The community development grant scheme is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
UDC has been allocated a total of £327,146 for the financial year 2025/26. A funding pot of £84,400 is available for this grant scheme.
The UKSPF aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, investing in communities and place, supporting local businesses, and people and skills. For more information, visit GOV.UK.
The grant schemes align with the council’s corporate plan 2023-27 objectives to:
– Build stronger communities
– Protect and enhance our environment
It is recommended applications be made as early as possible, as funding is limited. Projects must be completed before 31st March 2026.
Should a project be unable to be completed by this date, then the grant provision will be lost.
Grant applications are assessed on their individual merit against the grant funding eligibility criteria on behalf of the Council by officers from the Economic Development and Communities Teams.
Applicants should be aware that any other UDC grant support received or applied for may be taken into consideration when reviewing applications.
Bids will be assessed against:
– the criteria set out in the UKSPF Prospectus
– the extent to which the bid meets the objectives of the UKSPF
– the extent to which the bid is able to demonstrate quantifiable outputs and outcomes
– the extent to which bids align with the Corporate Plan 2023-27
