Kent Community Foundation is delighted to be working in partnership with Dartford Borough Council to provide funding for community and voluntary groups operating across the unparished areas of Dartford – covering the west and north of the borough, including Dartford town and surrounding neighbourhoods.
The new Dartford Borough Council Community Infrastructure Fund will award grants of up to £10,000 to support both revenue and capital costs, helping local groups deliver projects that make a positive difference in their communities.
Funding for this initiative has been made available through Dartford Borough Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy.
The Dartford Borough Council Community Infrastructure Fund will award grants for
- Community Facilities and Public Spaces
- Play Spaces
- Arts and Cultural Activities
- Environmental Improvements
- Healthy Community Activities
- Community Learning
To support organisations interested in applying, a launch event hosted by Kent Community Foundation and Dartford Healthy Living Centre will be held on Tuesday 7 October, between 10am and 12.30pm at Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square, Dartford, DA1 5HY.
Attendees will be able to hear more about the grants scheme and speak directly with the Kent Community Foundation team.
The deadline to apply for financial support is Friday 7 November 2025
Cllr Jeremy Kite, Leader of Dartford Borough Council, said: “Dartford has a proud tradition of strong community spirit, and this new fund is about giving local people and organisations the resources they need to make an even bigger difference in their neighbourhoods. By working with Kent Community Foundation, we can ensure that the Community Infrastructure Levy directly benefits residents through improved facilities, activities, and opportunities. I would encourage community and voluntary groups to come forward with their ideas and make the most of this exciting opportunity.”
To find out more about the new Dartford Borough Council Community Infrastructure Fund or to book a place at the launch event please email joanne@kentcf.org.uk
About Kent Community Foundation
Experienced grant-maker Kent Community Foundation is dedicated to finding, funding, and supporting voluntary groups that make a big difference in local communities.
Since its launch in 2001, the Foundation has distributed over £60 million to thousands of small charities and grassroots initiatives, where even modest sums of money can have a transformational impact. In 2026, Kent Community Foundation will proudly celebrate its 25th anniversary.
As part of a UK-wide accredited network of 47 Community Foundations, Kent Community Foundation is committed to improving the lives of local people, particularly those who are most vulnerable, isolated, and disadvantaged.
Today, the Foundation manages more than 100 philanthropic funds on behalf of generous individuals, families, and businesses. With unrivalled knowledge of local needs, Kent Community Foundation helps donors establish charitable funds that deliver meaningful and lasting support to communities across Kent and Medway.
