GBC Grants

Overview

Gosport Borough Council is pleased to be able to offer three grant funds.

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.

The Heritage Fund, is aimed at local organisations and businesses for the enhancement of local built and cultural heritage, and is composed of Council funding as part of the Heritage Action Zone legacy.

The Events Fund is aimed at supporting community events in the Borough.

How to apply

The guidance and application forms for funds have recently been updated, so please make sure you're using the most up to date versions, and that you include any additional documentation required. Applicants should have these documents readily available for uploading before starting the online application 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 (ies)
• Copy of a recent bank statement or proof of organisation's bank name, account and sort code numbers.

If you have any questions, please email gbcgrants@gosport.gov.uk.  Applications are assessed at the Council's Grants Sub-Board on a quarterly basis. Projects must be within the Borough and other conditions apply.