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

OAP Association with own building

300

B

OAP Association without own building

150

C

Individuals (amateur) representing Wales at home

130

C1

Individuals (amateur) representing Wales Top Up Grant

120

D

Individuals (amateur) representing Wales abroad

250

E

Jazz Bands

100

F

Choirs

100

G

Junior Sports Club (up to 50 members)

100

G1

Junior Sports Club (over 50 members)

200

H

Boys & Girls Clubs/YMCA/Scouts/Cubs/Brownies/Guides/Boys Brigade/Crusaders (up to 50 members)

100

H1

Boys & Girls Clubs/YMCA/Scouts/Cubs/Brownies/Guides/Boys Brigade/Crusaders (over 50 members)

200

I

St John Ambulance (up to 50 members) Cadets/Badgers

100

J

St John Ambulance (over 50 members) Cadets/Badgers

200

M

Brass and Silver Bands

400

N

Allotments

100

O

Arts Society

100

P

Writers Clubs

100

Q

Theatre Groups

200

R

Community Groups

100

S

Beekeepers Groups

100

T

Garden Clubs

150

U

Tenants & Residents Association

100

V

Websites - Initial design stage only

100

W

Pigeon Clubs

200

X

Clubs run From Churches/Chapels

200

Y

Sports Club (up to 50 members)

100

Z

Sports Club (over 50 members)

200

AA

Other - up to max

400

How often are applications considered?

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