The Pilton Green Man Community Interest Organisation (CIO) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2025 community grants program. We have £15,000 available to support local projects that will benefit the Pilton community and surrounding areas.
About Our Grants Program
Since establishing the CIO in 2019, we have distributed over £45,000 to local projects, ranging from playground equipment and community gardens to support for local sports clubs and educational initiatives. Our grants are funded entirely through the proceeds of Green Man Day and other community fundraising activities.
Previous grant recipients celebrating their successful projects at last year's festival
What We Fund
We welcome applications for projects that:
- Benefit the local community - Projects should have a clear positive impact on Pilton and the immediate surrounding area
- Are sustainable - We prefer projects that will have lasting benefits rather than one-off events
- Encourage community participation - Projects that bring people together are particularly welcome
- Support vulnerable groups - We especially welcome applications that help children, elderly residents, or those facing hardship
Recent Success Stories
Last year's grants included:
- £3,000 for new playground equipment at Pilton Primary School
- £2,500 for the village hall kitchen refurbishment
- £1,800 for the youth football club's new equipment
- £2,200 for the community garden project
- £1,500 for the senior citizens' lunch club
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted in several ways:
- Online application form - Available on our website
- Paper application - Available from the village shop or parish council
- Informal discussion - Contact any CIO trustee to discuss your idea
Application Requirements
- Clear description of your project
- Estimated costs and budget breakdown
- Evidence of community support
- Details of how the project will be managed
- Timeline for completion
Important Dates
- Applications open: June 1st, 2025
- Application deadline: August 31st, 2025
- Decision announcement: September 30th, 2025
- Grant distribution: October 2025
Get Involved
Don't have a project but want to help? We're always looking for volunteers to help with:
- Grant application reviews
- Project monitoring and support
- Fundraising activities
- Festival organization
Our dedicated volunteers meeting to plan this year's grant distribution
Contact Us
For more information about applying for a grant or getting involved with the CIO, please contact:
- Email: grants@piltongreenmancio.org.uk
- Phone: 01271 830xxx
- In person: Any CIO trustee or visit the village shop
We encourage anyone with an idea that could benefit our community to get in touch. Even if you're not sure whether your project fits our criteria, we're happy to discuss it with you.
The Pilton Green Man CIO is a registered Community Interest Organisation dedicated to supporting our local community through the organization of Green Man Day and other fundraising activities.