Small sparks grant
This grant supports projects that are community-led, bringing local people together to work on things that matter to them where they live.
You can apply for £100 to £500 which can be used to fully fund or contribute to community projects, events or activities. These can be new initiatives or existing ones.
Projects must follow an asset-based community development (ABCD) approach to achieve positive benefits for the local community.
Information on all allocated grants are published on the open data webpage.
Who can apply
You can apply for a grant if you are a small local group or organisation such as:
- a community interest organisation or community interest company
- an informal group with a minimum of 4 people involved
How to apply
Read the guiding principles document for full information on the application process along with our asset-based community development framework.
You must create a registration account online and provide full details of your organisation so that the record can be approved before you apply.
Informal groups, with a minimum of 4 people involved, will be required to partner with another organisation already registered with us, such as a town or parish council or VCSE organisation, to provide financial safeguards.
Create or update an account on our registration page
You can then request an application form from grants@southglos.gov.uk
What happens next
Applications for small sparks grants will be considered twice a month. We aim to notify applicants of the outcome within 4 weeks of receiving the application.
Advice and support
If you need further information or advice, you can contact us:
Email: grants@southglos.gov.uk
Phone: 01454 865865 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Small sparks is part of the stronger together community fund – a shared investment from the South Gloucestershire Prevention Fund, NHS healthier with nature programme and the South Gloucestershire Locality Partnership.