Voluntary organisations, community groups, residents’ associations and Town and Parish Councils are being encouraged to apply for grant funding.
Our Community Initiative Fund (CIF) aims to strengthen local communities and make Essex an even better place to live, work and visit.
Since it launched, the CIF has supported projects such as:
- upgrades to sports facilities
- improvements to community buildings such as new heating systems or accessible toilets
- staff costs for projects or maintenance
- IT systems or support
- cultural events and activities
Through the main CIF round, grants of up to £10,000 are available. Applications to the fund should be made before the closing date of Friday 28 November.
Alongside the main CIF round, micro grants of up to £1,000 are also available. Applications to the micro grants fund will remain open until all the funds for these are allocated.
Last year, more than £200,000 was distributed through the CIF. £225,000 will be available this time round.
The fund is administered by the Essex Association of Local Councils (EALC) on our behalf.