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Newport City Council
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Newport City Council
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Wales: Newport (All wards within the jurisdiction of Newport City Council.)
Last Updated:
14.10.2026

No One Left Behind | Bettws

The NOLB Bettws Project Fund supports Newport City Council's commitment to reducing poverty, inequality, and exclusion through early intervention, prevention, and place-based action. This fund supports VCSE organisations delivering accessible, community-focused interventions within Bettws.

GRANT BUDGET

-

GRANT SIZE PER PROJECT

£1k - £30k

APPLICATION PERIOD

-

Applications above £30,000: Exceptional circumstances only. Applications must demonstrate: ○ Exceptional local need ○ High-impact outcomes and value that cannot be achieved at a lower cost ○ Strong organisational capacity ○ Multiple partner collaboration

Grant Programme Goals

  • Addressing lack of affordable activities, youth provision, & unsafe spaces by increasing safe participation, improving skills, & offering diversionary activity.

  • Reducing loneliness and improving physical and emotional wellbeing through peer support, fitness, hobby groups, and family activities.

  • Tackling poverty and cost-of-living pressures via adult learning, digital skills, CV support, budgeting, and debt advice.

  • Improving neglected green spaces, tackling litter, and boosting resident pride through clean-ups, gardening, and environmental education.

  • Strengthening community hubs, advice services, local connectors, and venue accessibility to reduce barriers to participation.

Grant Criteria In A Nut Shell

The NOLB Bettws Project Fund is a place-based grant scheme by Newport City Council to tackle poverty, inequality, and exclusion in Bettws through community-led prevention. Grants range from **£1,000 to £30,000** (with higher amounts for exceptional collaborative bids) for eligible VCSE organisations delivering activities directly benefitting Bettws residents. Projects must be new or add clear value, without duplicating existing services or statutory council duties, and have robust governance, financial controls, and safeguarding. Projects must target at least one of five local priorities: youth activities and safe spaces; wellbeing and social connection; skills, digital learning, and debt advice; green spaces and community safety; or local facilities and service access. Applications are submitted via whatimpact.com and scored across five criteria: Reach, Sustainability, Cost/Value, Credible Plan, and Ability to Deliver.
Full Grant Criteria (English & Cymraeg)
Summary Grant Criteria (English & Cymraeg)

No One Left Behind Fund

The NOLB Duffryn Project Fund aims to support voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations delivering impactful, community-focused interventions that reduce poverty, improve skills, create pathways into employment, and enhance wellbeing for residents of Duffryn.

GRANT BUDGET

£500k

GRANT SIZE PER PROJECT

£1k - £100k

APPLICATION PERIOD

03 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026

Grants range from £1,000 to £30,000 (only in very specific cases grants may be awarded up to £100,000 in value - please inquire for more details).

Grant Programme Goals

  • Intervention Area 1: Safe Communities

  • Intervention Area 2: Healthy, Safe & Valued Environments

  • Intervention Area 3: Adults – Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

  • Intervention Area 4: Children & Young People – Preventing the Cycle of Poverty

  • Intervention Area 5: Community Infrastructure & Access

Grant Criteria In A Nut Shell

This grant programme supports Newport City Council’s commitment to reducing poverty, inequality and exclusion through early intervention, prevention and place-based action. In October 2025, Cabinet approved a £500,000 No One Left Behind pilot project to support areas of the city that have missed out on previous regeneration and opportunity, with the Duffryn estate in the Tredegar Park ward chosen as the first pilot locality due to evidence of high deprivation. The No One Left Behind (NOLB) Duffryn Project Fund aims to support voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations delivering impactful, community-focused interventions that reduce poverty, improve skills, create pathways into employment, and enhance wellbeing for residents of Duffryn. Funding is available for projects that align with NOLB principles, demonstrate clear community benefit, and show strong potential for long-term positive outcomes.
No One Left Behind - Grant Criteria - English & Welsh
No One Left Behind - Summary Criteria - English & Welsh

Second Round SPF grant 2025/26

The Newport Community Development Grant 25/26 funds innovative local projects that strengthen communities and promote inclusion. It supports initiatives in culture, environment, safety and opportunity, and is available for organisations acting in Newport and delivering impact on the ground.

GRANT BUDGET

£250k

GRANT SIZE PER PROJECT

£1k - £10k

APPLICATION PERIOD

22 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025

Grants range from £1,000 to £15,000 (only in very specific cases a slightly higher bid would be accepted).

Grant Programme Goals

  • Community Building and Welsh Culture

  • Environmental Initiatives

  • Crime Prevention and Safety

  • Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity

Grant Criteria In A Nut Shell

The general criteria for all grants and their evaluation is that the interventions, projects, and activities proposed tackle inequality, are accessible, and reach those most affected by the cost of living crisis. They must contribute to the goal of creating equal opportunities for all people in Newport despite their socio-economic backgrounds, disabilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, location, and health status. We are looking for innovative approaches, which can find alternative funding and continuance from other funding sources in the future. Projects, events, and activities must consider their environmental impact and work to reduce waste and CO2 generation within their capabilities and budget considerations. Activities can be targeted to any age group and culture, promoting equal opportunities throughout Newport.
2nd round NCC SPF grant criteria (Eng & Wel)
2nd round NCC SPF grant criteria summary (Eng & Wel)

Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26

The 2025-2026 grant scheme follows UKSPF's 'Communities and Place' and 'Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Communities' investment priorities, with a special focus on bringing communities together, tackling homelessness, environmental improvement, and breaking down barriers of opportunity.

GRANT BUDGET

£800k

GRANT SIZE PER PROJECT

£1k - £30k

APPLICATION PERIOD

15 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Grant Programme Goals

  • Community Building and Welsh Culture - Supporting local cohesion, heritage projects, and Welsh language and traditions.

  • Environmental Conservation and Wellbeing - Promoting sustainability, green spaces, and community health through eco-initiatives.

  • Crime Prevention and Safety - Funding youth engagement, public safety, and initiatives reducing antisocial behaviour.

  • Breaking down Barriers to Opportunity - Improving access to jobs, education, and services for marginalised and low-income groups.

Grant Criteria In A Nut Shell

The Newport City Council Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) 2025/26 offers grant funding to VCSEs delivering projects that address key local priorities, including community building, Welsh culture, environmental wellbeing, crime prevention, and reducing inequality. Projects must demonstrate measurable social impact, alignment with UKSPF objectives, and direct benefit to Newport communities. Funding is available for both new and continuation projects, with emphasis on partnership working, sustainability, and supporting underserved groups. All applicants must be properly constituted VCSE organisations. Applications will open on 15th May, with clear grant guidance provided. Projects must be completed by March 31, 2026. Match funding is not mandatory but is encouraged where possible.
Grant Summary Document (English & Welsh)
SPF 2025/26 Grant Criteria
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