Community Grants
Cwmaman Town Council may award grants to community organisations that can demonstrate a clear need for financial support and show how their work will benefit residents of Cwmaman.
Grants may support projects or activities that:
- provide a service to the community;
- enhance residents' quality of life;
- improve the local environment; or
- promote Cwmaman in a positive way.
The Council invites grant applications twice a year. The total grants budget is £5,000 per financial year, split into two rounds of £2,500 each. Each round's £2,500 is a shared pot divided between all successful applicants in that round, so awards will depend on how many applications are received — organisations should apply for a realistic amount rather than the full round total. Details of current application periods and closing dates will be published on this page.
Before applying, organisations should read the Council's Grant Awarding Policy carefully.
Who can apply?
Applications may be made by non-profit or charitable organisations.
The Council will not normally award grants to:
- individuals;
- private or commercial organisations operated to make a profit or surplus;
- projects or expenditure that have already taken place; or
- national organisations or local groups that can obtain sufficient funding from a national parent organisation.
Only one application from each organisation will be considered in any financial year.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted using the Council's official online grant application form. All questions should be answered fully, and applicants should provide enough information — including all required supporting documents — for the Council to assess the application.
Community Grant Application Form
Applicants will normally be required to provide:
- a copy of the organisation's constitution or details of its aims and purpose;
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Cwmaman Town Council may award grants to community organisations that can demonstrate a clear need for financial support and show how their work will benefit residents of Cwmaman.
Grants may support projects or activities that:
- provide a service to the community;
- enhance residents' quality of life;
- improve the local environment; or
- promote Cwmaman in a positive way.
The Council invites grant applications twice a year. The total grants budget is £5,000 per financial year, split into two rounds of £2,500 each. Each round's £2,500 is a shared pot divided between all successful applicants in that round, so awards will depend on how many applications are received — organisations should apply for a realistic amount rather than the full round total.
The deadline for the current round is Wednesday 23 September 2026.
Before applying, organisations should read the Council's Grant Awarding Policy and guidance document carefully.
Who can apply?
Applications may be made by non-profit or charitable organisations.
The Council will not normally award grants to:
- individuals;
- private or commercial organisations operated to make a profit or surplus;
- projects or expenditure that have already taken place; or
- national organisations or local groups that can obtain sufficient funding from a national parent organisation.
Only one application from each organisation will be considered in any financial year.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted using the Council's official online grant application form. All questions should be answered fully, and applicants should provide enough information — including all required supporting documents — for the Council to assess the application.
Community Grant Application Form
Applicants will normally be required to provide:
- a copy of the organisation's constitution or details of its aims and purpose;
- full details of the proposed project or activity;
- an explanation of how the grant will benefit the local community;
- the number or proportion of beneficiaries living within the Cwmaman electoral area;
- evidence of the need for financial support; and
- the previous year's accounts or, for a new organisation or initiative, a detailed budget and business plan.
All supporting documents should be uploaded as part of the online form. If you have any difficulty completing the form or need to discuss your application, contact the Clerk:
Email: [email protected]
How applications are decided
Each application will be considered on its own merits. The Council has a limited grants budget and cannot guarantee that every eligible application will receive funding, or receive the full amount requested.
All applicants will be contacted after the Council has made its decision.
Successful applicants must use the grant only for the purpose approved by the Council. Evidence of expenditure may be requested, and any funding that remains unspent at the end of the financial year must be returned to the Council unless it has approved an alternative use in writing.