SuDS+ Community Fund Open For Applications
SuDS+ have created a grant fund for local groups to apply for projects between £1,000 and £5,000. Projects must be completed by March 2027 and link to the SuDS+ Vision Statements;
- Create a Sense of Pride and Ownership Over the Local Environment
- Create Beautiful, Vibrant and Diverse Public Spaces Accessible to All
- Strengthen Local Community-Led Networks, Groups and Services
- Provide Training and Education for the Workplaces of the Future
- Help Create Local Job Opportunities and Support Organisations
- Support Affordable Living Costs and Improve the Quality of Housing
- Enhance Community Resilience to Flooding

Support is available to help complete applications either online or in person. The timetable for applications is below, workshops can be booked via the link below.
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Support Workshop | Thursday 10th September, 4pm – 5:30pm |
| In-person Grant Information workshop | Tuesday 15th September, 2pm – 4pm |
| Application window closes | Friday 2nd October, 1pm |
| Outcome announcements | Mid-October 2026 |
| First payments made | Late October 2026 |
| Delivery starts | 2nd November 2026 |
| Mid-project monitoring | January 2027 |

The Stanley SuDS+ Community Fund welcomes local ideas that make Stanley greener, stronger and more connected.
Grants of £1,000 to £5,000 are available for local groups, schools, charities and organisations with community-led projects in South Moor, Quaking Houses, South Stanley, East Stanley and Craghead & The Middles.
Apply Now 👉 Stanley SuDS+ Community Fund – Groundwork

