Grants of up to £10,000 for community projects

Constituted community groups or organisations (with a written constitution - or governing document - which sets out rules on how the organisation is run, such as volunteer groups, town and parish councils and charities) are encouraged to apply for funding.

Funds with upcoming deadlines are the:

• Ransonmoor Community Fund, providing grants of up to £5,000 for projects in the areas around Benwick, Doddington and Wimblington. The next deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday, August 17.
• Glassmoor Local Environment Fund, for groups in Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Pondersbridge and Ramsey Mereside and the surrounding area. Typically, successful bids are of a maximum of around £10,000, but there is no formal maximum bid. The next deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

For more information on these and other community grants, and to apply, visit Fenland District Council's website at: Grants

Cllr Susan Wallwork, Fenland District Council cabinet member, said: "These valuable funds are in place to support and elevate projects of community value and we urge groups to apply.

Projects could include things such as energy efficient or renewable energy upgrades to community buildings, wildlife promotion, things that improve access to public or sustainable transport, like cycling, car sharing or buses.

We welcome community groups to get in touch to discuss and progress their grant applications."

Several projects to support community building upgrades were recently awarded grants through a similar Net Zero Villages grant scheme, which saw successful bids for Community centres in Tydd St Giles and Guyhirn, the community hall and sports pavilion at Gorefield playing field and parish hall at Wimblington. 

Ransonmoor Community Fund and Glassmoor Local Environmental Fund were established to support community projects within the area close to wind farms. The funds are managed by committees and administered by Fenland District Council.

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June 2025