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Community Funding Criteria

Supporting local projects that make a difference

Fareham Borough Council offers Community Funding Grants to support projects that benefit local communities or the environment within the Borough of Fareham. If you're a resident or part of a community organisation, you may be eligible to apply.

Who can apply?

Applications from businesses or for-profit entities will not be considered.

What can you apply for?

You can apply for funding to cover one-off capital costs or, in some cases, short-term revenue costs for new projects. Examples include:

Funding is not available for:

Key Funding Criteria

To be eligible, your project must:

If applying for more than £5,000, you must match the funding with at least the same amount from other sources.

What you will need to provide

To help us assess your application quickly, please include:

Funding restrictions

How to apply

  1. Check your eligibility using the criteria above
  2. Discuss your idea with your Ward Councillor or contact the Leisure and Community Team:
  3. Submit your application with all required documents

Learn from past applications

Common reasons for rejection include: