Newhaven Town Council’s Grants Scheme – Open for applications
Newhaven Town Council has a discretionary grants scheme, the purpose of which is to award sums of money to voluntary groups working in Newhaven for the benefit of Newhaven people.
Grants available:
Up to £500
£501 – £3,000
Are you looking for financial support for your Newhaven-based Community Group?
If your organisation can address one or more of the following criteria, then you may be able to apply for a grant:
- Charitable and non-profit making organisations based in Newhaven. Established for charitable, benevolent, social, cultural, recreational or philanthropic purposes with a clearly stated social ambition for the community of Newhaven
- National Charitable organisations, but only to local branches where the grant can be seen to directly benefit Newhaven residents
- A Newhaven based club/association/charity/sports club serving a specific section of the community or the community as a whole
- A social enterprise which can demonstrate that their initiative(s) will have a positive and sustainable impact on Newhaven
- Able where appropriate, to demonstrate that Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding measures are in place, usually in the form of an appropriate policy that requires those working directly with children and vulnerable adults to be DBS checked and approved
Closing Date For Applications is 9am on Monday 6th October 2025.
Please read the Grant Policy & Guidelines before completing an application form
The policy and application forms can be downloaded from below. Alternatively, please contact Newhaven Town Council on 01273 516100 or email admin@newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk
Newhaven Town Council Grant Policy & Guidelines 2024
2025 Small Grant Application Form – up to £500
2025 Large Grant Application Form – £501 to £3000