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Grants from £100 to £10,000 are available for community groups and local charities in Castleford to help support local projects, funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
The aim is to help people improve their neighbourhoods and bring communities together, making Castleford an even better place to live.
Groups must show how their project will help local people, and their project should support one or more of these themes:
Funding could cover projects to:
The Castleford Pride in Place Board has allocated £250,000 to the community grants programme, which will be distributed over the next four years. The grant programme will open in stages, and phase one is open from 31 July to 31 August 2026.
To request an application form or for guidance on how to apply, email MajorProjects@wakefield.gov.uk
Local registered charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects which improve a physical building (or land attached to it) that is used by people in need.
Unrestricted grants and training for small charities to develop their organisations to tackle health inequalities. Organisations led by and supporting the most disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply.
One-off grants are available for UK registered charities who are providing home-starter packs for people in need to move into their home.