Burial Grounds Maintenance Community Grant
This grant scheme provides financial support to voluntary groups who are maintaining their local graveyard or burial grounds. The grant can be used towards the cost of maintenance and upkeep of these sites.
How much is available?
This grant normally covers a lot of the maintenance costs that the burial grounds require during the year, but it may not cover all the costs.
The amount available may vary depending on take-up of the scheme in the local authority area, and it may vary by year.
Check with your local authority for guidelines and conditions.
What can the funding be used for?
This grant can be used to pay for general maintenance, grass cutting and so on.
How do I apply?
Check the community or environment sections of your local authority's website for full details on how to apply.
When you are submitting the application, you'll need to provide a description of the work you intend to carry out and the costs involved.
The scheme is normally run an annual basis, so you may need to submit your application by a certain closing date during the year.