Applications can be made by: local authorities, parish councils, CIOs, CICs, registered charities, volunteer or community groups, educational establishments.
Projects must be located in the Severn Trent region. And the community it is benefiting must be Severn Trent customers. This can be easily checked via their website.
Funding for new projects is linked to three key elements of community wellbeing. These are: People, Place and Environment. If applying for over £75,000, there must be a combination of all three of these themes to be eligible.
• People projects that support healthier lifestyles and skills development.
• Environment projects that improve access to and promote a healthier natural environment, including the preservation of water.
• Place projects that help create better places for communities.
Both capital and revenue projects will be considered, if the project can evidence it will be sustained beyond our initial investment without reliance on future grants.
Most grants awarded are between £2,000 – £10,000, however awards can be up to £200,000.
If you are applying for £10,000 or less, match funding is not mandatory. However, if you can secure match funding it is likely to help your application be successful.
The deadline for applications between £2,000 – £10,000 is Sunday 13th October 2024.
The deadline for applications between £10,001 – £200,000 is Sunday November 24th.
Please refer to website for other deadline dates.
