Who can apply for a Community Grant?
We welcome applications from groups and organisations working in areas where there are Gentoo homes. See if your community project can get funding.
Who can apply
We welcome applications from groups and organisations working in areas where there are Gentoo homes. This includes:
- Community and voluntary groups
- Local charities
- Social enterprises
- Community Interest Companies (CICs)
- Residents’ and tenants’ associations
What the grant can be used for
Funding can be used to support projects that benefit local communities, including:
- Community projects - Events or activities that bring people together, including support for new or existing community groups.
- Youth projects - Projects and activities designed and delivered by young people, for young people.
- Inclusion projects - Initiatives that address digital, social or financial inclusion, helping people to access services, information and opportunities.
- Environmental projects - Improvements to the area around your home or neighbourhood, helping to create cleaner, greener and safer places.
- Health and wellbeing - Projects that support physical or mental health and wellbeing within the community.
What we won’t fund
We are unable to provide funding for:
- Profit‑making organisations or businesses
- Individuals
- Projects that promote political or religious advancement
- Activities that are the responsibility of a statutory organisation
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Sponsorship or fundraising activities
- Building maintenance or repairs
- Wages or salaries for staff employed by your group or organisation