Exeter City Council has awarded more than £17,000 to local organisations through the first round of the 2025/26 City Grants Programme.
The panel, made up of elected councillors and community advisors, met on 7 July to review 17 applications. Ten groups were selected to receive a share of £17,084, supporting a wide range of inclusive and creative projects across the city.
Among the beneficiaries was Exeter Otters Wheelchair Basketball Club, awarded the full £2,500 to continue hosting inclusive sports sessions. Home-Start Exeter also received £2,500 to run support groups for mothers experiencing isolation or poor mental health.
Inclusive Exeter was awarded £2,000 to deliver multicultural activity days across priority neighbourhoods. Other projects funded include community arts workshops, wellbeing events, and local heritage education.
This year’s fund has a total budget of £50,000, with the remaining £32,916 to be distributed in upcoming rounds. The second round opens on 27 August and closes at midday on 17 September.
Grants of up to £2,500 are available for community-led events, festivals, equipment or repairs. Applicants must show at least 20% match funding and demonstrate strong community support.
Priority is given to projects based in areas with the highest inequalities, including Exwick, Wonford, St Thomas, Newtown, and others.
For further details and to apply, visit exeter.gov.uk/citygrants.
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