Community Investment Fund (CIF)

South Oxfordshire District Council offers grants to capital community projects in South Oxfordshire through its Community Investment Fund (CIF).

The fund was established from the sale of housing stock in July 1997.  Approximately £500,000 per year is distributed in capital grants.  To date, the fund has distributed over £12 million in grants.

The council offers small grants to applications requesting under £15,000 and large grants to applications requesting over £15,000 up to a maximum of £100,000.

In 2012 the council's CIF scheme has a budget of £500,000 to allocate. 

The current guidance notes for the next round of funding can be downloaded from the menu to the right.

CIF - under £15,000 requests

The council's Community Investment Fund is now open for applications requesting under £15,000 (total project cost of £50,000).  Applications are made using an online form.  To apply for a grant please click the link below:

Please note:  The closing date for applications is Friday 1 June 2012

CIF - over £15,000 requests

The council's CIF over £15,000 scheme closed on the 30 April 2012 for applications requesting over £15,000.  All applications received are currently being evaluated.