Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk
Small Capital Grants Scheme
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to contribute towards capital projects, including:
- Building and refurbishment costs
- Maintenance costs of a building or premises e.g. contracted work to make a repair
- Large pieces of equipment, including those required for maintenance e.g. a lawnmower, costed at more than £500 per item
Fund Aims
A wide range of activities can be funded through capital grants, and need to meet at least one of the outcomes listed below:
- Improved understanding of different people and cultures in our local community
For example, reminiscence and oral history projects, local history exhibitions, parish surveys, projects to bring together different cultures or generations. - Increased involvement from people who face barriers to participation in community life
For example, involving people in learning activities, integrated sports activities for disabled and non-disabled people, school holiday activities for families on low income, activities in rural areas where access to public transport is limited. - Greater use of community buildings or outdoor community spaces particularly in rural areas
For example, refurbishing buildings to support new activities, equipment for village film clubs/ luncheon clubs/ drama clubs etc., children’s play areas, multi-use games areas, wildlife/ community gardens, environmental improvements. - Healthier and safer lifestyles for the whole community
For example, promoting healthier eating, running self-help groups, sports projects, walking and cycling projects and well-being classes. - Increased participation in arts and cultural activities which are accessible to the whole community
For example, developing music skills, events that attract new audiences, taster sessions to introduce people to the arts, using new venues, community theatre or music productions.
Criteria
- Grants can cover up to 1/3 of the total cost of your project, up to a maximum grant of £10,000. A match-funding contribution of at least 2/3 of the total project cost is required.
- Three comparable quotes must be submitted with your application, showing the total cost of the project. The requested amount should be no more than 1/3 of one of the three quotes provided. Your application will need to show clearly how the remainder of your costs will be raised.
- All projects need to adhere to the relevant Building Regulations and Planning Requirements. Any required permissions must be in place at the time of applying. Applications cannot include the costs of gaining such permissions, or other pre-build works or surveys.
A total of £38,850 is available for grant making in the capital stream.
Please note: Capital applications for £1,000 or less, may, at the discretion of the panel, be 100% funded without the need for match-funding. However the panel would normally expect the applicant to make a contribution.
Exclusions
- Town and Parish Councils are not eligible to apply.
- Organisations in receipt of a Service Level Agreement from the Borough Council are not eligible to apply for capital or revenue support from this Fund, even if your project is separate to your core business funded by the SLA.
- Organisations that received a grant from this Fund (through either the Capital or Revenue stream) earlier in 2025 are not eligible to apply for further funding in this round.
Please note all successful applicants will be required to include the logo for the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk on all relevant materials and publicity, and include the words ‘supported by’. You can download the logo using the link at the bottom of this page – if you need any other formats, or require any assistance to use the logo, please get in touch. The Borough Council will need to approve any publicity relating to a grant from this fund.
Funding decisions are expected to be announced in September 2025.
Call for Applications
Open
Maximum Grant
£10,000
Deadline
14 July 2025 – 12:00pm
Who can apply?
Charity, Faith organisation, Social Enterprise/CIC, and Voluntary/Community Group
Eligible Area
King’s Lynn & West Norfolk
Find Out More & Apply
Interested? Talk to Corrie
