Community Grants for 2026/27 now open

Community Grants for 2026/27 now open

Are you a local community group, charity or organisation looking for funding?

Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026/27 Community Grants Programme.  Funding is available to support a wide range of local initiatives, to help the groups and organisations that make our community stronger.

What the grants can support

Funding may be awarded for:

  • Capital projects, such as purchasing equipment or improving buildings
  • General running costs (excluding staff costs and rents)
  • Community events and activities

The Council is committed to support projects that make a positive difference to residents and are delighted to continue offering this opportunity.

Key dates

  • Applications open now
  • Deadline for submissions: 4pm on Friday 22nd May 2026
    Applications received after this time will not be considered.
  • Applications will be reviewed by the Finance & Governance Committee on 8th June 2026

How to apply

Before applying, please read the Grants Policy 2026 Corporate Policies – Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council

Application forms are available online via  Grants – Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council  or can be collected from Council’s Reception during opening hours.

Completed applications should be emailed to accounts@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk with the required documents stated on the application form.

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Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.

We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.

You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:

– The event will be open to all members of the public

– The event will be free of charge

– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend

– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge

 

Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday. 

Your organisation and contact details

What happens next....
Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information for the purposes of contacting you about this grant. The Council’s privacy notice can be found here.

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