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Northampton Town Council

Northampton in Bloom Community Start-Up Grant

A £200 start-up grant from Northampton Town Council for local community groups and organisations starting sustainable planting initiatives as part of Northampton in Bloom. Applicants must get the support of their local ward town councillor, who nominates the application and adds a supporting statement. It is funded through the Councillors' Community Fund and has no deadline.

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You could get
Up to £200
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Local organisations and community groups in Northampton Town Council's area (for example charities, community organisations or CICs), with the support of their local ward town councillor
  • The council's ward councillor list identifies who to approach

What it funds

  • Sustainable planting initiatives by local community groups, as a simple way for groups interested in improving a local green space to get started with Northampton in Bloom
  • The form asks how the grant will be used, how the group will promote sustainable planting and whether planting permissions are needed for the chosen locations

How to apply

  1. Find your local ward town councillor (northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/councillors) and discuss your project idea with them
  2. Complete the Northampton in Bloom start-up grant application form (PDF)
  3. Your ward councillor completes the nominating section and supporting statement and submits the application
  4. Applications are considered by the Environmental Services Committee

There is no specific deadline for this grant.

Grant recipients are asked to credit Northampton Town Council in publicity and social media (#NorthamptoninBloom) and send photos to info@northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk.

Have ready

  • Completed application form, including details of planting locations, ownership and permissions
  • Supporting statement from the nominating ward councillor(s)
  • Bank details (unless goods or services are supplied by the council)
  • Signed agreement by an authorised organisation representative

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