Strategic Grant Round 1 2026/27

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Thank you for your interest in applying to the Strategic Grants Fund for the financial year 2026/27.

This fund is part of the RISE development programme, designed to support not-for-profit organisations, covering sectors from Culture, Leisure and Community.

Project delivery funding up to 10k: 
Your project must meet one or more of the priorities, with a maximum of 5% core cost *(includes back-office expenditure that would be paid for, e.g. day to day management, utilities, office support, etc.).

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Core funding costs up to 4k:
If your organisation’s core objectives meet one of the Strategic Grants priorities, you may apply for core funding rather than project support. Core costs mean financial support for non-project-based activity such as back-office expenditure that would be paid for, e.g. day-to-day management, utilities, office support, regular staffing, etc.). 

Project Priorities:

Projects that contribute to the corporate plan returning pride to our district.

  • Greener: Improve education and awareness-raising in the community on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.
  • Fairer: Improve access to food and health services to support healthy lifestyles.
  • Better: Alleviate poverty and deprivation by offering support for education and training to develop skills to support employment.
  • Stronger: Promote inclusion and challenge discrimination by encouraging participation in cultural and leisure activities that celebrate diversity and strengthen community bonds.

Please read the RISE Strategic Grants Guidelines R1 2026/27 before starting your online application, and if you have any questions, please send an email to

Deadline for applications is 9:00am Tuesday 9th June 2026. All projects must take place between between 9th June 2026 and 23rd March 2027

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We look forward to receiving your application!

The application form is structured in the following format:

  • Section A: Eligibility & Governing Documents
  • Section B: About Your Organisation & Financial Position
  • Section C: Project Detail
  • Section D: Evaluation of funding
  • Section E: Financial Breakdown & Declaration

Please complete all questions marked with * as we will not be able to assess incomplete applications and you will not be able to submit the form.

If you have any questions regarding this application form email externaldevelopment@canterbury.gov.uk

Before you make your application, please confirm you have read the Strategic Grant Application Guide * Required
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