Combined Members Grant

The grant is divided equally across Kent.

Each county councillor can award £10,000 in grants.

These grants can support a lot of different activities, including:

• local events and activities
• purchase or repair of equipment and furniture
• promotional materials
• marketing and training costs
• website creation and redesign
• small-scale pilot projects
• community safety schemes
• sports projects
• mentoring support to assist local groups to become more sustainable.

You must contact your local county councillor(s) before applying.

You can't use this grant to replace any other funding you may currently get from KCC or have received from KCC in the past, including a service level agreement.

Schools and academies may apply but it cannot be used to support statutory curriculum delivery or teaching materials.

You must use the grants for the reason stated in your application form.

All groups and organisations who are properly constituted and have a current bank account can apply for projects that benefit local communities. Check with your local county councillor or Member Hub Service by emailing Members.Desk@kent.gov.uk if you're unsure if your group or organisation would be eligible.

County councillors may jointly support a project where it benefits more than one area or community.

Religious group applications will be considered, but must show that the project will bring wider community benefit.

Who can't apply:

• individuals
• political party groups.

The grant is a one-off. There is no funding for any future costs.