Aspire community grants
Applications for 2022/23 are open from 1 April 2022.
Small projects and activities can claim funding for one-off costs.
Grants are £500 but can be up to £1,000.
Grant support is only available to:
- charitable
- social enterprise
- community
- voluntary organisations
Organisations receiving funding from the council through separate funding agreements are not eligible.
We will review applications and assess what funding is available. This will be based on our criteria.
To apply, complete the Aspire grants application form (Word doc) [415KB] or for more information email aspiregrants@guildford.gov.uk.
For advice on a project, email community.wellbeing@guildford.gov.uk.
is our community crowd funding platform, for larger projects. You can raise money from the community access and our Guildford Community Fund.
If you are a:
- local charity
- voluntary group or club
You can raise money through the Guildford Community Lottery.
King's Coronation community grants
Aspire community grants are launching a special coronation grant.
The grant will help you to celebrate the King's Coronation.
This could be:
- a commemorative event
- picnic
- street party
- community project that marks the historic event
A grant of up to £500 is available for activities held from April to September 2023.
To apply, complete the King's Coronation community grant application form (Word doc) [160KB] .
Completed applications should be returned to aspiregrants@guildford.gov.uk.