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Reading Borough Council

Reading Micro Grants

Reading Borough Council micro grants of £250 or £500 to help grassroots groups and individuals get started, test new ideas or grow existing creative projects that benefit communities in Reading. You do not need to be a registered organisation or have applied for funding before, and early-stage ideas are welcome. The form is short.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
£250 – £500
Deadline
22 days left
13 November
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Individuals, informal groups or small organisations who live or work with communities in Reading, whether experienced or just starting out
  • You do not need to be a registered organisation or have previous funding experience
  • Strong applications are community-led or have strong local support, encourage collaboration and inclusion, respond to local needs, interests or aspirations, and can be delivered with modest funding in a short timeframe
  • Applicants working with young or vulnerable people are asked whether they have safeguarding measures in place

What it funds

Micro grants can be used for a wide range of costs, including:

  • Materials and equipment
  • Venue hiring or space rental
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Fees and charges
  • Transport or refreshments
  • Costs related to inclusive access (e.g. translation, BSL interpretation)

the council is open to creative ideas; if you are unsure whether your costs are eligible, ask.

How to apply

  1. Read the Micro Grant scoring sheet
  2. Download the Micro Grant application form (Word) and complete it: project title and aim, amount (£250 or £500), a description of up to 200 words, location, start and end dates, community benefit, participants, how the project is community-led, a brief cost breakdown and safeguarding
  3. Email the completed form to VCS@reading.gov.uk by 13 November 2026
  4. If successful, confirm your project details, agree to basic safeguarding and good practice principles, and share a short reflection or update after the project

for help completing the form contact bikal.shrestha@reading.gov.uk.

Have ready

Completed application form, including bank details and a brief breakdown of costs

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