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Cost of living support

Financial advice and emotional support on how you can ease the cost of living squeeze.

Find a grant

Browse a list of available Uttlesford grants and see if you're eligible to apply for them. Also find information on other local and national grant schemes.

Use this page to find a list of available grants offered by us.

These grants are for:

  • voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (for example, a charity)
  • individuals
  • small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses

We have also included some information on grants offered by:

  • other organisations to support work in the community
  • government departments

Business grants

Rural England Prosperity Fund

The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is an addendum to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and aims to support activities that specifically address the particular challenges rural areas face.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund

The current fund closed on 14 February 2023. Applications to submit projects for funding in years 2023-24 and 2024-25 will open in due course.
 

Community grants

Bike events in Saffron Walden

The Essex Community Initiatives Fund offering grants of up to £10k. Voluntary organisations, community groups and town and parish councils across Essex are being invited to bid for funding to help create resilient and vibrant communities, as part of our commitment to level up the county.

The current grant fund closed on 5 January 2023. We will have another round of funding to tackle the climate crisis available later in the year.
 

Housing grants

Community Housing Fund small grant

A small grants scheme to assist community groups who want to deliver affordable housing to meet identified need in their area. 

Disabled facilities grants

Disabled facilities grants (DFG) are available to disabled persons who have been assessed as eligible by an Occupational Therapist.

Housing assistance grants

We have a number of grants, loans and practical assistance to help home owners in receipt of income-related benefits carry out essential repairs and improve energy efficiency.

Housing repairs assistance grant

A grant to help with repairs or extra insulation if you are in receipt of a means tested benefit.
 

 

Grant funding from other originations

Aircraft noise sound insulation grant

London Stansted's enhanced sound insulation grant scheme can provide funding to help deal with excessive aircraft noise.

Green grants and assistance for businesses and the public sector

Energy efficiency funds are now available for businesses and the public sector.

Homes for Ukraine: can you help?

A grant of up to £10,000 fro householders to help you to make your home more energy efficient.

Local grant funding opportunities

Information to assist groups and organisations within Uttlesford who may be looking at sourcing local funding opportunities.

 

Government grants

Find government grants

Find a grant is a service that allows you to search government grants on GOV.UK.