How to apply for a Health Protection Community Grant
We want to give you the opportunity of sharing key public health messages with your community in ways that are meaningful and engaging.
As this is a small grant, it is not designed to cover large or high-cost items. Funding should therefore be focused on reasonable, project-related expenses that directly support community engagement and awareness.
For example, you could use the funding to:
- Run a six-week awareness campaign within an existing group
- Host an information and awareness stand at an event you are already holding
- Develop creative materials, such as videos, with speakers or visuals that connect with your audience
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These are just examples and we welcome your ideas. We will consider any approach that you believe will be effective for engaging and supporting your community.
The Health Protection Team can provide advice and support to you, but groups are funded to deliver the activities themselves.
Additional support available
To support the launch of the scheme, we are hosting a series of short 30-minute online information sessions on Microsoft Teams.
- 8 July, 1:00–1:30pm (lunchtime session)
- 14 July, 4:00–4:30pm (evening session)
- 23 July, 12:30–1:00pm (lunchtime session)
If you would like to attend, please email HPTeam@coventry.gov.uk to book yourself a place.
If you are unable to make any of the above sessions, please get in touch and we will do our best to arrange alternative support. If you would like more information or want to discuss your idea with a member of the team, we would be happy to hear from you.
Funding criteria
The maximum amount of funding you can apply for is £5000.
Funds will be allocated to groups and organisations that can outline details of how they plan to spend funds and how the community will benefit from the work. Please consider how your ideas will help bring these messages into the community and who it may benefit the most when completing the application form. Across all topics, priority will be given to initiatives that focus on supporting groups who are underrepresented in accessing these services.
The team will award grants based on the details you give, so try to answer the questions below as fully as you can.
Application process
This year, the application window will run for five weeks from 26 June to 31 July. After the closing date, all applications will be reviewed collectively by a panel. Funding decisions will be made based on how well applications meet identified needs and align with health protection priorities.
We will notify all applicants of the outcome by 21 August. We appreciate your patience while this process is completed.
Across all topics, priority will be given to initiatives that focus on supporting groups who are underrepresented in accessing these services.
If your application is successful
If your application is successful, you will receive a grant agreement to sign and return to us alongside other supplementary documents. This document outlines the terms and conditions of the funding which organisations must comply with. Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Provide a copy of their organisation’s constitution.
- Ensure all projects primarily target and benefit Coventry residents.
- Attend a mandatory in-person induction briefing on Monday 7 September 2pm - 3.30pm.
- Arrange a mandatory project visit by one of the team within the first three months of receiving funding.
- Seek approval from the panel when developing custom materials as part of the project and share the final version.
- Attend our end-of-programme evaluation event (early July 2027) with at least one representative attending and contributing.
- Provide at least two photographs of activities carried out in the year.
Please note that all activities will be monitored against those outlined in your application and within the signed grant agreement. Any significant change in activity which is deemed unnecessary may result in the recovery of funds.
If your application is not successful
If your application is not successful, we will contact you to provide feedback on the decision. Please note that this is a discretionary grant scheme and there is no right of appeal against the Council’s decision.
How can I access support if successful?
As part of the grant agreement, you will receive an information and resource pack to support your chosen topic and help your group deliver the project effectively. The Health Protection Team at Coventry City Council will also be available to provide guidance and answer any queries.
All successful applicants must attend a mandatory in-person induction briefing on Monday 7 September 2pm - 3.30pm. You will also be required to arrange a mandatory project visit with a member of the team within the first three months of receiving funding.
Due diligence process
Due diligence checks will be carried out prior to any grant application being submitted to the decision panel. Checks will be made against the information included in the application form including the authenticity and legal status of organisations and reputational checks online and on social media.
Monitoring and evaluation
A member of the team will keep in touch with grant recipients to ensure progress is being made. Any money the Council spends is public funds. This means we must make sure it is spent on activities that provide the greatest benefits to society, and that it is spent in the most efficient way. The Council needs to evaluate the difference any grants have made. As part of the grant agreement there will be an expectation to partake in a simple evaluation of the funded project.
How to apply?
To apply, you can either complete the online form or download the application form, complete and return this to HPTeam@coventry.gov.uk by 31 July 2026.