Community Support Fund (COVID recovery)

Covid-19 and the subsequent cost-of-living crisis is still directly impacting upon many of the most vulnerable residents in the borough. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council wishes to provide financial assistance to organisations within the Community that are working hard to provide support for those still feeling the effects of the pandemic. £100,000 has been set aside from a Government Grant to create a Community Support Fund and the Council would welcome applications for this funding.

The intention is to offer approximately 5 one-off grants of around £20,000 for specific Covid-19 and resulting cost-of-living crisis recovery projects. This can include the expansion of existing services due to a growth in demand or new needs that have been identified. As part of the application process, we will be asking for a business plan to explain the nature of the support you intend to provide and will require an auditable return once the funds have been spent. The council does not have the resources to administer many small grants, so we suggest that small groups work together or with larger organisations to make a joint application.

The closing date for applications was 12 noon Monday 16 September 2024.

Grants awarded under this scheme will be paid by the end of September 2024.