Community Grants

The council provide grants to voluntary and community organisations to help build thriving communities and improve the quality of life for the residents of the Vale of White Horse district, through projects that; create healthy, sustainable and inclusive communities, provides infrastructure that meets local need, and that take action on climate change and nature recovery.

If you would like to stay up to date with our grants, external grant funding and training, council events or relevant news for community organisations, please sign up to our Community Grants newsletter.

Community Grants for 2026/27

Abingdon Caldecott Health and Wellbeing Grant Scheme – open

Do you have a community-led project that aims to reduce health inequalities and to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in Abingdon Caldecott? We have a grant fund of £51,200 to support community groups to deliver services, activities or projects within, or to directly benefit residents of Abingdon Caldecott ward.

Abingdon Caldecott Health and Wellbeing Grant Scheme: further information

Climate Action Fund – opening 5 May 2026

Vale of White Horse District Council’s Climate Action Fund is to support local projects that help to tackle climate change or help restore nature in our district. We have a budget of £100,000 in 2026/27 and up to £10,000 is available for individual projects. Whether you are already involved in a local group or simply looking to start taking climate action, we would love to hear from you.

Climate Action Fund – further information

You can find out more about the (non-Covid related) grants awarded up to January 2026 in the download below.

VWHDC-funding-report-awards-up-to-January 2026 Vale of White Horse District Council grants awarded

If you would like further information about the grants awarded or completed, or other funding opportunities please contact the Grants team on grants@southandvale.gov.uk

White Horse Community Lottery

White Horse Community Lottery is a weekly lottery that raises money for good causes. From every £1 ticket sold, 60p will go to local good causes in Vale of White Horse working to benefit our communities.

Voluntary and charitable groups who operate in the district are invited to join and start benefiting from being part of the scheme. What’s more, it’s free for organisations to get involved!

You can find out more on the lottery website.

Other types of council funding

Disabled Facilities Grants – funding for home adaptations (please contact the Disabled Facilities Grant team on 01235 422436 for more information)
Business rates relief – how to apply for a reduction in your business rates (please email business.support@southandvale.gov.uk)
Energy saving grants – helping you make your home more energy-efficient
Home improvement loans – support for changes to your home

External funding opportunities

The council has also been made aware of external funding opportunities you may be interested in.

How we use your data and why

Please read more about how we may use your information and your rights, including those about accessing your records, by downloading our Community Enablement team’s Privacy Notice