Grants
St Albans City and District Council (SADC) distributes funding to voluntary and community groups in the form of grants. These grants support the delivery of projects and activities that benefit the local community and meet the council’s priorities.
To contact a Council officer about grants, please email vcsgrants@stalbans.gov.uk.
A presentation on the 2024-25 Community Grants is available here:
Community Project Fund Information Session:
The next information session will take place on Thursday 10 October from 5.30pm to 7pm at the Civic Centre hub or online via the Teams link upon request. To receive the link, please email vcsgrants@stalbans.gov.uk by 9th October.
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What is it?
The Community Project Fund is for time-limited projects which meet community needs and help reach the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy priorities.
Who can apply?
Voluntary and community-sector organisations, social enterprise organisations and community interest companies.
How do I apply?
Organisations are invited to apply throughout the year with decisions made monthly at Grants Panel. Completed applications and supporting documents should be sent to StAlbansGrants@communities1st.org.uk. Applications can be submitted until 5 January 2025. Please note, if you are applying for funds for summer 2024 activities, you must submit your application no later than 17 June for it to be considered for the June Grants Panel.
How much is available?
Grants of between £200 and £2,000 will be awarded.
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What is it?
The St Albans Greener Together Net Zero Fund provides grants for sustainability projects that will benefit St Albans District linked to transport and energy.
Who can apply?
Not-for-profit organisations including charities, community groups and Community Interest Companies as well as small to medium sized enterprises can apply.
How do I apply?
You can find out more information and the relevant application forms on the Council’s St Albans Greener Together page. The Net Zero Fund closes November 3rd 2024.
How much is available?
Grants between £2,000 and £20,000 will be awarded.
The application window for the Net Zero Fund is now closed.
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What is it?
A fund aimed at organisations with a track record of delivery of services in the District in need of funds to cover general running costs to continue their usual activities.
Who can apply?
Voluntary and community-sector organisations, social enterprise organisations and community interest companies who are already established in the District.
How do I apply?
Completed applications and supporting documents should be sent to vcsgrants@stalbans.gov.uk. Deadline for applications is Monday 17 June 2024 at 9am.
How much is available?
Organisations may apply for one-off grants of up to £4999.99.
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SADC fund two partners whose work is considered to be of strategic importance to the delivery of the Council’s priorities.
The strategic partners for 2024-25 are:
- Communities 1st
- Citizens Advice St Albans District (CASTAD)
2024-25 Grants awarded
2023-24 Grants awarded
2022-23 Grants awarded
2021-22 Grants awarded
(please check back later for further information)
Previous years' successful funding
Details of successful Community Grants Fund applicants
Details of successful Community Partnerships Fund applicants
Details of successful Strategic Commissioning Fund applicants
Details of successful Project Commissioning Fund applicants
Partnership with Communities 1st
The Council part-funds Communities 1st to assist with providing information and guidance concerning a wide range of grant funding available to local voluntary and community groups (not grants for individuals). Communities 1st is a Membership organisation, details of membership and the types of funding advice available can be found on their website http://www.communities1st.org.uk
Please contact:
| Name | Funding Team |
| By Phone | 01727 814644 |
| Website | www.communities1st.org.uk |
| By Email | cgf@communities1st.org.uk |
| By Post | Communities 1st St Albans Civic Centre, St Peters St St Albans, AL1 3JE |
For further information about Communities 1st in St Albans please visit www.communities1st.org.uk where you can also visit the funding advice page.
