Surrey County Council Reopens £50M Community Project Funding Until 2026

Several community funding initiatives have recently opened or reopened to support local projects and development. Surrey County Council has relaunched its Your Fund Surrey (YFS) Small Community Projects Fund, offering grants between £1,000 and £50,000 to support a wide range of capital community projects such as play areas, community gardens, and accessible facilities, having already awarded nearly £7 million to over 500 projects since 2023. Each Surrey County Councillor manages a £50,000 allocation to fund smaller projects in their local areas, emphasizing the council's commitment to empowering neighborhoods. In Port Stephens, Australia, local councils have opened applications for grants of up to $6,000 for community projects and scholarships aimed at supporting young people through financial aid and mentorship. Meanwhile, in Lynn, UK, community groups are invited to host conversations to help shape the allocation of up to £20 million over ten years from the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, focusing on a range of themes like regeneration, education, and community cohesion. These funding opportunities highlight a global trend of encouraging grassroots participation in community development and investment in local infrastructure and social support systems.