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Small Grants

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Voluntary groups, community organisations and individuals across Coventry are now invited to apply for funding. Up to £1,000 is available for projects in arts and sports, with up to £250 for events.

Who can apply?

Applications are invited from eligible groups whose projects will meet at least one of the four following priorities:

  • Extend access and increase participation
  • Increase skill and creativity
  • Create better opportunities for local people
  • Increase volunteering opportunities for local people

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for funding from the Small Grant Scheme, please download and complete the Small Grants Application Form below and return to:
e-mail: small.grants.scheme@coventry.gov.uk.

or post to:

Small Grants Scheme
Culture, Leisure, Sport and Libraries
Administration Team
Floor 2, West Orchard House
28-34 Corporation Street
Coventry CV1 1GF

What funding is available?


Small Arts Grants - for grants up to £1000

Arts - Application Form (word document)

Guidance notes - Arts 2009-2010 (pdf )


Coventry Active Small Sports Grants - for grants up to £1000

Sports - Application Form (Word document)

Sports - Application Form (PDF)

Sports Application Form guidance notes (PDF)

Coventry Active Small Sports grant deadlines

If you are planning to submit an application form for the Coventry Active Small Sports Grant, the application deadlines are:

  • 27 August 2010 4.00pm - Panel meeting 31 August 2010
  • 19 November 2010 4.00pm - Panel meeting 23 November 2010
  • 18 February 2011 4.00pm - Panel meeting 22 February 2011

If you have any questions regarding the Coventry Active Small Sports Grant please contact Jonathan Hunt on 024 7683 2637.


Small Grants - Events for grants up to £250

Events - Application Form (word document )

Guidance notes - Events 2009-2010 (pdf )

Priority Neighbourhoods (pdf)

The panel meets every two months - you can apply at any time.

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