Ward Member Community and Rural Grants

Application Process 

Full details are contained in the Applicant Guidance. The requirements and process for applicants is the same for both grants.

• Before approaching your ward member for support, use this checklist to help identify whether your organisation and project are likely to be ready for funding.
• Discuss your project with your ward member, explaining the project, the local need or opportunity it addresses, the expected wide community benefit and the amount of funding sought. Councillors by Ward | Harborough District Council
• If your ward member wishes to support the project, they will advise the Grants Officers.
• The Officers will send you a link to apply formally on the online grant portal, together with an application pack to assist you.
• Once you have submitted your formal application, Officers assess eligibility and complete due diligence checks.
• The application is considered at the next scheduled internal moderation. meeting. The Officers’ summary is sent to the ward member, who makes the final funding decision.
• If approved, you complete the relevant terms and conditions or legal agreement before payment.