Questions

Anyone between 8 and 18 years old living in the Borough of Swale. The application must be received by our Grant Processing Officer before the applicant’s 18th birthday.
Please note that from 17 July 2025 the age limit for new applicants changed to 18.
Almost anything! If it’s creative, athletic or educational then we’ll consider it.
No, regrettably we can’t fund education expenses.
That depends on what you need the money for. In recent years grants have tended to be between £50 and £750 but, in special cases, bursaries up to £2,000 could be awarded.
No, but there might be occasions when a grant comes with conditions attached.
Yes, but on a repeat application you will need to provide proof of improvement since your previous application. We’re more likely to approve a repeat application if you have made an effort to seek additional support elsewhere. We’ll normally consider only one application per person per year.
Trustees meet four times a year: January, April, July and October. For an application to be assessed at a particular meeting it must be received by the first day of that month.
Click the Apply For Funding button above and complete the application form. If you’re under 14 then your parent or guardian will need to sign the application.