Crowdfund Kent is dedicated to giving local organisations and groups the opportunity to take forward projects and ideas to improve their local area. Since the introduction of the programme in 2021 we have seen an incredible response from our communities, creating innovative and meaningful projects and proving that when people come together as a “crowd” this can lead to better support and resources for people in Kent.

The Crowdfund Kent Public Health Fund is worth an incredible £135,000, ready to support projects that make a real difference in Kent. Eligible projects can receive up to £10,000 in pledges, covering up to 65% of your crowdfunding target! If your project is based in the Kent County Council area, this is your chance to bring your vision to life.

Please note this is a revenue fund, designed to support projects which improve the quality of life of our residents, particularly those most disadvantaged and cannot be used to fund capital projects. 

Where multiple Kent County Council funds have been used to support the same campaign, the combined value of the funds cannot be higher than 65% of the total campaign target.

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Current funding window

The deadline for the current funding window is the 25th February 2026. This involves having your project page created, your pitch completed and your project verified by this date, ready to start your crowdfunding campaign. 

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Available Funding

The Crowdfund Kent Public Health Fund is a £80,000 fund where up to £5,000 can be pledged to projects, up to a maximum of 50% of an organisation’s crowdfunding target. Only projects based in the Kent (KCC area) are eligible to apply for this funding.

The Crowdfund Kent – NHS  Fund will provide funding of up to £1,000 or a maximum of 50% of an organisation’s crowdfunding target. Only projects based in the Kent (KCC area) are eligible to apply for this funding. Projects from Medway are not eligible for this fund, for alternative funding available see the NHS Kent and Medway page.

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council Fund will provide funding of up to £1,000 or a maximum of 50% of an organisation’s crowdfunding target. Only projects based in the Folkestone and Hythe area are eligible to apply for this funding.

Where multiple Kent County Council funds (or funds from programme partners Folkestone & Hythe District Council and/or NHS Kent and Medway) have been used to support the same campaign, the combined value of the funds cannot be higher than 65% of the total campaign target. 

To be eligible for this fund your project must be of benefit to the wider community.

Crowdfund Kent is designed to help new ideas get off the ground, therefore we cannot fund the same projects more than once. Organisations who have run a successful campaign and received a KCC pledge are welcome to apply again but any subsequent projects must be distinct from the initial project.

Fund Objectives
We are looking to support projects that meet at least ONE of the following objectives:

1. Supporting Families and communities so children thrive
Projects focusing on this objective may include:

• Projects with a focus on support and activities for families where there are issues with mental health concerns for parents and/or children. We would particularly be interested in projects with a “whole family” approach and services designed to help families enjoy activities together and support one another. 
• Projects that provide early intervention and education on the importance of healthy eating and fitness to improve long term improved health and wellbeing, including weight loss/management programmes and tackling inactivity. 
• Projects to help develop parenting skills and/or tackle loneliness in new and young parents. 

2. Supporting People to explore the use of creativity to improving mental health
Projects focusing on this objective may include:

• Projects that focus on destigmatising mental health conditions through artistic expression and provide an opportunity for people to learn new skills as a form of art therapy. 
• Projects that work with those at risk of suicide or self-harm led by using art and creativity interventions as effective coping strategies.
• Projects that look to increase access to creative hobby.

To be eligible for this fund your project must be of benefit to the wider community.

Who can apply:

• To be eligible, your group must be constituted in some way, 

• have a group bank account where the account is managed by at least two unrelated and authorised individuals in your organisation

• be a not-for-profit organisation designed to deliver benefit to the community (and not designed to create a profit/dividend for shareholders).

Who can’t apply:

• Individuals are not eligible for this fund.

• Schools including independent schools are not eligible for funding.

• District and parish councils cannot directly apply for funding but can officially partner with a local community group who would apply for the funding. The district and parish council can offer support and can be involved in the delivery of the project, but the community group must lead on the project.

See below for more information.

What can’t we fund:

• Projects supporting private interests / profit making organisations.

• Projects excluding any particular groups in society or those with protected characteristics.

• Proposals from political groups.

• Projects that are part of a campaign or promote particular religions/faiths/political ideologies not considered to be inclusive

• We are not able to fund Statutory provision, Local Authority teams or Council projects.

• We cannot fund capital projects, the purchasing of property and buildings, the building of extensions to existing premises or annual rent / utilities costs.  We may consider small adaptations, where there is a tangible community benefit from the proposed improvements, and they meet the objectives of the fund. KCC reserves the right to review all project costs and make decisions on a case-by-case basis. 

• We cannot funds events or festivals.

Eligibility Criteria

1. This is a Kent County Council programme. To be eligible your organisation must be registered/based within the Kent County Council electoral boundary and that your project will be within the Kent County Council electoral boundary area.

2. Your group needs to have a governing document, such as a constitution – This sets out the name and purpose of your organisation. It should also cover how it will work. So, things like how people join, how your committee will work, and when you’ll have meetings.

3. Your group must have a bank account in your organisation’s name (as written on your constitution or governing document) – You’ll also need to make sure that at least two unrelated people are needed to transfer money from the account.

4. Your organisation cannot be set up to create profit for shareholders. Community Interest Companies and Community Interest Organisations are deemed eligible for this fund as their activities generate revenue which in turn fund activities that deliver community benefit.

5. Capital elements cannot be funded. Please be aware that the fund you are applying to is mostly Revenue and that the council cannot pledge towards non-revenue items. See link below for advice: https://help.spacehive.com/hc/en-us/articles/14965731612701-What-is-the-difference-between-capital-costs-and-revenue-costs-

6. Please be aware that the fund cannot be used to support projects for physical changes to buildings or capital improvements.

If you have any questions regarding this, please email crowdfundkent@kent.gov.uk

Deadline: Wednesday 25th February 2026

This fund is not managed by Funding for All. Please click ‘Funder’s website’ and contact the funder directly for more information.