Grants to the Voluntary Sector Fund

This grant scheme offers very small grants to community/voluntary sector organisations and are a contribution towards the running costs of the organisation. There are no formal grant criteria and instead grants are allocated according to a set of ‘General Criteria’

Individual Support:This grant is to support individuals who are representing the county borough or Wales at the national or international level, in the relevant financial year.

Who is entitled to apply?

Voluntary organisations and charity organisations – these are organisations who have a governing document (such as a constitution) and are looking for a small grant to support their activities.

Individuals who meet the criteria for individual support.

How to apply

To apply for funding you need to complete an application form, which can be downloaded below (individual or organisation), or contact the Policy & Partnerships Team, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed. CF82 7PG.

Tel: 01443 866391
Email: communitygrants@caerphilly.gov.uk

What level of grant is available?

Grants are for a maximum of £400 but are generally lower than this amount.  A schedule of the ‘General Criteria’ for awards is available below. 

Category

Criteria

Value

A

Organisation or Association owning a building

360

B

Organisation or Association not owning a building

200

C

Sports Club (up to 50 members)

200

D

Sports Club (over 50 members)

300

E

Other membership group e.g. Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Scouts, Cubs, Brownies, Rainbows, St John Ambulance etc. (up to 50 members)

200

F

Other membership group e.g. Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Scouts, Cubs, Brownies, Rainbows, St John Ambulance etc. (over 50 members)

300

G

Brass and Silver Bands

480

H

Arts Groups e.g. Jazz Bands, Choirs, Arts Societies, Writers Clubs, Theatre Groups etc.

200

I

Environment Groups e.g. Allotments, Beekeepers Groups, Gardening Clubs, Tenants & Residents Associations, Pigeon Clubs etc.

200

J

Other Community Groups

200

K

Individuals (amateur) representing Wales within the UK

200

L

Individuals (amateur) representing Wales outside the UK

300

M

Individuals (amateur) representing Wales Top-up Grant

100

How often are applications considered?

Applications can be submitted at any time and are assessed on a monthly basis.