Grants

Small Grants Scheme - Arts, Sports and Youth

The Arts Grants of this scheme are administered by the Arts Council for Woking, who would like to encourage arts related grant applications.

Please see below for further information.

There is a small grants scheme available to those residing or located within the borough, which is awarded to individuals or clubs that would like to:

1. enhance or improve equipment and/or facilities for individual or group performances;

2. develop and expand the range of activities;

3. increase participation and the number of members;

4. provide specified specialist coaching or training for individuals or groups to achieve (a), (b) or (c) above;

5. fund innovations or new events requiring initial support.

The funds are available to expand the role or performance of recipients and should not be available for routine expenses or to support an existing programme.

There is a maximum award of £275 per application and evidence that the applicant is contributing a minimum level of 50% to the cost of the scheme from either personal or other sources. There is a limit of one application per individual or group in any Council year. A minimum 40% proportion of grant funds is available for individual applications.

For those applying for a youth grant, please note that applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by Woking Youth Council. Please ensure that your application is submitted at least three months prior to your activity.

Application forms and grant criteria are available to download via an e-form which is available on the Woking Borough Council website. To download the e-form click on the link and follow the instructions.

http://www.woking.gov.uk/leisure/sportandrecreation/grants/grantappform        

If you have any problems downloading the form, please contact 01483 743821 for a paper copy to be sent out.