Community and voluntary groups across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for grants from £1,000 up to £7,500 as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches a new Neighbourhood Fund.

Opening on Monday 5 October 2026, the fund has been created to support projects and services that respond to local priorities identified through West Northamptonshire’s Local Area Partnerships (LAPs).

LAPs remain a vital part of our place-based approach to improving health and wellbeing. They are designed to foster collaboration among local organisations and communities, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and community-led solutions that reduce health inequalities and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. They bring together residents, public services, and local organisations to better understand local challenges and identify priorities that matter most to communities.

Funding will be available for projects and services that address one or more of the identified neighbourhood priorities while improving health and wellbeing, strengthening community assets and being shaped by local people. The fund is open to Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, Town and Parish Councils, and community groups looking to develop collaborative projects or services with local residents. Details of the five neighbourhoods and their neighbourhood priorities are available on the West Northamptonshire Council Local Area Partnerships webpage

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