Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF)

Supporting physical improvements to community facilities in Basingstoke and Deane to enable organisations to better meet the needs of their communities now and in the future. Grants range from £5,000 to £50,000 (or up to £75,000 for projects offering additional facilities and/or functionality).

Overview

What projects must show

• A clear community need
• How the work will enable organisations to better meet the needs of their communities now and in the future

Before you apply

• Read the scheme criteria and guidance (covers eligibility, priorities, funding rules, assessment and application process)
• Attend a Meet the Funder session in early June (see details below) or contact us directly by emailing cif@basingstoke.gov.uk
• Prepare any required documents listed in the guidance

How to apply

Review carefully and complete the Expression of Interest form at the end of the guidance. All details about the process, assessment, scoring and required documents are explained in the relevant sections.

Support available

We will be attending online Meet the Funder sessions hosted by Basingstoke Voluntary Action.

• Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 12.30pm to 1.30pm - Book for the 3 June
• Thursday, 4 June 2026, 6pm to 7pm - Book for the 4 June

If you can’t attend or would like an informal discussion about your ideas, email cif@basingstoke.gov.uk.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to either attend a session or speak with the Community Funding Officer before applying.

View the scheme criteria and guidance

Previously awarded grants

Details of grants awarded through this scheme are shown in the documents below:

Community Infrastructure Fund 2025 to 2026(XLSX) [20 kb]

Community Infrastructure Fund 2024 to 2025(XLSX) [20 kb]