Over £200,000 of funding made available to boost Chelmsford's businesses and charities
11 May 2026
Corporate Communications
Chelmsford City Council opens applications for two grant schemes helping organisations to adapt, grow and thrive.
New grant scheme to support Chelmsford’s urban businesses
Chelmsford City Council is launching a new Urban Business Grant scheme to help support small businesses across the district’s urban areas.
Museum of Chelmsford awarded major grant from UK Museum Renewal Fund
The Museum of Chelmsford has received a significant grant from the UK Museum Renewal Fund.
Grants of up to £10,000 available for rural businesses and community groups
A grant scheme aiming to strengthen rural economies and communities by funding capital projects is now open.
£10k grants available for Chelmsford charities and voluntary organisations
Charity and voluntary groups in Chelmsford can apply for grants of up to £10,000 from Chelmsford City Council’s Discretionary Fund Grant.
£10,000 grant available for charity and voluntary organisations
Chelmsford charity and voluntary groups can apply for up to £10,000 of revenue funding from the Discretionary Fund Grant until 30 November.
£10,000 grant available for rural businesses and community groups
A new scheme offering businesses and community groups in ‘rural’ locations up to £10,000 of free grant funding has launched.
Grants available to help Chelmsford’s community
Chelmsford City Council is launching two grants to help provide infrastructure in the city’s urban areas and protect threatened environments