Community Grant Funding
What Powers do the Council have to provide Grant Funding?
The Community Grants funding is created each year as part of the annual precept and is allocated under section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972.
Who can apply for Grant Funding?
Albrighton and Donington Parish Council awards grants to local organisations and community groups to assist them to achieve their aims and objectives; and benefit the community of Albrighton, Donington, Cosford and Boscobel.
Grants can be applied for by any constituted organisation or community group that can demonstrate they will provide a positive benefit, support and positively impact the residents and community of our parishes. The positive impact can be both social and economic benefit.
How much funding is available?
The Community Grants Fund has a limited spend and this sum is set as part of the annual precept, the Parish Council’s decision is final and any grant application can be refused. The Grant Funding Allocation for 2025 to 2026 is £38,700. The current amount available will be updated throughout the year.
How to Apply for Grant Funding
If you are a local group or organisation interested in applying for grant funding from Albrighton and Donington Parish Council, please download the Community Grant Guidance and Application Form from the bottom of this page. Please ensure that you first read the Guidance document before completing the Application Form.
Completed forms should be returned to the Albrighton and Donington Parish Council Office, Library Building and Community Hub, Station Road, Albrighton, near Wolverhampton WV7 3QH. Alternatively, you may email your completed form to jocox@albrightondonington-pc.gov.uk
Grant applications are reviewed by the Council three times a year: May, September, and January.
| Meeting | Dates of meetings | Deadline to receive applications |
| Finance, HR and Grants | Monday 16th June 2025 | Monday 9th June 2025 |
| Full Council | Thursday 19th June 2025 | Friday 13th June 2025 |
| Finance, HR and Grants | Thursday 11th September 2025 | Friday 5th September 2025 |
| Full Council | Thursday 18th September 2025 | Friday 12th September 2025 |
| Finance, HR and Grants | January 2026 – Date to be agreed due to bank holidays and Christmas closure | |
| Full Council | January 2026 – Date to be agreed due to bank holidays and Christmas closure |
For details on the criteria and terms and conditions of the grant applications, please refer to the documents below. If you need further assistance with your application or have questions about grant funding, please contact the Clerk to the Council, Joanne Cox.
Tel: 01902 375455 (Option 1)
Approved Grants 2025/26
A downloadable version is available at the bottom of this page.
