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The Gateway 14 Community Benefit Fund aims to support community groups, and provide valuable investment into community initiatives, that are within a five mile radius of Gateway 14.
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, town and parish councils, sports clubs
Up to £5,000 can be applied for towards projects that meet one or more of the Fund’s priorities
Closed for applications
Funding towards major infrastructure improvements to indoor and outdoor sports facilities outside of Stowmarket
Charities and organisations such as community groups, parish councils and sports clubs
Between £20,000 and £250,000 towards projects promoting increased uptake in sport and physical activity in the local area
Open for expressions of interest
Part of the new Rural Support Fund. Funding is available to help communities who want to try and save threatened village facilities, such as shops and pubs - with the aim of operating them as social enterprises.
Charities and organisations such as social enterprises or Community Interest Companies
Up to £100,000 can be applied for
Open for expressions of interest
CIL is funding generated by new developments, which local organisations can apply for and use to make improvements to community facilities
Charities and organisations such as village halls, parish councils, sports clubs
Up to £100,000 can be applied for (up to a maximum of 75% of project costs)
You can complete a CIL Bid Project Enquiry Form at any time
S106 is funding generated by development, which can be applied for and used to make improvements or repairs to community facilities
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
This will depend on the parish where your project is taking place
Open for applications
Community Development Grants are available to organisations delivering capital, revenue, or pre-project activities
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
Up to £20,000 can be applied for
Open for applications until 17 January 2027
This funding is for projects that support our Culture, Heritage and Visitor Economy Strategy Action Plan. The Culture Fund is incorporated into the Community Development Grant - as there is often significant overlap between cultural and community organisations.
Charities and organisations such as voluntary and community groups
Up to £20,000 can be applied for
Open for applications until 17 January 2027
This funding is available for capital or revenue projects to community groups within Eye, Mellis, Thrandeston, Yaxley and Brome & Oakley
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
Up to £10,000
Closed for applications, re-opening between 01 January and 28 February 2027
This funding is available to community groups who are located within a 10km radius of the wind turbines at Mid Suffolk Business Park (formerly Eye Airfield). It can be used toward environmental projects - such as improving energy efficiency, and tree planting.
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
This will depend on the parish where your project is taking place
Community groups within Mid Suffolk can apply for funding via their District Councillor, for small scale projects or purchases.
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
Each District Councillor has a budget of £10,000 per year
Open for applications until 29 January 2027
The Sustainable Communities Food Fund is funding that small scale food initiatives, such as community pantries, can use for capital and revenue costs such as training for volunteers, and buying equipment, planters or fruit trees.
Charities and organisations such as voluntary and community groups, parish councils
Between £250 and £5,000
Open for applications
Community groups within Barham, Bramford, Claydon, Great Blakenham and Little Blakenham can apply for POLBEF funding. It can be used toward projects which create spaces for nature and wildlife.
Charities and organisations such as voluntary and community groups, parish councils
Up to £3,750
Closed for applications, re-opening April 2027
These grants are available for capital projects that enable community groups to enhance their local area and environment, explore local identity and heritage, and engage in activities such as community clean ups
Charities and organisations such as parish and town councils, voluntary and community groups
Between £250 and £5,000
Open for applications
This funding is aimed at supporting people in our communities thrive over the winter months. Funding is available to community groups looking to tackle issues such as increased social isolation which are prevalent over winter.
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
Up to £2,000 can be applied for
Open for applications until 22 November 2026
This funding is available for capital or revenue projects to community groups within Bramford, Somersham, Little Blakenham, Nettlestead, Flowton, Burstall and Sproughton.
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, town and parish councils, sports clubs
Up to £5,000 can be applied for
Closed for applications. Applications open on 1 December 2026
Funding to support projects that benefit the district’s wildlife, helping nature to recover, and increase community engagement with the natural environment
Charities and organisations such as voluntary environmental groups, community groups, town and parish councils, schools
Up to £50,000, with Small Grants available up to £2,000 with a simplified application process
Small Grants are open for applications. Large Grants are closed for applications, re-opening in November 2026.
Focussed on river catchments, addressing biodiversity loss, flooding, water quality and community engagement. This grant will support nature-based solutions, land purchases or other activities and projects in support of these goals
Environmental, landscape and catchment focussed partnerships, trusts and organisations operating across multiple towns and parishes
Between £50,000 and £200,000 can be applied for
Closed for applications
The Community Growing Fund aims to help community groups trying to establish new community growing spaces or expand existing sites in Mid Suffolk. Fund priorities include reduction of food miles, increased food security, building confidence in growing your own food and self-sustainability
Charities and organisations such as social enterprises, Community Interest Companies, voluntary and community groups, town and parish councils
Grants between £5,001 and £30,000 can be applied for towards projects that meet one or more of the Fund’s priorities
Open for expressions of interest
This Scheme provides support to community groups who own publicly accessible land - and are looking to create spaces within it for wildlife. This might include trees, hedging and seeds for planting.
Charities and organisations such as voluntary and community groups, parish councils
Free trees, hedgerow plants and wildflower seeds
Open for applications
Community groups, such as charities and not-for-profit organisations, may be eligible for business rates reliefs.
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, sports clubs
Discretionary Rate Relief, Retail Relief, Small Business Rate Relief
You can apply all year round
Community groups and parish councils may be eligible for reductions or exemptions via pre-application or heritage advice.
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils
The support is a reduction or an exemption - it will depend on the proposed scheme.
You can apply all year round
