Time to Thrive grants
Our community engagement team is responsible for administering our Time to Thrive community benefits scheme.
The scheme sees us partnering with our contractors to fund an array of community projects and make donations to local good causes.
In the past year, we've donated £90,000 worth of goods and services locally, from gifts to junior sports clubs to help them fund equipment, upgrading community facilities and delivering biodiversity projects with local volunteers.
In addition, the team also run the annual Community Challenge initiative, whereby a team of volunteer staff go into a local community facility such as a school or community hall to complete a day of free maintenance.
More details on the schemes we run can be found below. Before applying, please review the categories below to determine where your project fits and the relevant grant amount limits. Terms and conditions will be shared with successful applicants.
Time to Thrive grants
Through our grants programme, we invest in local projects that bring people together and create lasting positive change. Our funding is split into five categories, in line with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, which seeks to improve the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales.
The categories are:
Resilience
Funding for projects that protect and enhance the environment, boost biodiversity, and help neighbourhoods adapt to climate change. You can apply for funding to support:
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Type of project proposed |
Maximum grant available |
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Climate change and sustainability (e.g. installing solar panels on communal buildings) |
£6,000 |
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Community growing and food sustainability (e.g. setting up community gardens or allotments). |
£10,000 |
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Environmental education and engagement (e.g. developing school gardens or outdoor learning spaces). |
£2000 |
Health
Funding is available for community-led projects that promote healthier lifestyles, improve access to wellbeing activities, and support people’s physical and mental resilience. You can apply for funding to support:
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Type of project proposed |
Maximum grant available |
|---|---|
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Physical health & active lifestyles (e.g. exercise classes for all ages, healthy eating or cooking programmes, and community defibrillators). |
£2,000 |
| Mental health & emotional wellbeing – (Men’s Sheds, art therapy, or creative wellbeing projects). |
£1,000 |
Equality
We’re funding projects that help people reach their potential and ensure everyone has equal opportunities, no matter their background or circumstances. You can apply for funding to support:
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Type of project proposed |
Maximum grant available |
|---|---|
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Social inclusion (e.g. community events celebrating diversity and cohesion, or activities promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion). |
£500 |
Cohesive communities
We can fund community-led projects that make our borough safer, more attractive, and better connected. Creating places where people feel proud to live. You can apply for funding to support:
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Type of project proposed |
Maximum grant available |
|---|---|
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Community cohesion and inclusion (e.g. youth clubs, school holiday camps, or support groups tackling social isolation and loneliness). |
£1000 |
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Place-making and community improvements (e.g. estate clean-up days or community hub refurbishments). |
£6000 |
Vibrant culture and language
We’re funding projects that celebrate Welsh culture and heritage, promote the Welsh language, and encourage people to take part in the arts, sports, and recreation. You can apply for funding to support:
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Type of project proposed |
Maximum grant available |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and creativity (e.g. community arts workshops such as music, dance, theatre, crafts, or film). | £500 |
| Heritage and local identity (e.g. community archives, photography, or local history exhibitions). | £500 |
| Sports, recreation and active participation (e.g. support for youth and inclusive community sports clubs). | £500 |
How to apply
Applications are currently closed while the team review submissions received throughout 2026. You'll be able to apply for a Time to Thrive grant very soon.
Please keep checking our website and social media channels for news of applications reopening.
Community Challenge
Our annual Community Challenge sees community groups across our area apply for a day of free building or maintenance work.
The challenge is a partnership programme between us and our main contractors, which allows different community projects to benefit from a makeover.
Schools, community centres, playgroups and other community facilities regularly apply to take part in this popular initiative.
Applications for the 2026 Community Challenge are now open. Click here for more details.