The Empowering Councillors and Communities Scheme is a scheme which grants £10,000 per year to each of Northamptonshire County Council’s 73 councillors to spend within their electoral division.
Councillors can fund large or small schemes which will be of benefit to local people and the local community. For example, your councillor could give money towards new playground equipment for a local park, a disabled access ramp for a community centre or even pay for coach hire for a day out for elderly residents.
Councillors can roll their money forward for up to 4 years if they wish to fund larger projects. They can also match fund projects with other councillors and organisations.
You can apply for funding through your County Councillor if you are an organisation with its own bank account and which doesn’t receive direct funding from Northamptonshire County Council.
Examples of organisations eligible for funding are:
- Resident’s Associations
- Scout and Guide Groups
- Parish Councils
- Voluntary groups
- Charitable organisations
- Sports clubs
If you would like to contact your County Councillor you can find their details by using one of the links below: