Grants & funding

Our grant schemes are aimed at supporting local groups and organisations put on events, activities and projects in the local area. 

We have various grant schemes that open and close throughout the year ranging from £250 to £3,000. Occasionally we open larger grant schemes in search of projects and organisations that can help deliver the WMBL Plan and publish those opportunities here. If you’re applying for a grant, please make sure your project meets the two essential criteria. Your project must:

  • Share William Morris Big Local’s values and relate to one of the themes which the community has elected to focus on.
  • Happen within the William Morris area of Walthamstow or clearly evidence how it can benefit people living in the William Morris area.

Community Chest

 Funding window is open until 21st April 2024 

  • Project funds up to £1000
  • Street Party fund up to £250
  • Ideal for any project or event that helps people feel more connected to the area and their neighbours
  • Simple application process with advice and guidance available from us on how to do it

Green grants

Funding now permanently closed

  • Ideal for small to medium scale improvements to outdoor spaces in the William Morris area
  • 35 projects were awarded a Green Grant between 2018-2023 
  • All Green Grant funding has now been allocated