Grants of up to £5k available for community wellbeing projects in Rushcliffe
Last updated: 1/4/2025
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has launched a grant scheme offering grants between £500 and £5,000 to support community wellbeing projects that are helping to tackle the cost of living, loneliness and isolation across the Borough.
RBC’s Rushcliffe Community Wellbeing Fund is supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and will give town and parish councils, local groups, and community organisations a financial boost to help them deliver impactful projects focused on volunteering, social action and community engagement.
From April 1, applicants can submit proposals to launch, sustain or expand projects that enhance inclusivity, wellbeing and help improve the health and wellbeing of local residents.
Projects could include new or expanded volunteering initiatives, practical activity outdoors or indoors, sport, green space enhancements, arts, heritage, cultural, community and befriending activities, preparing and sharing food, and support that reduces people’s cost of living, including through energy-saving measures.
Funding must be spent within one year and the project must be completed with a findings report before the end of March 2026. The project or group should become self-sustaining after that time or seek another source of funding.
Anyone can apply for grants of up to £5,000 by emailing RBC’s community development team at communitydevelopment@rushcliffe.gov.uk.
RBC’s Director for Neighbourhoods Dave Banks said: “Now in its second year, we’re pleased to offer this funding to local groups across the Borough who are dedicated to enhancing community health and wellbeing.
“Projects from our previous round are making a real difference helping people to build relationships, stay active, connect with nature and support each other’s mental and physical health.
“We encourage anyone with a project that supports residents to apply for this funding and help strengthen our communities, making Rushcliffe an even better place to live.”
Find out more and apply for the Community Wellbeing Fund.