The Community Services Investment Fund has been established to provide greater financial stability for organisations delivering work that creates positive outcomes for residents, communities and the environment, whilst also supporting the Council’s priorities.  

The fund will support projects that contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: 

• Climate Resilience – achieving a reduction in carbon emissions and creating sustainable communities that are resilient to climate impacts, primarily flooding, extreme heat, and drought.  
• Nature Recovery – enhancing the natural environment to increase biodiversity, alongside providing wider opportunities for people to access it and understand its value.
• Community Wellbeing – reducing health inequalities and creating more connected communities to enable people to enjoy a better quality of life. 

Applications are welcomed from:

• Constituted voluntary and community groups 
• Registered and excepted charities 
• Community Interest Companies 
• Independent statutory bodies in appropriate circumstances.  

Collaborative applications and partnership approaches are particularly encouraged. 

Key dates 

• Applications open: Monday 20 July  
• Community Services Investment Fund Application Clinic: Wednesday 19 August, 12pm-4:30pm: 30-minute advice sessions are available to organisations who intend to submit an application. Sessions can be held via Microsoft Teams, by telephone or in person at the Woodgreen office, book your slot here.  
• Application deadline: Wednesday 16 September, 5pm.
• Funding start date: April 2027 

Full guidance, eligibility criteria and application documents are available once you register or log in to the Publica Group Electronic Tendering Site here. If you have any issues with registering or logging in, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at procurement@publicagroup.uk who will be on hand to help.