Partnerships & Projects
Community Sparks Capital Grants
Mansfield Organisations Invited to Apply for £50,000 Community Sparks Capital Grants
Community organisations across Mansfield district are being invited to apply for up to £50,000 each to deliver visible, lasting improvements to local spaces as part of a major new funding programme.
Mansfield District Council has launched the Community Sparks Capital Grant, funded through the Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund. The district has secured £1.5 million to invest in projects that restore pride in neighbourhoods and strengthen local communities between 2025 and 2027.
The national Pride in Place Impact Fund was established by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to support visible improvements to high streets, public spaces and community assets.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include charities, parish and town councils, community interest companies (CICs), social enterprises, voluntary groups, public sector bodies (for community outcomes), and higher or further education institutions delivering community benefit.
Projects must:
- Be based within Mansfield district
- Deliver measurable outputs aligned with Pride in Place metrics
- Demonstrate strong community impact and long-term sustainability
- Represent value for money and be deliverable within the required timeframe
This is a capital-only fund and cannot support staffing, events or ongoing running costs.
Transparent and Competitive Process
Applications will be assessed against four key criteria:
- Strategic alignment
- Community impact
- Deliverability
- Value for money
A cross-directorate panel will review submissions to ensure fairness, transparency and a coherent overall programme of investment.
Funders
How can you apply?
It is important to read the guidance before applying. The guidance notes can be downloaded here
If you think you are eligible to apply, please download and complete the application form (Word) here
Deadline for Applications
The application window is now open and will close at 4pm on Sunday 29 March 2026.
Community organisations with ambitious, deliverable plans to improve local spaces are encouraged to apply.
All applications received will be sent a confirmation email. If you have not received a confirmation email, please call us to check.
If you need any assistance, email info@mansfieldcvs.org or call 01623 392444.
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