Applying for the City Living, Local Life grant

Introduction

City Living, Local Life (CLLL) is a ward-based community programme that helps residents improve their neighbourhoods by creating opportunities for conversations and providing funding for community activities.

The scheme is a great opportunity to share your ideas and connect with your local ward councillors who make decisions on funding.

As part of City Living, Local Life you can: 

  • influence what happens in your local area. 
  • seek funding for projects, events and products that help make your neighbourhood a better place. 
  • get together with others to do positive things for your local area. 
  • work closely with residents and ward councillors, share a project idea and make this a reality

Eligibility changes for 2025

From 1 April 2025, organisations applying to City Living, Local Life will be limited to a maximum of three awards per year.

Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) 80th Anniversary

Organisations can now apply for up to £500 for Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) events via a simplified and faster application process. To qualify the event must take place in the borough, be focused on celebrating our veterans, and be held between Friday 2 May and Monday 12 May 2025. If you would like to receive the VE Day application form, email [email protected].

  1. How to use the grant.

  2. The terms of the City Living, Local Life grant.

  3. Things you need to do before applying for the City Living, Local Life grant.

  4. Guidance on how to complete the City Living, Local Life application form and how we make decisions.

  5. Frequently asked questions we receive about the City Living, Local Life grant.

Last updated: 21 March 2025