questions are required.
Apply for a 2023-2024 Small Community Grant
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES COMING FOR THE NEXT FINANCIAL YEAR 2024 - 2025 - See below
Worcester Community Grants 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
Please take note of the changes below if you are planning to apply.
Applicants planning to apply to Worcester City Council for a small grant relating to the financial year April 1 2024 and March 31 2025 must apply between 22 September 2023 and 10 November 2023 inclusive.
The main changes are as follows:
- There will be one call for grant applications in autumn/winter of 2023 for events being held between April 1 2024 and March 31 2025.
- Applicants can apply for up to a maximum of £2,000 as a contribution towards a project which must be match funded.
- Applicants will be scored against a criteria that supports the delivery of the Worcester City Plan.
Applications will be assessed by officers which will inform a report to the Policy & Resource Committee on 19 December 2023 recommending the use of funding. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the committee meeting.
Each application will be reviewed in accordance with the pdf 2024-2025 Grant Criteria (90 KB) . It is advised that all applicants review the criteria to ensure that this is reflected throughout your submission.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you accept these pdf 2024-2025 Terms and Conditions (100 KB) and that you agree to comply with them.
Apply for a 2024-2025 Small Community Grant
Third-party grants
For other third-party grant opportunities please visit the websites below: