GBC Community Fund

The Community Fund is aimed at local community groups and voluntary organisations and is composed of monies collected from developments as part of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) as well as additional Council funding.

Grants of up to £5,000 are for local groups and organisations to improve community places, spaces and activities. If you have any queries, please email the GBC Grants Officer at  gbcgrants@gosport.gov.uk

Community Fund guidance and application form

Grants Sub-Board - Key Dates for 2025-2026

The funds are open all year round for applicants to submit Expressions of Interest and full applications. Please see the Council's webpage and guidance for more information on how to apply.

Please note that the submission date is in advance of the board meeting to allow sufficient time for bids to be properly assessed and compiled into a report for circulation to Council officers and members. Bids submitted after the submission deadline may be considered for the following board meeting. 

Please note additional documentation is required to be submitted with the grant application form. Applicants should have these documents readily available for uploading before starting the online form as applications once started cannot be saved and resumed later.

Additional documents can include:

• proof of property ownership or a letter of consent from the landlord
• Quotes for all items over £1,500
• Proof of current insurance policy or policies
• Copy of a recent bank statement or proof of bank account name, account and sort code numbers.

For further information please contact gbcgrants@gosport.gov.uk