West Northamptonshire Council

The Neighbourhood Fund

Grants of £1,000 to £7,500 from West Northamptonshire Council for projects and services that respond to the neighbourhood priorities identified by its Local Area Partnerships (LAPs). Projects should be place-based, collaborative, involve residents and use an Asset Based Community Development approach. Open 5 October to 30 November 2026; application forms are requested by email.

You could get
£1,000 – £7,500
Deadline
43 days left
30 November
Where
West Northamptonshire
England

Who can apply

  • Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, Town and Parish Councils, and community groups
  • Projects must be in West Northamptonshire, in the priority places set through the Local Area Partnerships (see the council's neighbourhood priorities page: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing-board/local-area-partnerships)

What it funds

Projects and services designed to respond to the neighbourhood priorities identified by the Local Area Partnerships (LAPs) that:

  • Demonstrate a place-based approach, working across neighbourhood priorities
  • Demonstrate collaboration between organisations and partners
  • Demonstrate meaningful engagement with residents and community voice
  • Use an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, a community led approach to development that focuses on existing strengths and assets
  • Enable communities to create solutions and take actions to support themselves and each other
  • Improve health, wellbeing, and quality of life of residents

How to apply

  1. Check your project responds to your Local Area Partnership's neighbourhood priorities
  2. Email laps@westnorthants.gov.uk for an application form and guidance, with 'The Neighbourhood Fund' in the email title, the location of your project or service (LAP or postcode) and your contact telephone number
  3. Complete and return the application form by 30 November 2026

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