Type: Project
Funding available: Up to £25,000
Focus: Improve local communities
Funding Cycle: As Stated Below.

Funding programmes available under the Community Chest include:
• Micro grants up to £1,000 – easily accessible grants for projects or groups for a variety of different uses such as buying new equipment for your group, start-up costs, rent, special events or community projects etc. Applications can be submitted at any time, closing date 15th of each month.

• Project grants up to £25,000 – both for new projects and for existing projects that can demonstrate they are successful in meeting local needs. Community and voluntary groups, including social enterprises, are eligible to apply for these one-off grants. Grants are assessed 3 times per year.

Contact: Sarah Rothwell, Aylesbury Vale District Council, AVDC,  The Gateway, Gatehouse Road,Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 8FF
T: 01296 585634  E: communitychest@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk 

How to  Apply: Download and read the information for applicants on the AVDC website.  If your project is eligible, contact the Community Chests Grants Officer with a brief description of your project and the amount required. An application form can then be posted, or emailed, to you.