Over £200,000 of funding made available to boost Chelmsford's businesses and charities

Published: 12 May 2026

Chelmsford City Council’s Discretionary Grant scheme will be open for applications from 8 May to 19 June. The scheme is open to voluntary and charity organisations that work for the benefit of Chelmsford residents, offering grants of up to £10,000 from a £120,000 funding pot.

Opening once a year, the scheme focuses on supporting vulnerable people living in the Chelmsford district. In previous years, grants have been awarded to organisations helping people affected by homelessness and furniture poverty, youth clubs, and charities supporting carers and people living with dementia.

To be eligible, organisations must be working for and directly benefiting residents in the Chelmsford district. Applicants are required to provide 50% match funding from other sources. This cannot solely be the organisation’s own funds, as the scheme aims to bring additional investment into the district. Funding can only be used for revenue costs – the day-to-day expenses needed to deliver a project.

Details on eligibility and how to apply are available on the Community Funding webpage of the council’s website.

For further information or support with an application, contact Chelmsford CVS by email at cfsfunding@chelmsfordcvs.org.uk or call 01245 351888.