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Community groups to benefit from over £1.4 million grants this year

Published Thursday 27 February 2025

Communities in South Oxfordshire are set to benefit from £1,450,000 over the next year through a range of grant schemes to support community projects.

South Oxfordshire District Council confirmed that its budget for 2025/2026 includes continued financial support of organisations in the district that help residents, businesses and the environment.

To help organisations plan their applications the council is hosting an event at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot on Thursday 20 March with appointments available to book from 12.30-4pm.

Voluntary and community organisations will have the opportunity to discuss projects, ask questions about the application process including eligibility for any of the upcoming grant schemes.

Places are limited, and you can book a time slot by emailing grants@southandvale.gov.uk or phone 01235 422405.

The following schemes will be launching over the next year *:

  • Everyone Active Grant: 1 April – 26 May
  • Capital Grant: 2 June 25 – July 25
  • Performing Arts Grant: 28 July – 5 September
  • Councillor Community Grants: 18 August – 5 December
  • Community Infrastructure Levy Grant: January 2026

Cllr Georgina Heritage Cabinet Member for Communities said: “We’re pleased that we can continue this vital support for voluntary and community organisations and local businesses over the next financial year.

“We know how hard it is financially for organisations to do the work they do to help others in our communities and improve the environment that we all cherish so much. So, these grants will really make a difference.”

South Oxfordshire District Council is also hoping to announce further support for businesses and communities through the UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) in the coming months.

For more information on the eligibility requirements and the previous projects that South Oxfordshire District Council has funded, head to the grants pages on our website.

Notes For Editors

*Please note that these dates are subject to change and more details about the individual grants will be shared prior to the launch of the schemes.