Community Event Grant Scheme 2026

The Community Event Grant Scheme supports the delivery of a diverse range of community events and festivals within Ashford Borough. The scheme helps event organisers re-establish and reconnect to their audience, promoting active participation of residents in community life. The council provides funding for events that are delivered within the borough, open to the whole community, free to attend or provide some free activity, provide opportunities for volunteering and community participation, promote environmentally responsible and sustainable behaviour, and are delivered in the 2026/27 financial year. Applications are accepted from 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, with funding decisions provided within four weeks of the application deadline.