Groups can apply for share of £260k
GROUPS in Inverclyde are being invited to apply for a share of a £260,000 council fund designed to support community, sports and voluntary projects.
The local authority is accepting applications for one-off grants from its Community Grants Fund.
It is aimed at providing financial support to community, sports and voluntary organisations within Inverclyde.
One-off grants of up to £10,000 are available towards things like facilities and running costs, projects, and fee waivers, such as subsidising hall and pitch hire.
Groups have until noon on Friday 11 July 2025 to apply for funding.
Councillor Graeme Brooks, chair of Inverclyde Council’s grants sub-committee, said: “The Community Grants Fund is a lifeline for many local groups and the council has distributed millions of pounds over the years to a variety of organisations to support their vital grassroots work in our communities.
“From sports clubs to uniformed organisations and from music and theatre groups to churches and charities, the fund makes a difference to so many groups doing terrific work supporting residents of all ages.
“I encourage community, voluntary and sports groups out there to check if they are eligible for a grant and apply before the deadline.”
When applying, groups will need to specify if and how the awarding of a grant would contribute to and benefit the wider community, in line with the local priorities.
The capping of grants at £10k also means that there is the potential for more groups to access funding.
Applications received by 12 noon on Friday 11 July 2025 will be considered by the grants sub-committee at its meeting in September.
More information about the Inverclyde Council Community Grants Fund, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, is available on the council website via the link in the Related Links section of this page.