The Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Community Partnership Fund aims to sustain venues and assets that provide support for RCT residents, with a continued emphasis on tackling poverty, strengthening communities, and mitigating the ongoing impact of the cost of living.
The Fund brings together funding from Welsh Government, alongside capital investment from the UK Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund. Grants will support projects that:
- Improve or sustain community spaces and facilities
- Provide safe, warm and welcoming places for residents
- Strengthen community food support and tackle food poverty
- Build community resilience through collaboration, activities, and support
Both capital and revenue funding is available, with grants ranging from £2,000 to £10,000. Project applications must secure match funding, present robust sustainability plans, and demonstrate clear outcomes for local people.
The Fund is administered by the Early Help and Community Programmes Service, with decisions made by a cross‑council and community panel.
The Community Partnership Fund has approved £200,000 Capital and £200,000 Revenue funding for 2026-27 with a further round to follow in 2027-28.
Who can apply?
The Fund available to not for personal profit organisations within the Third Sector and Voluntary Sector.
Applicants must evidence they have:
- a Constitution or Governing Document;
- a Bank Account in the name of the organisation
- a minimum of 2 separate (unrelated) authorised signatories.
Grants Available:
- Lower Level - £2,000 - £5,000
- Higher Level - £5,001 - £10,000
Match Funding - For Lower-Level Awards up to £5,000 a minimum of 10% match funding is required. For Higher-Level Awards up for £10,000 a minimum of 20% match funding is required. As such, the total cost will be greater than the total grant for which you are applying.
Organisations that are concerned about their ability to meet the minimum match funding requirements are encouraged to contact Interlink RCT by emailing communityadvice@interlinkrct.org.uk. Interlink RCT can offer advice and discuss options to help you achieve this.
The application round will open on 11th May 2026 at 09:30am and close on 29th May 2026 at 5pm.
Following the application closing date of 29 May 2026, Neighbourhood Network Community Voting will take place. Current Neighbourhood Network members will be invited to view projects submitted within their local area only and individually rank their top five projects.
Members will see only the project name and a maximum 50‑word summary.
Voting will run from 8–12 June 2026. Results will be considered by the Full Decision Panel whilst undertaking the final scoring assessment.
Make an application
Application
Please review the Guidance for Applicants and other documents below:
To request advice or support please email – commmunityprogrammesandgrants@rctcbc.gov.uk or call 01443 425368.