NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL
60 YEARS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND
THURSDAY 23 JULY – Today the Notting Hill Carnival 60 Years Community Support Fund has been launched to support registered participants who require financial assistance to successfully participate in the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival.
An investment fund of £60,000 has been made available with each applicant being able to apply for a maximum of £3,000. This funding is intended to support participating bands and sound systems with welfare and volunteer support, resources, logistics, storage, security and stewarding.
All eligible participants will have received an email to their registered address’ on Thursday 23 July containing the application form and instructions.
Applications are open now and close at 5pm on Thursday 6 August
Successful application will be notified on Monday 10 August
Funding will be paid on Friday 14 August
ELIGIBILITY
You must be a registered Mas Band, Steelband, Sound System and Brazilian Band for Carnival 2026
Funding must support participation in the 2026 Notting Hill Carnival
Submission of an application does not guarantee funding
Notting Hill Carnival reserves the right to request additional information
ASSESSMENT
Applications assessed on financial need, purpose of request, benefit to Carnival delivery and value for money. Submission does not guarantee funding. Panel decisions are final. Questions? Email office@nhcarnival.org.