East Lindsey District Council has made more money available to support local community groups and projects.
For 2025/26, each councillor has £4,000 available to grant to local not-for-profit organisations in their wards. This has increased from £2,000 as seen in 2024/25. Councillors may decide to award this funding to one project or may choose to split it between several good causes.
The scheme intends to financially support smaller projects that are easily deliverable and to be supportive of local organisations.
Those wishing to apply for a grant must be a formally governed not-for-profit organisation based within the East Lindsey district. Applicants should also demonstrate that they are supporting at least one of the following: growth and prosperity, safe and resilient communities, healthy lives, the environment.
The Scheme can fund capital costs for building improvements, playground equipment, IT or sports equipment, disabled facilities, energy efficiency measures and more. Additionally, Councillor Community Grants can cover revenue costs, such as salaries, rent, events costs, training fees, or general maintenance.
Councillor Craig Leyland, leader of East Lindsey District Council, said: “I am delighted that the Community Grants Scheme is returning this year, with an increased allocation for all Councillors.
“In the 2024/25 financial year, we supported many amazing local initiatives through grants funding, and I am certain we will be able to reach even more projects this year. We know that organisations are hard-working and are important to the local community, and with the current economic climate, it is essential that they are supported as much as possible.
“I strongly encourage any eligible organisations interested in grants funding to contact their ward Councillor for more information.”
The deadline for Councillors’ Community Grants Applications to be received is Saturday 28 February 2026.
A project may only be funded once in a financial year (1 April to 31 March). It is also a requirement that the project is completed within 12 months of receiving the grant.
For enquiries, contact community.grants@e-lindsey.gov.uk
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