Community grants across Ealing’s seven towns: apply by 3 December

Residents across Ealing’s seven towns can submit projects to Your Voice Your Town. The council announced the application round on 28 October. All applications must arrive by 1pm on Thursday 3 December 2026. Local town teams will assess proposals before choosing which to fund; submitting an application does not guarantee a grant.

The priorities differ between towns. Hanwell has £40,000 available, with grants of up to £1,000 or £6,000. It is looking for projects that improve public spaces, make the area cleaner, share skills or bring generations together.

Perivale’s £16,000 fund focuses on helping residents find work. Suggested approaches include mentoring, meeting local employers and developing professional connections. Smaller grants are capped at £1,000 and larger awards at £10,000. The town team wants to support between one and three projects, making it important to explain who would benefit and how.

Northolt has £55,000 for learning and development among children and young people aged four to 18. Ideas could include after-school support, mentoring or help with the move from primary to secondary school. The fund particularly welcomes projects addressing barriers to participation, such as cost or location. Grants of up to £1,000 and £10,000 are available.

Southall’s fund offers up to £175,000 overall, with a maximum individual grant of £15,000. Its focus is children’s and young people’s health, wellbeing and learning, including those with special educational needs up to the age of 25. Applicants can get help developing ideas at sessions including one at the Jasmine Centre on Lancaster Road, from 10am to noon on 4 November.

Greenford has £55,000 to support young people and relationships between generations. Its examples include sharing cooking or gardening skills and helping people use smartphones. Application support is planned at Greenford Library on 12 November, with 15-minute appointments available to book for either an in-person or online conversation.

Greenford also suggests drama, music and media activities, budgeting skills and projects that build confidence. Proposals can involve younger and older neighbours working together. These are examples of possible projects, not a list of grants already awarded.

Acton has £80,000 for projects addressing safety, young people, community connections or the local environment. Schools can apply provided their projects benefit people beyond pupils, staff and families. Ealing Town’s separate £120,000 pot supports high streets and neighbourhoods, including activities for older residents and cleaner, greener local spaces.

Larger Hanwell applications require a registered organisation or a partnership with one. Its guidance asks for a budget and workable delivery plan, with outcomes expected by 12 February 2027.