Hampshire Police awarded cash to help Basingstoke community
Here's how to apply
Last updated 15th Dec 2022
Hampshire Police has secured £15,000 for individuals and community groups in Basingstoke to spend on local projects.
The money, which has been made available by the Home Office, is in place for initiatives that aim to improve the lives of local people, provide activities and facilities for young people and encourage community engagement.
Any group or person is able to apply for up to two bids of £5,000 but cannot apply for more than a total of £10,000 across all of their bids.
The money is to be used in the Oakridge, Chapel Gate and South Views areas of the town and applications need to be submitted by Monday 30 January 2023.
The £15,000 is part of Participatory Budgeting, a decision making tool where the community shape and develop the funding process, allowing the community to submit applications for funding.
Basingstoke Temporary Police Sergeant Steve Auton said:
“We welcome this PB scheme, which is a democratic process that allows the community to shape the funding process.
“It allows community groups and organisations to apply for funding for local projects, and the wider community to come along and vote for where they think the money should be spent.
“Please have your say in how we can provide more facilities and activities for young people in this part of Basingstoke.”
Those interested can apply by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/xx5ty0a68t