Questions we receive about the City Living, Local Life grant
- What do councillors do?
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Local councillors are elected for four-year terms by the local community to represent its views.
- Who are my councillors?
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You can find your councillors and ward using your postcode. Find your councillors.
- How do I find out which ward my project is based in?
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You can find your ward using your postcode. Find your ward.
- How do I find out what my neighbouring wards are?
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You can find your neighbouring wards on the ward boundaries map.
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- What can I apply for?
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Have a look at our eligibility criteria to work out whether you are eligible for this grant.
- How much can I apply for?
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For single ward applications you can apply for up to £5,000 for an event or project and up to £1,000 for a product.
For multi-ward applications you can apply for up to £10,000 for an event or project and up to £2,000 for a product.Proposal type Single ward application Multi ward application Project up to £5,000 Up to £10,000 Event up to £5,000 up to £10,000 Product up to £1,000 up to £2,000 Organisations are limited to a maximum of 3 grants a year (1 April to 31 March).
The maximum amount an organisation can receive in a single ward is £7,000 a year (1 April to 31 March).
The maximum amount an organisation can receive in total, including multi-ward applications, is £12,000 a year (1 April to 31 March).
- How long will my application take to be processed?
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Up to 12 weeks.
- Can I apply for an event, project or product that has already happened/been purchased?
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No. You can only apply for events, projects and products that are yet to happen/be purchased.