Local Funding

Grants for community projects or events

If you're interested in organising a local project, activity or event to benefit your local area, you may be able to access grant funding from Sutton Council.

It can be used to deliver a project, activity or event.

Who can apply

  • Voluntary organisations
  • local charities
  • community groups 

For more information, view the local funding guidance: Community events, activities and projects.

When to apply

The applications will open in the Spring. 

The date for the Spring window is to be confirmed (TBC).

Outside of this time period, the form is closed to responses.

Apply for a grant

We can't provide funding later than this or after your event has taken place.

An application does not guarantee funding as there is limited funding each year. Applications are then voted on by local councillors.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, or would like assistance with completing the application form,  email: community_engagement_Team@sutton.gov.uk.

Funding to improve public spaces

The Public Realm programme provides funding for small-scale projects which improve public spaces in Sutton. Please see the Local Funding Guidance notes: Physical improvements or ‘Public Realm’ Funding for more information on what can be funded. It is different from the Neighbourhood Fund:

  1. Public Realm grants are typically for smaller projects which improve the Public Realm in Sutton (e.g. seating, trees and signs)
  2. The Neighbourhood Fund is for larger projects which help to address the extra demands that development (e.g. more housing) can place on local areas.

Application windows are the same as with the community projects or events funding, and applications are made through the same application form, which is open to responses during the application windows.

Get in touch

If you have any questions which are not answered in the guidance, or queries about a potential project idea, please contact publicrealm@sutton.gov.uk.