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Local knowledge. Trusted grant making. Greater community impact.
Whether you're a local authority, NHS organisation or other public sector body, we work alongside you to ensure public funding reaches the people and places where it can have the greatest impact.
From programme design and promotion to grant assessment, due diligence and impact reporting, we can provide as much, or as little, support as you need to deliver funding confidently and effectively.
We'd be delighted to discuss how we could help. Contact our team for a confidential, no-obligation conversation.
Local knowledge
For more than 25 years we've built trusted relationships with charities and community organisations across Kent and Medway. We understand local need and where funding can make the greatest difference.
Trusted grant-making expertise
Our experienced grants team provides an independent, transparent and efficient grant-making process, giving confidence to both funders and applicants. We work collaboratively with our partners to design programmes that are proportionate, robust and tailored to local priorities.
Better reach into local communities
Because charities and community groups already know and trust Kent Community Foundation, we're able to reach organisations that may not otherwise hear about funding opportunities. Through proactive promotion and outreach, we help ensure funding reaches the communities that need it most.
Flexible grant programme support
Every programme is different, so we tailor our support to your needs. We can help with:
Programme design
Developing funding criteria
Promotion and outreach
Applicant support
Application management
Grant assessment
Due diligence
Independent decision-making panels
Grant administration
Monitoring and evaluation
Impact reporting
Communications support
Whether you need support with one element of a programme or an end-to-end grant-making service, we'll work with you to create an approach that meets your objectives.
Our partnerships in action
Working in partnership with Dartford Borough Council, we designed and now manage the Community Infrastructure Fund, helping Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding reach charities and community groups delivering projects that benefit local residents.
Our support includes programme design, applicant support, grant assessment, due diligence, grant administration and impact reporting.
Jeremy Kite, Leader of Dartford Council
Working with public sector partners, we designed and delivered the Infrastructure Support Fund, supporting organisations that strengthen the voluntary sector across Kent and Medway.
From programme design through to grant assessment, due diligence and impact reporting, we helped ensure funding reached organisations providing vital support to communities across the county.
Yes. We can support every stage of a grant programme, from programme design and promotion through to application management, grant assessment, due diligence, grant administration and impact reporting.
Yes. We work with local authorities, NHS organisations and other public sector partners to ensure funding reaches communities effectively, transparently and in line with local priorities.
Our experienced grants team follows robust assessment and due diligence processes. We work collaboratively with partners to develop proportionate and transparent approaches that give confidence to funders, applicants and stakeholders.
Whether you're launching a new grant programme, managing an existing fund or exploring options for distributing public funding, we'd be delighted to explore how we can work together.