Community projects in Skegness to benefit from £100,000 in grant money
Community-led activities in Skegness could benefit from a funding boost as a significant new £100,000 grant pot is launched for the town.
The Together for Skegness Stronger Communities Fund has been announced by Skegness Neighbourhood Board and aims to focus Pride in Place funding on grassroots activities and community ideas that benefit local people.
Managed by Lincolnshire Community Foundation, the fund is offering grants of £500–£10,000 for applications that respond to local needs and opportunities, deliver visible improvements, and strengthen local pride.
Crucially, all applications must fit with one or more of the following themes that reflect community priorities identified through community engagement:
• Pride, culture and aspiration
• Education, skills and opportunity
• Wellbeing, inclusion and community resilience
• Safe and welcoming neighbourhoods
• Community assets, environment and green spaces
• A vibrant and connected town centre.
The funding can be used for a range of costs such as activities, events, services, equipment and improvements to community facilities or spaces.
A separate Community Chest has also been announced which will provide grants of up to £300 to individuals and non-constituted groups, subject to criteria.
There are three rounds of funding planned, with 1st December 2026 the deadline for the first round. Subject to funds, further rounds will run with application deadlines of 1st March 2027 and 1st June 2027. More information about the scheme, and details of how to apply, can be found online at www.lincolnshirecf.co.uk/skegnesspip.
The substantial grant pot comes after Skegness Neighbourhood Board recently made its first funding awards in the town, with around £1.2million announced for five projects that fit with community priorities. These awards followed an open call for projects in 2025.
Paul McCooey, Chair, Skegness Neighbourhood Board said: “The community is at the very heart of our Pride in Place programme in Skegness and we want to ensure that the funding benefits people right across the town.
“Through the Together for Skegness Stronger Communities Fund, we have a fantastic opportunity to direct investment into activities that make a real difference to people’s lives. The scheme is designed to help Pride in Place funding reach more people, and ultimately will make a meaningful and long-lasting impact within the community.”