Building a Fairer Cardiff: Applications open for Period Dignity Grant to support communities
Do you volunteer or are involved with a third sector organisation or community group in Cardiff?
Organisations across the city are invited to apply for grant funding to support better access to free, dignified and sustainable period products.
Applications for the 2025–26 Period Dignity Grant, a Welsh Government-funded initiative aimed at ensuring that period products are made available to those who need them, are now open and funding up to £2,000 per organisation is available to support the purchase and distribution of eco-friendly period products, educational materials, and essential hygiene items.
Organisations can use the funding to provide:
- Reusable and plastic-free period products (Up to 75% of the grant allocation must be allocated to sustainable products
- Educational starter packs and awareness materials
- Hygiene disposal bags, wet bags, and emergency clothing for those in crisis
Products must be distributed in a practical, accessible, and dignified way—whether through community hubs, food pantries, safe spaces, or outreach programmes.
Between April and December last year, more than 3,000 period products were distributed across Cardiff Council hubs and libraries, along with the Parks and Recreation teams, sports bodies and Cardiff and Vale health board settings. More than 1,000 individuals and families were supported through council services.
An estimated 1,250 people were reached through community groups and charities and 100% of feedback received has been positive, with users describing the service as “life-changing” and “a lifesaver for our local community”.
The Council has partnered with organisations and charities in 71 different locations across the city, ensuring comprehensive local coverage, supporting asylum seekers, people with learning disabilities, and low-income families with culturally sensitive and inclusive provision.
To apply for funding, organisations can email voluntarysectorgrants@cardiff.gov.uk
Requests will be considered up until the end of the financial year. Successful applicants will be required to submit basic governance documents and report on how the funding has been used.
