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Town Council Grants

Edenbridge Town Council provides grants to help fund local organisations and their projects that are of benefit to the residents of Edenbridge. Applications are considered annually, at the Charities and Grants meeting held in November. The Council also awards Service Level Agreements to help local organisations deliver community services.

Edenbridge Town Council Grants Policy

CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) funding

The Council also awards funding for infrastructure projects that will benefit the local community. Find out more about Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – Edenbridge Town Council  and view our CIL Reports – Edenbridge Town Council for information about previous awards.

Apply for CIL funding

Apply for a Grant

Grant applications are open – deadline: 5pm on Tuesday 20 October 2026

For the financial year 2026/27 the total grants budget is £8,000.00

The next Charities and Grants Committee meeting to decide applications will be held:

Charities & Grants - 30 Nov 2026

Before completing your application, please read the Edenbridge Town Council Grants Policy

Grants Application Form 2026 (Word)

Grants Application Form 2026 (PDF)

Completed applications should be emailed to: accounts@edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk

Successful grant applicants will be asked to complete and return a grant-evaluation-form

For infrastructure projects, you can apply for CIL funding.

Grants given in recent years

View our Grant Awards 2025

View our Grant History Chart

Other Grants

  1. Kent Community Waste Prevention fund (closes 9 October 2026) – a new grant programme designed to support community-led projects that reduce household waste and promote reuse, repair and prevention activities across Kent.Community groups, residents’ associations, charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), social enterprises, parish and town councils can apply for grants ranging from £500 to £5,000. Projects may focus on a range of household waste streams, including food, textiles, electrical items and general waste.The fund is supported by the Kent Resource Partnership and Kent County Council, with successful applicants also able to access fully funded environmental sustainability training through the Low Carbon Kent Training Centre.
  2. An extensive list of current funding opportunities is available via the Rural Funding Digest – Rural Services Network
  3. Tesco Community Grants – open to charities and community organisations to apply for a grant of up to £1,500. Every three months, three local good causes are selected to be in the blue token customer vote in Tesco stores throughout the UK.
  4. Waitrose Community Matters – this in-store scheme offers a share of £1,000 between three local organisations. The proportion of that share is decided by store customers placing a token in a voting box after their shop. For more information and how to apply visit Waitrose store in Edenbridge.
  5. Funding for All – provides free, expert fundraising advice to small charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises from across Kent and Medway.

You may also be interested in the Edenbridge Foodbank.

Grant News

Latest Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding awards for Edenbridge

The Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Board has approved funding for several local improvement projects that will benefit residents and community facilities across the town. What is CIL funding? The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local planning authorities such as Sevenoaks District Council can apply to new developments. The money collected from […]

Could your infrastructure project get a funding boost? Apply now!

Following November’s successful bids and awards, there is another opportunity to apply for CIL funding. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a fee that local authorities can impose on new developments to generate funding for infrastructure, facilities, and services in their area. Local community groups can apply to access a portion of the CIL funds managed […]

Grants available – don’t miss out!

Don’t miss out on funding for your community group or initiative! There are several grant schemes currently inviting applications: Edenbridge Town Council Edenbridge Town Council Annual Grants and CIL funding Apply by 20 October Sevenoaks District Council Sevenoaks District Council Community Grants Scheme Apply by 6 October Better Together and Sevenoaks District Council Arts and Creativity Grants […]

Community funding available – apply by 20 October

Annual Grants Individual and community groups can now apply for a share of £8,000 from the Council’s annual grants fund. If you are part of a local initiative that makes a difference in our community then we want to hear from you! Don’t miss out on this opportunity. In previous years we’ve supported fantastic projects […]

Council approves new Service Level Agreements with Eden Valley Museum and HOUSE

At the latest Full Council meeting (7 July), councillors voted to renew Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the Eden Valley Museum and the HOUSE youth project – helping to secure important community services for the coming year. What is an SLA? A Service Level Agreement (SLA) is a formal contract between the Council and an […]

Community groups receive financial boost from Council’s Annual Grants

Community groups and initiatives in Edenbridge have once again benefitted from the Town Council’s Annual Grants scheme, with funding awarded to a variety of projects aimed at enhancing local services and activities. Each year, the Council invites applications from organisations dedicated to supporting the Edenbridge community. The grants are designed to encourage and expand activities […]

CIL applications invited for infrastructure projects

Following November’s successful bids and awards, there is another opportunity to apply for CIL funding.   The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a fee that local authorities can impose on new developments to generate funding for infrastructure, facilities, and services in their area. Local community groups can apply to access a portion of the CIL […]

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