Devon County Council

Devon County Council Locality Budgets

Each of Devon's county councillors holds an annual locality budget of £10,000 to award to projects benefiting the communities they represent. There is no published maximum for a single application, and one project may be supported by several councillors at once. The council describes these grants as a funder of last resort: every project is expected to bring other financial contributions or demonstrable local support.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Amount not specified; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Constituted VCSE organisations, charities and social enterprises; town and parish councils; school PTFAs
Unincorporated and non-constituted groups can apply provided an eligible sponsor or accountable organisation acts as guarantor, and small businesses likewise via a sponsor
Applicants need a governing document, a committee of at least three members, annual accounts, an organisational bank account with two signatories, and relevant safeguarding and equality policies
Support must first be obtained from the county councillor for the area

What it funds

Projects aligned to the council's priorities: positive futures for young people, supporting independence and dignity, a green Devon, economic inclusion and prosperity, and stronger communities and safer places
Grant funding must be spent before the end of March 2027

What it will not fund

Retrospective funding for projects already completed
Applications from individuals or for-profit organisations
Single-faith projects without wider community benefit
Services that are another public body's responsibility
Ongoing commitments such as rent, utilities and staff salaries
Political activities
Trips, outings and holidays, with limited exceptions

How to apply

Contact your local county councillor first and obtain their provisional support, then complete the council's online application form
Only one application is needed even when asking several councillors for funding towards the same project — the form has space to list them all

Have ready

A project summary, a detailed budget breakdown and the total project cost.

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