Funding opportunities and support
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
CIL is funding generated by new developments, which local organisations can apply for and use to make improvements to community facilities
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as village halls, parish councils, sports clubs
What's available
Up to £100,000 can be applied for (up to a maximum of 75% of project costs)
When to apply
You can complete a CIL Bid Project Enquiry Form at any time
Section 106 (S106)
S106 is funding generated by development, which can be applied for and used to make improvements or repairs to community facilities
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
What's available
This will depend on the parish where your project is taking place
When to apply
Open for applications
Community Development Grants
Community Development Grants are available to organisations delivering capital, revenue, or pre-project activities
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
What's available
Up to £10,000 can be applied for
When to apply
Open for applications until Sunday 18 January 2026
Locality Awards
Community groups within Babergh can apply for funding via their District Councillor, for small scale projects or purchases.
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
What's available
Each District Councillor has a budget of £2,000 per year
When to apply
Open for applications
Sustainable Communities Food Fund
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.
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as voluntary and community groups, parish councils
What's available
Between £250 and £5,000
When to apply
Open for applications
Living Well in Winter Grants
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.
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils, sports clubs
What's available
Up to £2,000 can be applied for
When to apply
Open for applications
Tye Lane Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund
This funding is available for capital or revenue projects to community groups within Bramford, Somersham, Little Blakenham, Nettlestead, Flowton, Burstall and Sproughton.
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, town and parish councils, sports clubs
What’s available
Up to £2,000 can be applied for
When to apply
Opening soon
Trees, Hedgerows and Wildflowers Scheme
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.
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as voluntary and community groups, parish councils
What's available
Free trees, hedgerow plants and wildflower seeds
When to apply
Open for applications
Business Rates Reliefs and Reductions
Community groups, such as charities and not-for-profit organisations, may be eligible for business rates reliefs.
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, sports clubs
What's available
Discretionary Rate Relief, Retail Relief, Small Business Rate Relief
When to apply
You can apply all year round
Planning
Community groups and parish councils may be eligible for reductions or exemptions via pre-application or heritage advice.
Suitable for
Charities and organisations such as village halls, voluntary and community groups, parish councils
What's available
The support is a reduction or an exemption - it will depend on the proposed scheme.
When to apply
You can apply all year round