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About community grants and funding
Voluntary, community and faith organisations in Elmbridge can apply for grants and funds through our community grants and funding process. Find out more about each of the grants.
Annual Grant
The Annual Grant supports vulnerable residents in the borough.
Grants of up to £4,000 are available.
Arts Development Grant
The Arts Development Grant offers support to local organisations working with artists and bold, creative ideas to engage, involve and inspire communities or support health and wellbeing within Elmbridge.
Grants of up to £1,200 are available for projects involving any art form, with a focus on:
- innovation involving new approaches or technologies
- research and development - pilot projects, testing, experimentation
- capacity building - skills development and training
Community Lottery Grant
The Community Lottery Grant supports local organisations and community initiatives that benefit sport, health and wellbeing, arts and entertainment, or help improve our high streets.
Grants of up to £1,000 are available.
Community Wellbeing Grant
The Wellbeing Grant tackles health inequalities in the borough and supports initiatives focused on enhancing the mental and physical health of residents.
Grants of up to £2,000 are available.
This grant is funded by and run in partnership with Places Leisure and can only accept applications between 13 October and 21 November 2025.
Cost of Living Support Fund
The Cost of Living Support Fund is intended for community-led projects that support Elmbridge residents through the continued cost of living crisis, such as projects that directly support:
- families and households at risk of food poverty
- disabled residents
- households that receive benefits
Funding levels are flexible based on the needs of the project.
Partnership Fund
The Partnership Fund supports vulnerable residents in the borough.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available.
This fund is made up of contributions from Elmbridge Borough Council, Walton Charity and Walsingham Care.
The 2025 Partnership Fund ran earlier in 2025 and is currently closed.
Sports Development Grant (Sports Council)
The Sports Development Grant helps Elmbridge-based sports clubs offer more opportunities for people to participate and compete in sport. Grants can be awarded towards the cost of equipment, tournaments or competitions, or publicity.
Grants of up to £750 per sports club are available.
More information
To find out more about any of the grants or to apply, see our community grants and funding process.