About the Wandsworth Grant Fund
The Wandsworth Grant Fund (WGF) provides all small grants (£500 to £10,000) for community and voluntary sector organisations in the borough to undertake activities for up to 12 months.
What we support
We aim to support projects under the following themes:
- Arts and culture
- Environment and attractive neighbourhoods
- Children and young people
- Citizenship and civic engagement
- Achieving aspirations and potential
- Health and wellbeing
Changes to the fund in 2025
In 2025 the Arts and culture theme is being suspended and removed from the Wandsworth Grant Fund, however creative projects that sit within the five other themes are still welcome to apply.
To replace the Arts and culture theme, a new London Borough of Culture Community Investment Fund will give out funding through a series of grants to support arts and culture projects in Wandsworth.
Find out more about London Borough of Culture funding and sign up to our creative industries newsletter to hear about London Borough of Culture opportunities as they arise.
Dates for applications
There are three main application deadlines during the year, with awards being announced around three months later. Projects should not begin before awards are announced and can last for up to 12 months.
Projects can only be funded if their start date is after the date awards are announced and they are able to proceed within three months of any offer being made. The awards are for a maximum of 12 months.
| Rounds | Application deadline (midnight) | Grants Sub-Committee | Executive (final agreement) | Projects can begin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 29 | 7 April 2025 | 5 June 2025 (TBC) | 23 June 2025 (TBC) | July to September 2025 |
| Round 30 | 7 July 2025 | 9 September 2025 (TBC) | 22 September 2025 (TBC) | October to December 2025 |
| Round 31 | 17 November 2025 | 27 January 2026 (TBC) | 23 February 2026 (TBC) | March to May 2026 |
Meet The Funder Events – Round 29
A series of free online Meet the funder events are being held to provide information on how to apply to the Wandsworth Grant Fund and what sort of projects are eligible.
Wandsworth Grant Fund Round 29 events:
- Monday 3 March 2025, 12 to 1pm - Register for Meet the Funder 1
- Wednesday 12 March 2025, 12 to 1pm - Register for Meet the Funder 2
- Monday 24 March 2025, 12 to 1pm - Register for Meet the Funder 3
Support for applicants
Before you complete your application form, we encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their application with the Thematic Lead Officers within the Council, who can talk through your ideas and provide extra guidance and support to strengthen your application. Note that Officers are not able to review any draft applications but can give advice any answer questions you may have.
For a telephone appointment, it is recommended that you email the relevant officer with your query and book a date and time to discuss your project.
For all general enquiries, email: wgf@wandsworth.gov.uk.
| Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| Arts and culture | LBOC team |
| Environment and attractive neighbourhoods | |
| Children aged 0-5 years | Matt Hutt |
| Young people 6 to 18 years – or up to 25 years for those with a disability | Marsha Forde |
| Citizenship and civic engagement | Tina Molyneux |
| Raising aspiration and potential | |
| Health and wellbeing |
General enquiries
If you have a question regarding applications, email wgf@wandsworth.gov.uk.
Wandsworth Grant Fund resources
- WGF application form
- WGF guidance notes (2024)
- Resources to help you fill out an application
- Resources for WGF recipients
- Emergency Grant Process
- Other funding opportunities
Approved projects
Find details of approved Wandsworth Grant Fund projects.
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