Get It Started Grant

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Funding for Broadland has now closed. Applications will reopen on Tuesday 2 April 2024.

The Get It Started Grant provides funding for individuals or groups that are inspired to bring communities together to form not-for-profit organisations. As long as you can demonstrate the need for your idea and have a clear plan of how the funding will be spent you can apply and we can award funding to the organiser’s account. There is no need for a dedicated bank account or evidence of a constitution.

We are looking to support ideas that:

  • encourage residents to come together in positive and supportive ways
  • inspire people to get active, participate and fulfil their potential
  • promote and support health and well-being in the community
  • provide innovative activities that respond to local needs

What can the Get It Started Grant be spent on?

Funding can be up to £300 and can be used for anything needed to get the idea off the ground, and could include equipment purchase/hire, venue hire, promotional materials, transport, etc. You will need to research the costs of your project accurately to apply, and not simply provide general estimates.

Who can apply?

Grants are available to both informal groups of residents (at least three people) and 'formally constituted voluntary groups'. Applicants must be Broadland residents or voluntary groups that work within the Broadland area and are able to meet the following criteria:

  • operate within the Broadland district on a not-for-profit basis
  • can provide a clear statement of aims and objectives
  • can show their ability to manage and deliver the project or activity
  • can show how they will manage their finances and keep good financial records
  • accept the principle of equal opportunities and can demonstrate their commitment to inclusiveness within their project

You do not need to be over 18 to apply. Groups of young people can to apply too.

Get It Started Grant cannot support:

  • retrospective funding (activities that have already happened)
  • activities that duplicate what is already provided or commissioned by the council, unless demand cannot be met
  • social excursions outside Norfolk
  • paid staff costs
  • any overseas activity
  • activities restricted solely to any group's existing membership
  • political or religious activities
  • organisational or running costs not directly related to the specific project activities

The Get It Started Grant is not a business start up grant. if you are looking to start a business please visit the business grant and funding webpage or contact the economic development team. 

How to apply

Funding for Broadland has now closed. Applications will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April 2024


We recognise that setting up a new group can be tricky for a number of reasons. In addition to funding, the Communities Team at Broadland District Council can help you by providing any advice and guidance you might need. Contact us on communities@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk for further information.

The Get It Started grant is funded by Broadland District Council via the Community at Heart Lottery. Find out more about Community at Heart Lottery.

Communities Team

Address: The Horizon Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way, Norwich, NR7 0WF

Telephone: 01603 430611