Community grants and funding
Witney Community Insight Fund
The Witney Central Community Insight Fund will award grants of up to £3,000 to support projects designed to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in line with the recommendations that emerged as a result of the Oxfordshire Data Hub – Health and Social Care – Community Insight Profiles, which are:
- SEND and neurodiverse needs
- Young people
- Asylum seekers
- Life skills
- Social isolation through befriending and community transport initiatives
- Local environment improvements
How to apply
Before you apply for a grant, we ask that you first send us a quick Expression of Interest (EOI). This helps us check that your idea and organisation are eligible, so you don’t spend time on a full application unnecessarily. If that’s the case, we’ll do our best to offer advice, support, or point you towards other funding options that might suit you better.
If you’re eligible to apply for funding, we’ll then invite you to complete a full online application. You’ll need to submit your online application by Monday 6 October.
Who can apply?
- Local voluntary and community groups
- Charities
- New or emerging community-led initiatives
Need help?
If you have questions, need support with your application, or would like to request a paper version of the application form contact [email protected] or book in a call with our Community Funding Officer.
Witney Central Community Insight Fund Support for Applicants - pdf - 293 Kb
Westhive
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Westhive’s innovative civic crowdfunding platform brings together residents, local businesses, the council, and organizations to jointly fund projects that transform local places for the better.
Why apply?
The platform introduces more flexibility to support a wider range of projects that address local needs and aspirations. Plus, through this funding scheme, you have the chance to be considered for two valuable funding opportunities:
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Westhive Main Fund: Up to £12,000 or 75% of your project costs (whichever is less)
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UKSPF Fund: Up to £20,000 or 50% of your project costs (whichever is less) for capital projects
If you want to find out more about what is involved with running a crowdfunding campaign through Westhive, take a look at the slides and recording from recent project creator workshop.
We’re proud to have supported a diverse range of community-led projects and are thrilled to open applications for our 5th funding round, now accepting submissions until Wednesday 17 September 2025.
If you have any questions at all contact us at [email protected] or book in a call with our Community Funding Officer.
Community Activity Grant
Our Community Activity Grant (CAG) scheme is now open!
This initiative offers one-off grants between £500 and £1,000 to support voluntary groups, charities, and emerging community-led projects that promote collective action and stronger community connections.
Application Deadline: Tuesday 12 August 2025
Who can apply?
- Local voluntary and community groups
- Charities
- New or emerging community-led initiatives
How to apply?
Before submitting your online application, please make sure you’ve read the supporting information for applicants below.
Need help?
If you have questions, need support with your application, or would like to request a paper version of the application form contact [email protected] or book in a call with our Community Funding Officer.
Closed Grants
Three Year Grant Agreements - 2024 to 2027
Applications closed on 31 December 2023.
Our 2024 to 2027 Three Year Grant Agreements have now been awarded. You can see the groups we have funded and how they are using their grant to support the community in the file below:
Grant review 2023
A review of the council’s grant budget was agreed by the Executive on 8 March 2023. You can read about the proposal here:
Contact: [email protected]
Other grants
We subscribe to Grants Online Local, a free, user-friendly service to help organisations identify funding sources available for specific projects. You will need to register the first time you use the site.
To search for grants, please visit: