GrantRadarCambridge City Council
Community Chest grants (Cambridge)
Cambridge City Council grants of up to £500 for community-focused projects and events in the new communities of Darwin Green, Eddington and Springstead, such as a little library, a children's chess tournament or a plant swap. Existing groups, two or more community champions, and new groups without a constitution or bank account (with an organisation to hold the funds) can apply. Open while the fund lasts; you must talk to the council before applying.
- You could get
- Up to £500
- no fixed round
- Deadline
- Rolling
- apply any time
- Effort
- Light
- short form, little evidence needed
Who can apply
- Projects and events in Darwin Green, Eddington or Springstead (new communities in Cambridge)
- Existing groups or projects wanting to promote a project or event; two or more community champions organising a one-off project or event; and new groups that may not yet have a constitution, bank account or formal recognition, provided an organisation holds the funds
- A group can receive no more than two Community Chest grants in any six months
What it funds
- Starting new community projects or events
- Buying equipment that will benefit the local community
- Supporting initiatives that bring people together and strengthen community connections
What it will not fund
- Alcohol or bar fees for events
- Equipment that is not integral to the activity
- Ongoing running costs
- Activities that have already happened or will happen before the funds are released
- Promoting or appearing to support a political party or ideology
- Activities that promote religion or worship
How to apply
- Contact the council (grants@cambridge.gov.uk, 01223 457875) to discuss your application before you apply
- Apply on the council's grants portal, including an estimate of how many people will benefit and the community impact
- If successful, funds are transferred within six weeks; spend them within one year
- Send a short case study on how the funding helped within a month of the project or event ending
More like this
Other grants open to organisations like yours.
- Cambridgeshire County CouncilCrisis and Resilience Fund Large Grants: Winter Readiness - Fuel Poverty, Resilience and Warm HomesUp to £25,00019 days left
- Calderdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilWard Forum Grants (Calderdale)Up to £500Rolling
- Broxtowe Borough CouncilCrisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payment (Broxtowe)Amount not specifiedRolling
- Broxtowe Borough CouncilGrant Aid for Voluntary Organisations and Individuals Involved in Sport and the ArtsUp to £250Rolling
- Borough of Broxbourne CouncilBroxbourne Borough Council Community Grants Scheme 2027/28Amount not specified41 days left
- Borough of Broxbourne CouncilAmbition Broxbourne Community and Environment Grants£2,000 – £15,00010 days left