VE Day Community Grants
As part of a whole host of celebrations to mark the VE Day 80th celebrations, Horsham District Council is offering grants to community groups, neighbourhood councils and parish councils to help them celebrate on the May bank holiday weekend.
Grants of up to £500 per event are available for local communities across the Horsham District to unite and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe.
If you are planning an event over 3 to 8 May 2025, whether you are hosting a garden party or street festival, lighting a beacon or light of peace, we would love to help you make it happen.
Who can apply?
- Community and voluntary groups
- Neighbourhood councils
- Parish Councils
- Faith groups (provided their activities are inclusive)
- Charities, including small charities and registered charities
- Other not for profit organisations
- PTAs
- Residents Associations – larger scale events for an area/housing estate.
How to Apply
Organisations are invited to apply via the link below.
Applications for funding are open from 20 March 2025 on a first come, first served basis.
Apply now
Please note a temporary road closure application must be also completed if plans include a VE Day street party.
Please let us have your applications as soon as possible before the deadline of 7 April 2025.