Grant Applications
The City Council invites applications for grants to be funded from the City Council's budget each year, the main application round opens in September of any given year, with the deadline in mid-January. The allocations are confirmed at March Council. In addition to the main grants round, funds can be made available throughout the year for deserving causes, and applications will be accepted provided sufficient funding remains from the grant fund allocation agreed by Council.
The City Council has also expanded it's 'Summer Holiday Activities' scheme to cover all School holidays. These Grants are designed to benefit children who would ordinarily not be able to take part in such activities due to cost. The scheme has run very successfully since 2023, with excellent - and sometimes very emotional - feedback received from parents and children who met new friends and took part in activities and clubs that increased their skills and confidence. Providers of activities for children under 18 in Lichfield are encouraged to contact the council for more information on these grants; applicants can apply for a maximum of £2,000. However, consideration will be given to requests for higher amounts from community organisations who are seeking to provide additional staffing resources to support a coordinated effort with partner organisations.
Grant applications are considered by the City Council's Grant Awards Committee, which operates under these Terms of Reference
To be eligible for LCC grants, organisations applying MUST operate for the benefit of people within the boundary of the City of Lichfield. The City Council has an adopted Grant Award Policy; applicants are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the detail of this policy prior to completing the Grant Application Form.
Organisations helped in the past have included youth groups, sports clubs, arts groups, charitable bodies, and various other societies and event organisers, with grants varying from £50 to more than £6,000.
If you require further information please contact the City Council on 01543 250011 or enquiries@lichfield.gov.uk