Grants

West Oxfordshire District Council operates a range of grant schemes and these are listed below. The Council also subscribes to Grants4.info, an online database, which allows the public to search for external grants and sources of funding. Please see the Grants4.info page for more information.

Leisure and Tourism grants:

Arts Achievement Award. To assist individuals to further their artistic ambitions.
Arts Higher Achievers Award. To support individuals achieving excellence in the arts.
Heritage Support. To support local history groups and museums to develop heritage opportunities.
Individual Development in Sport, Active Recreation and Play. To assist individuals who wish to achieve sport or play related qualifications.
Lottery Support. To assist clubs and organisations seeking to gain Lottery funding by contributing to the partnership element of their application.
Outdoor Recreation and Play Facilities. For councils, committees and groups to develop their facilities.
Sport and Active Recreation. For sports clubs, playing field management committees, and similar voluntary organisations.
Sports Achievement Award. For individuals to support their development of sports talent.
Sports Higher Achievers Award. To support individuals achieving excellence in sport.
Support for the Arts. To support groups in the development of arts opportunities.
Village Halls (Minor Scheme). To contribute towards small scale improvement costs to existing village halls.
Village Halls (Major Scheme). To contribute towards new build or major refurbishment of village halls.

Community and Conservation:

Village Shops. To support the viability of village shops. To find out more contact our Business Team or telephone 01993 861485.
Building Conservation. To support projects for the enhancement of listed buildings and conservation areas. To find out more contact Planning Services or telephone 01993 861666
West Oxfordshire & Cherwell Partnership offer advice and guidance for community projects looking for funding within rural West Oxfordshire. To find out more please call Sara Anthony on 01993 861484.

Housing improvements:

Disabled Facilities Grants. For adaptations to homes occupied by disabled person.
Housing Assistance Grants. For repairs and other measures for owner occupiers and private tenants.

Business:

Business Rate Relief. For businesses and charity. To find out more contact us or telephone 01993 861040.

A Guide to Funding in Oxfordshire is produced jointly by all the Oxfordshire councils providing information about financial support from a wide range of sources.

Still looking for funding? Try searching the Grants4.info database.