Funding opportunity for Chelmsford community organisations

Posted on: September 20, 2026

Chelmsford Funding Opportunity

Chelmsford City Council has launched a new Transport Poverty Grant Scheme, with funding available for community-led projects that help people overcome transport barriers and access essential services and opportunities.

A total of £14,000 is available, with eligible organisations able to apply for grants of up to £1,500.

Projects could help improve access to:

🚍 Healthcare
🚍 Employment
🚍 Education and training
🚍 Food support
🚍 Social networks
🚍 Wellbeing activities

The scheme is open to voluntary and community organisations, registered charities, CICs and other eligible not-for-profit organisations.

📅 Applications close at 12pm on Friday 9 October 2026.

Find out more, read the guidance and apply: https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/communities/grant-scheme-for-transport-poverty/

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