Welsh Government Democratic Engagement Grant

The Welsh Government is pleased to launch its Democratic Engagement Grant for a further three years with £400,000 being available to support projects in the 2025-26 financial year, through to the end of 2027-28.

The grant aims to support local authorities, third sector, and not-for-profit organisations working in Wales to pursue an innovative approach to engaging those typically under-represented in our democracy. This includes but is not limited to:

• young people,

• disabled people,

• people from lower socio-economic backgrounds or those who are long-term unemployed,

• non-UK nationals,

• people from minority-ethnic groups.

The grant will help funded organisations ensure as many people as possible are engaged, motivated, and empowered to take part in democracy, giving them the tools to make their voice heard and to impact positively on the Wales around them. The application window for applications over £1000 is open now and closing on 9th May 2025. Applications for under £1000 can be submitted at any time. Further information including the grant documentation can be found here: https://www.gov.wales/democratic-engagement-grant

Please contact Etholiadau.Elections@gov.wales if you have any queries.