Apply for council's £90k grant funding for voluntary and community groups across north Northants

The funding is to help improve the quality of life for residents and to increase community involvement.

NNC’s executive member for communities and rural affairs, Cllr Greg Wilcox, said: “We know that these grants make such a difference to communities across North Northamptonshire and I am sure that this latest round of funding will be no different.”

The scheme is open to community and voluntary sector organisations, registered charities, town and parish councils and not for profit organisations, including clubs, school PTAs (Parent Teacher Associations) and ‘friends of’ groups.

Cllr Wilcox added: “We are now encouraging charities and community groups, plus other organisations including parish and town councils, voluntary groups and not for profit organisations to take a look at the criteria online and apply before the deadline.”

The council is particularly encouraging applications from organisations with a turnover of less than £100,000.

To be considered for a grant, projects need to demonstrate how they support the council’s corporate plan priorities of community, family and prosperity.

In addition to these priorities, applications must address positive outcomes for one or more of the key priorities set out in the health and wellbeing strategy – children and young people, mental health and wellbeing, keeping active, financial resilience and smoking and vaping.

Leader of NNC Cllr Martin Griffiths said: “As a council we really value the work of community and voluntary groups especially those that fit in with the key themes of our corporate plan.”

The application form along with full details of the criteria and guidelines is available on the council’s website. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday, October 26.