Community Grants 2026/27
Backing local ideas. Strengthening Narberth.
Narberth’s community life is powered by local organisations, volunteers and people with ideas for making the town an even better place to live.
Narberth Town Council is proud to invest in projects that create clear and lasting benefits for local residents — from community events and equipment to programmes, improvements and new initiatives.
What funding is available?
Two grant routes, proportionate to your project
Up to £500
For new or emerging groups, start-up activities, one-off projects and events, minor equipment purchases and limited community activities.
Supporting evidence is kept proportionate for smaller applications.
£501 to £3,000
For larger community projects, equipment, programmes, capital improvements, wider community events and initiatives delivering measurable outcomes.
More detailed financial and organisational evidence is required.
Requests above £3,000 may only be considered in exceptional circumstances and may require additional financial scrutiny and supporting information.
Who can apply?
Community organisations
Applications are welcomed from registered charities, voluntary and community organisations, Community Interest Companies, sports clubs, community associations, not-for-profit organisations, constituted groups and new or emerging community groups.
Community benefit
Rooted in Narberth
Projects should normally take place in Narberth or demonstrate a clear and substantial benefit to Narberth residents.
We particularly welcome projects that create enduring community value, strengthen local organisations and help activities become sustainable.
Check the policy
Read the Grants Policy before applying. It explains eligibility, evidence requirements and how applications are assessed.
Complete the form
Tell us what you want to deliver, who will benefit, what the funding will pay for and when the project will take place.
Add your evidence
Include the supporting information for your funding tier and quotations, estimates or other evidence of costs.
Submit to the Clerk
Email the completed form and supporting documents to the Clerk before the published deadline.
What should you include?
Evidence matched to the size of your request
All applications
Project information
- a completed application form;
- a clear project description and timetable;
- a breakdown of project costs;
- quotations, estimates or other cost evidence;
- other funding or fundraising details, where applicable; and
- a signed declaration.
Small grants
Up to £500
- evidence that the organisation or group is active;
- organisation bank details, where applicable; and
- a supporting statement or reference where appropriate.
Standard grants
£501 to £3,000
- constitution or governing document;
- most recent approved accounts;
- the most recent bank statement and evidence of banking arrangements;
- a project budget;
- public liability insurance, where appropriate; and
- a safeguarding policy where children or vulnerable adults are involved.
How applications are assessed
A fair and consistent approach
Councillors consider each eligible application against the published policy and the funding available. The assessment looks at:
- community benefit
- the number of people likely to benefit
- value for money
- sustainability and lasting impact
- whether the project is realistic and deliverable
- match funding or other support, where applicable
- the organisation’s capacity to deliver the work
- whether the project can reduce future reliance on grant funding
Before you apply
What cannot normally be funded
Funding cannot normally be provided for retrospective costs, private profit, debts, recurring operational deficits, core salaries, utility costs or responsibilities belonging to another public body.
Please note
Grants are discretionary
The Council may approve, reduce, defer or refuse an application, or attach appropriate conditions to an award. Inclusion within the Council’s budget does not create an automatic entitlement to funding.
Application forms and policy
Choose the form for the amount you are requesting
Please use the Small Grant form for requests up to £500, or the Standard Grant form for requests from £501 to £3,000.
2026 Grants Policy
Check eligibility, evidence requirements, assessment criteria and award conditions.
Download link coming shortly
Small Grant Application Form
For smaller projects and activities, with proportionate supporting evidence.
Download link coming shortly
Standard Grant Application Form
For larger projects requiring more detailed financial and organisational evidence.
Download link coming shortly
What happens next?
After you submit an application
The Clerk checks that the application is complete and may request clarification.
Eligible applications are presented to Full Council for consideration.
Councillors consider benefit, need, value, sustainability and available funding.
The applicant is informed of the decision and any conditions attached.
Celebrating community impact
Good local ideas, made possible
Every successful grant represents local ambition, volunteer effort and an opportunity to make a positive difference. Grant recipients may be asked to share photographs and a short account of what their project achieved, helping the Council celebrate the organisations contributing so much to life in Narberth.
During 2026/27, we look forward to sharing the projects supported through the programme and the difference they make.
Need help?
Grant enquiries
If you are unsure whether your project is eligible or what supporting information to provide, contact the Clerk before submitting your application.
Emailclerk@narberthtowncouncil.gov.wales
Telephone01834 504020
Office hours10:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
The Clerk can explain the application process and evidence requirements but cannot guarantee that an application will receive funding.