The Council adopted its corporate plan at its Council meeting in September 2020. This sits alongside the Town Council’s Place Plan setting out the aims and objectives of the Town Council for the next 5 years. The Town Council’s vision is contained in its Vision Statement and this is to “To support and enhance the health, well-being and economy of Ryde to the benefit of residents, local businesses and visitors within a culture that makes best use of our heritage and the beauty of Ryde”.
The Town Council awards a number of grants each year for projects and events that reflect the Council’s aims and objectives and those organisations that can demonstrate working effectively and collaboratively with partner organisations.
2026/27 Grant Applications for Events, Service and Partnership funds are now OPEN.
Please use the forms on this page to submit your grant application, taking into account the councils grant awarding police which can also be found below.
Key Dates to note:
26th September 2025 – Grant Applications OPEN
31st October 2025 – Grant Applications CLOSE at midday
21st November 2025 – Initial Grant Scrutiny meeting (closed meeting)
27th January 2026 – Finance Committee meeting recommend grants to Full Council as part of the budget
3rd February 2026 – Final decision made on grant awards in the 2026/27 budget setting
*NEW* – Shopfront Improvement Grants
As part of the ongoing regeneration of Ryde, the Town Council are looking to work to support local businesses in the town by providing them a level of financial support for improvements to their shop/business front. Applications of up to £2k which help the Council achieve their vision in Commercial Frontages Design Guide will be reviewed by the Community Planning Committee
Applications are temporarily closed.
Any questions? Please let us know by emailing grants@rydetowncouncil.gov.uk