We offer Community Funding Grants to support local voluntary and community sector organisations delivering projects and services within Cherwell. These grants aim to strengthen our community by supporting initiatives that address local needs and contribute to the Council's strategic priorities.
Community Funding Grants available
Household Support Fund Grant
Cherwell District Council is offering grants for capital/revenue for community groups to support residents with the cost of living.
Applications closed for the first tranche of this funding on Sunday 23 November. Successful applicants will be notified within 2 weeks of this closing date.
The next round the Household Support Fund Grant will start on Monday 8 December and close on Sunday 18 January. Further information and application form will be published early in December.
Brighter Futures in Banbury - Community Insight Fund
The Brighter Futures in Banbury Community Insight fund funds projects that promote health and wellbeing and strengthens communities in the Ruscote, Neithrop and Grumsbury areas.
Applications for grants of upto £3,000 per project are invited, with closing deadline Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Insight fund terms and conditions, privacy notice and application form.
Alternative sources of funding
The Cherwell Community Lottery
The Cherwell Community Lottery enables participating local groups (“good cause partners”) to benefit directly from tickets bought by their supporters. We want to ensure that the Lottery benefits as many good causes as possible, including “grass roots” groups in towns and villages across the district.
To find out more about becoming a good cause partner and raise valuable funds for your organisation please visit Cherwell Lottery.
Grants Online
Grants Online is the UK's most comprehensive and up to date UK grant funding information service. Updated on a daily basis, Grants Online informs you of grant funding opportunities from the European Union, UK Government Agencies, the Lottery as well as Grant Making Trusts and Foundations.
To search for grants, please visit Grants Online website.
The National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund awards money raised by National Lottery players to communities across the UK, working with local groups and UK-wide charities, enabling people and communities to thrive.