Chichester District Council

Chichester District Council grant programme

Up to £2,000Closes 5 Feb 2027 (85 days)Chichester onlyCovers 50% of costs

A council-run grants programme for 2026/27 funding local businesses, SMEs and voluntary groups whose projects meet economy, places and spaces, or stronger communities priorities. Fast Track grants up to £2,000 and larger quarterly panel grants are available.

What it pays for

  • Growth
  • Premises

Conditions to know about

Total pot for 2026/27 is £320,000. The programme can only fund 50% of total project cost. Retrospective funding not allowed. Over £2,000 panel closing dates include 8 May 2026, 28 August 2026, 27 November 2026 and 5 February 2027. Fast Track limit is £2,000 and can be applied for at any time.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Chichester
The funder’s wording
The council has recently reviewed the grants programme.
You are a company or partnership or a charity
The funder’s wording
Please be aware that applications must be from eligible organisations delivering projects or services meeting one of the priorities.
The business has fewer than 250 people

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Source: Experience Sussex: funding opportunities. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Premises, Growth, England, Chichester

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