If you have an idea for a local project then you can apply for a grant from the Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund.

You can apply for amounts over £5,000. The maximum depends on the area your project is based in.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 October 2018.

There'll be a public vote in December 2018 to help decide which projects receive funding.

Successful proposals will be notified by January 2019 with projects to start from March 2019.

Who can apply

Organisations such as registered charities and companies, and individuals can apply.

If you're an individual, then you'll need to apply in partnership with a constituted organisation (My Community website).

What kind of projects

The Greenwich Neighbourhood Growth Fund can be spent on anything which addresses the impact of development in an area.

This could include projects which provide community facilities, environmental improvements, new play equipment, and improvements to community buildings.

Projects should address the issues that most need improving in each area, as identified by the 2017 Greenwich Residents Survey.

The funding will support the set up costs but not the ongoing maintenance and running costs.

Read the full guidance for more information

Previous successful projects

The last round of applications closed in February 2018. Thirteen projects were submitted that met the required criteria and all received funding. These included projects such as:

• replacing windows at a play centre
• creating a sensory garden for a hospice
• running a digital inclusion programme.

Download the full list of successful projects

Get more information at our drop in sessions

We're running sessions for you to come along and find out more information. They're informal and an opportunity for you to ask questions and get advice on your proposal. Sessions are place on:

• Monday 15 October, 6pm to 8pm - Woolwich Town Hall, Room 5.