East Suffolk Council
2025/26 Cost of Living Community Grants
Community groups, voluntary organisations, and town and parish councils can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 (minimum £500) to support a range of projects focussed on keeping people warm, well-fed and connected to others in their community this winter.
During the previous three years of the scheme, more than 75 projects have been supported with grants ranging from a few hundred pounds to the maximum £2,000. Projects include smaller ‘Warm Welcomes’ providing a warm space, refreshments and activities for residents, to cooking on a budget classes, support for food projects who are likely to see demand rise over the winter months, and many more.
The grants are funded by East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council through the Suffolk Collaborative Communities Board.
The closing date is 9.00am on the 13 October however, applications will be considered on a rolling basis (or until all the funds have been allocated, whichever comes sooner) . Therefore, the earlier you apply with a good quality application the better.
Please read the guidance below for all the details and before applying, then simply complete and return the application form.