Purpose:

To provide financial support to community and voluntary sector organisations to engage to gather information, opinions and ideas from the local community to help inform the Pride in Place programme. Funding can also be used to undertake community mapping activities, helping organisations identify local strengths, resources, challenges and opportunities within their communities.

Who is the Scheme Targeted At?

Community and voluntary organisations within the Rhondda Fach.

Period:

Apply between: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 – Saturday, 31 October 2026

Grant Available:

Between £100 to £750 will be available (based on £10,000 being available).

Eligible Activities:

Funding may be used to support activities such as:

• Community engagement events and workshops
• Surveys, focus groups, consultation and engagement activities
• Outreach to underrepresented groups
• Community mapping

Expected Outcomes:

The scheme will enable organisations to:

• Increase community awareness and participation in the Pride in Place programme
• Gather meaningful feedback from local residents
• Better understand community assets, needs and priorities
• Provide community insight to inform programme development and delivery

To apply:

Please complete the application form: Rhondda Fach Pride in Place Community Engagement Grant Application 2026/27

Or email: grants@interlinkrct.org.uk

For Help and Advice:

Please email communityadvice@interlinkrct.org.uk

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for Interlink RCT members to support projects that strengthen communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf. Funded by the Graig Fatha Co-op, these grants are designed to help local groups develop sustainable projects that respond to community needs and bring people together.

We are currently inviting applications for projects that support one or more of the following priorities:

• Cost of Living & Crisis Support
• Community Capacity Building
• Children, Young People & Families
• Accessibility & Inclusion
• Community Energy

Projects should demonstrate a clear community need, involve local people in their development and show the positive difference the funding will make. We are particularly interested in projects that build long-term community benefit rather than one-off activities.

Before you apply

Applicants must discuss their project with a member of the Interlink Community Advice Team before submitting an application.

Email: communityadvice@interlinkrct.org.uk

Phone: 07514 744322

Please note that grants are only available to Interlink RCT member organisations that are not-for-profit and delivering activities within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

For full eligibility information, application guidance, funding exclusions and grant conditions, please view the full Community Grant Criteria.

Do the young people in your organisation have an idea that could make a real difference in their community?

The Youth-led grants are giving young people aged 14–25 the opportunity to receive up to £1,000 to bring their ideas to life.

This funding is for projects that are designed and led by young people, helping them to get involved in volunteering, develop new skills and make a positive impact in their local community.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to organisations working with young people aged 14–25 in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Young people should develop the project idea and prepare the pitch, with support from their organisation where needed.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for creative, youth-led ideas that encourage young people to volunteer and make a positive difference in their communities. Whether it’s supporting local people, improving community spaces, tackling environmental issues or bringing people together, we want to hear ideas that are shaped by young people and create lasting community benefit.

Ready to get involved?

Get in touch with communityadvice@interlinkrct.org.uk to find out more and apply.

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