How to apply

Apply for funding and learn about the application process, support available, and what happens after you apply.

You can apply for public health funding using the link below. The application form opens on 1 July 2026 and closes on 30 August 2026.

Apply for public health funding 2026-2027

Should you have any questions or issues when applying, please email our Team communities@colchester.gov.uk or jake.mullinder@colchester.gov.uk

What happens if you are successful

If you are successful, you will be required to complete a grant agreement which outlines the terms of the funding in detail and complete an end of project monitoring survey which will explore project outputs.

If you have any questions on the guidance, email our team to discuss.

The conditions for awarding the grant will adhere to the governance procedures outlined by Colchester City Council and subject to relevant background checks.

Should you have any questions or issues when applying you can email our team at communities@colchester.gov.uk

You can join a drop-in Q&A session on Microsoft Teams at one of the following times:

  • Thursday 2 July 2026, 4pm to 5pm
  • Wednesday 8 July 2026, 2pm to 3pm
  • Friday 10 July 2026, 3pm to 4pm

Please email jake.mullinder@colchester.gov.uk to request access to your preferred time and date.