Stronger Communities Fund qualifying criteria
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Our business has a positive impact on people, homes, and neighbourhoods. We are committed to this ethos and support local community groups and partners to deliver projects and services for the benefit of our customers.
Stronger Communities Fund
Selwood Housing’s Stronger Communities Fund is a grant scheme aimed at improving the lives of our customers and the communities where they live.
Our grant funding can be used to cover the whole cost of a project, or as a contribution towards a larger cost. We generally distribute small grants but will consider applications requesting a maximum of £2000.
Qualifying criteria
Applications must be for projects that can evidence a benefit to our customers or a community initiative in one of our neighbourhoods.
To be considered for funding, your project must also deliver at least one of the following benefits for Selwood Housing customers:
- To provide relief, support or essential goods for those in need due to poverty.
- To promote tolerance, understanding and respect between diverse groups within our communities.
- To involve more people in local decision-making.
- To involve more people in the life of their community.
- Strengthening existing community groups and supporting the formation of new ones.
- To help people to learn new skills or improve existing ones, thereby fostering self-reliance, confidence, and independence.
- To improve the appearance of the local area and/or make it a better place to live in.
Application open window
Applications for Selwood Housing funding can only be submitted during the months listed in the table below.
| Application window opens | Application window closes |
|---|---|
| 1 April | 31 May |
| 1 July | 31 August |
| 1 October | 30 November |
| 1 January | 28 February |
Apply for funding
If you have a project that fits our criteria, you can apply for funding through our Stronger Communities Fund using our online application form.
If you have any questions or if you would prefer to complete a physical application form, contact makeadifference@selwoodhousing.com or contact 01225 715 715 and ask to speak to the customer involvement and communities team.
Stronger Community Funding Policy 2025-2028
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Match funding grants
Organisations that offer grant funding for community projects
Wiltshire Community Foundation
Mendip Hills National Landscape
Many local town and parish councils also offer community grants. Visit their websites to find out more.
