Luton Citizens' Fund
PLEASE NOTE, we reserve the right to close applications early should the fund be heavily subscribed. Please submit your application as soon as you can.
Please read the criteria document here before applying.
The Luton Citizens’ Fund will provide grants of up to £3,500 to not-for-profit groups who deliver projects or services in Luton. The fund is administered by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation on behalf of Luton Council.
The main objectives for this fund are:
- A town built on fairness and social justice.
- Improving health inequalities.
- Improving the lives of children and young people.
- Working towards carbon net zero.
You can additionally request an uplift of £500 if you wish to opt in to preparing a carbon-reduction plan.
For more information, please read the criteria document here.
Please read the criteria document carefully before submitting your application.
The Luton Citizens’ Fund follows the principles of Participatory Budgeting – a model which asks residents to decide which community organisations should receive funding for the benefit of their community. Therefore applicants will need to commit to attending a local decision day on Saturday 18th January 2025.
Details of what is expected from applicants can be found in the criteria document. Applicants will need to demonstrate that their project meets one or more of the themes outlined above and will take place between 01/03/25 and 31/12/25.
If you have any questions or are unsure if your project fits the criteria please contact us on [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
PLEASE NOTE, we reserve the right to close applications early should the fund be heavily subscribed. Please submit your application as soon as you can.
The deadline for applications is Monday 21st October at 12pm midday.
North:
North area includes Barnfield, Bramingham, Northwell & Sundon Park wards.
South:
South area includes Central, Farley, High Town & South wards.
West:
West area includes Challney, Leagrave, Lewsey & Poets wards.
East:
East area includes Round Green, Stopsley, Wigmore & Vauxhall wards.
Central:
Central area includes Beech Hill, Biscot, Dallow & Saints wards..
