Luton Citizens' Fund
Please read the criteria document here before applying.
The Luton Citizens’ Fund will provide grants of up to £3,500 to not-for-profit groups who deliver projects or services in Luton. The fund is administered by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation on behalf of Luton Council.
The main objectives for this fund are:
- Jobs – helping people into employment, education or training, mentoring and life skills.
- Safety and civic pride – helping people feel safer by countering anti-social behaviour, building a sense of pride and belonging, and contributing positively to the wider community. This could also include projects that improve neighbourhoods and local environments through community action and education.
However, if you have a project that doesn’t fit neatly within the above themes but could contribute to wider Luton 2040 priorities, we’d encourage you to get in touch to discuss your idea before applying.
For more information, please read the criteria document here.
Check to see if you're eligible
Please also read our criteria document to check if your project would be eligible for this round of funding.
Please read the criteria document carefully before submitting your application.
The Luton Citizens’ Fund follows the principles of Participatory Budgeting – a model which asks residents to decide which community organisations should receive funding for the benefit of their community. Therefore applicants will need to commit to attending a local decision day on Saturday 21st February 2026.
Details of what is expected from applicants can be found in the criteria document. Applicants will need to demonstrate that their project meets one or more of the themes outlined above and will take place between 01/04/26 and 31/12/26.
If you have any questions or are unsure if your project fits the criteria please contact us on [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
Alternatively, please join us for our online Meet the Funder on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at 12.30pm – book in here.
We are also running a Meet the Funder on Tuesday 22nd September at 10.30am – book in here.
How to Apply
If you feel you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying to this fund, please complete the application form here.
The deadline for applications is Friday 23rd October at 12pm midday.
North:
North area includes Barnfield, Bramingham, Northwell & Sundon Park wards.
South:
South area includes Central, Farley, High Town & South wards.
West:
West area includes Challney, Leagrave, Lewsey & Poets wards.
East:
East area includes Round Green, Stopsley, Wigmore & Vauxhall wards.
Central:
Central area includes Beech Hill, Biscot, Dallow & Saints wards..
