Neighbourhood Small Grants Programme
The Neighbourhood Small Grants programme is open to any not-for-profit organisation including voluntary, community and faith organisations working in Newham that support local projects and activities addressing community needs. The programme is designed to empower and make positive changes in local neighbourhoods with a key focus on supporting small, emerging and local community groups who have not been successful with larger grant programmes. It is part of our on-going work to support local groups in a way which is equitable and have the desired impact they want to see.
The total value of this year’s fund is set at £80,000. £10,000 will be allocated per neighbourhood and each grant will be for a maximum of £1,000. Please read the Grant Brochure for full details and to ensure that this opportunity is suitable for your organisation.
The grant will support a minimum of 10 projects per neighbourhood and 80 across the borough. The grant programme will be managed centrally by the Council’s Resident Engagement and Participation team and coordinated locally by Community Neighbourhood Teams.
A new grant platform
We have made improvements to the grant making process by utilising a dedicated grant making software called Plinth. It will make completing applications easier and more efficient allowing you to save progress, revisit past applications and take advantage of the built-in AI tool. In addition, there is a live chat function for support and a dedicated staff member from the Plinth team will guide you.
Deadline
The grant programme opens on Monday 12 May 2025 at 11.00 AM and closes on Sunday 8 June 2025 at 11.00 PM.
We endeavour to inform you of an outcome within 4 weeks of the deadline.
Grant support
The Council will be hosting a grant information session where you can learn more about the grant, meet other applicants and ask questions. This will be an online session via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 27 May from 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM.
To book your place at the grant surgery or to request a Microsoft Word version of the form please email smallgrants@newham.gov.uk.
