This fund is now closed. There is currently no reopening date.

Decision day events

There will be 5 events on Saturday 20 January 2024

  • North (Barnfield, Bramingham, Northwell, Sundon Park) – 1:30pm to 4pm, Marsh Farm Futures, Futures House, The Moakes, LU3 3QB
  • East (Round Green, Stopsley, Vauxhall, Wigmore) – 9:30am to 12pm, Ramridge Primary School, Turners Road North, LU2 9AH
  • Central (Beech Hill, Biscot, Dallow, Saints) – 1:30pm to 4pm, Denbigh High School, Alexandra Avenue, LU3 1HE
  • South (Central, Farley, High Town, South) – 9:30am to 1:30pm, St. Mary’s Church, Church Street, LU1 3JF
  • West (Challney, Leagrave, Lewsey, Poets) – 9:30am to 12pm, Lewsey Community Centre, Landrace Road, LU4 0SW
Apply for a grant

Luton Citizens' Fund

The Luton Citizens’ Fund will provide grants of up to £4,000 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:

  • A town built on fairness or social justice
  • Improving health inequalities
  • Improving the lives of children and young people
  • Working towards carbon net zero
  • A town that works for everyone

You can additionally request an uplift of £500 if you wish to opt in to preparing a carbon-reduction plan.

More detailed information, including key outcomes that groups should be looking to achieve, can be found in the criteria document here.

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PLEASE READ the criteria 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 20 January 2024. Details of what is expected from applicants can be found in the criteria document. Applicants applying for this fund will need to demonstrate that their project meets one or more of the themes outlines above and takes place between 1/3/24 and 31/12/24.

If you have any questions or are unsure if your project fits the criteria please call the BLCF Grants Team on 01525 306690 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to help.

THIS FUND HAS NOW CLOSED

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North:

North area includes Barnfield, Bramingham, Northwell & Sundon Park wards. The Participatory Budgeting Decision Day will be on 20 January 2024.

South:

South area includes Central, Farley, High Town & South wards. The Participatory Budgeting Decision Day will be on 20 January 2024.

West:

West area includes Challney, Leagrave, Lewsey & Poets wards. The Participatory Budgeting Decision Day will be on 20 January 2024.

East:

East area includes Round Green, Stopsley, Wigmore & Vauxhall wards. The Participatory Budgeting Decision Day will be on 20 January 2024.

Central:

Central area includes Beech Hill, Biscot, Dallow & Saints wards. The Participatory Budgeting Decision Day will be on 20 January 2024.

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