The fund is available to community groups, parish and town councils, clubs, charities, CIC or voluntary groups operating on a not for profit basis. All organisations and projects supported by grants must benefit the community, the local economy or the residents of the District and should be able to show evidence of need and local support when making an application. 

Organisations applying for a Community Councillor Grant must:

• Have a recognised legal status such as a formal constitution, standing orders or deed of trust
• Have a clear democratic management structure, e.g. a committee consisting of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer etc.
• Be legally able to carry out the activities, which should be primarily for the benefit of residents of North Devon
• Where appropriate, have and monitor policies and practices that safeguard children and vulnerable adults
• Be financially viable, have clear financial controls, and provide annual accounts
• Provide evidence of project costs, in the form of quotes or similar (as applicable)