Written questions

Democratic Engagement Fund

Lords · Question HL3601 · Tabled 16 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 28 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Blunkett

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to allocating greater resources to the Democratic Engagement Fund, and reopening it for applications.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 28 Sep 2026

The Government remains committed to supporting democratic participation and established the Democratic Engagement Fund with a budget of up to £2.5 million to support civil society organisations in delivering democratic engagement activity across England. ...