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Grants and community funding
August 4, 2026
Cash for community groups with councillor grant scheme
Published 4 August 2026 A total of £270,000 is available to support community projects with this year’s round of the Councillor Community Grant Scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council. The grant scheme launches on Monday 17 August and is open to non-profit organisations including community and voluntary groups and town and parish councils. Previous projects that have been supported with this grant have ranged from mental health […]
July 2, 2026
Performing Arts Grant to support local arts and community wellbeing
Local arts organisations can apply for a share of £60,000 from South Oxfordshire District Council’s Performing Arts Grant when applications open on Monday 20 July.
May 18, 2026
Over £300,000 in grants funding available to improve the lives of residents in South Oxfordshire
The latest round of community grants funding will open soon to help improve the lives of South Oxfordshire residents. Over £300,000 is available for projects like playgrounds, community cafes and energy efficiency improvements to community buildings.
March 26, 2026
Communities invited to get moving with Everyone Active Grant
Local community groups are invited to apply for funding to help residents across South Oxfordshire be more active, improve their health, and enjoy new wellbeing activities.
February 25, 2026
Over £1.5M grants funding available for community organisations
Published 25 February 2026 Community groups and non-profit organisations in South Oxfordshire will be able to apply for grants totalling £1.5M over the next year. South Oxfordshire District Council confirmed the £1,550,000 community grants funding in their budget announcements on the 12 February. This will be available via a range of grant schemes that will give a financial boost to projects that improve community facilities, enhance the health and wellbeing of residents and support the fight against climate […]
February 4, 2026
£320k capital grants awarded to improve quality of life in South Oxfordshire
Published 4 February 2026 Refurbished play areas, community and sports facilities, and investments in sustainability projects including installing solar panels and e-bike chargers, will benefit communities across South Oxfordshire thanks to grant funding. South Oxfordshire District Council has awarded £320k through its Capital Grant scheme to local organisations as a financial boost towards the capital costs of projects that improve quality of life for local people. The council awarded £75,000 for refurbishment to the community […]
November 20, 2025
A win-win for SO Lottery supporters and local organisations
The SO Charitable Lottery is giving residents an extra reason to take part this season. Anyone entering before Saturday 29 November will be in with a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle (or cash alternative) along with £500 for their chosen cause – a win-win for residents and the community this Christmas.
October 29, 2025
Deadline for community grant only weeks away
Published 29 October 2025 There’s still time for non-profit groups to apply for funding to support their community projects in South Oxfordshire. Each South Oxfordshire District Councillor has £7,500 with their Councillor Community Grant Scheme, to support projects in their ward. Groups can apply for funding ranging from £250 to £15,000 for capital projects and […]
September 29, 2025
Food and Warmth Grant Scheme launched to support residents this winter
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a Food and Warmth Grant Scheme to help local organisations who are directly supporting residents struggling with the rising cost of living. The scheme will distribute grants to local not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes […]
August 18, 2025
Community projects in South Oxfordshire can now apply for a financial boost
Published 18 August 2025 A ‘boosted’ pot of funding launches today for community projects in South Oxfordshire. More funding has been made available for South Oxfordshire District Council members to award community projects through the Councillor Community Grant Scheme. Previously council members had £5,000 to award community and voluntary organisations in their wards, but this […]
