There’s a chance for your key project to secure a grant of up to £40,000 from Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC)’s funding allocation to support community development and boost economic growth across the borough.
RBC is inviting community groups, businesses, voluntary or public sector organisations from anywhere in the borough to apply for part of £320,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
This round of funding is now open for applications until Wednesday 30th April. Projects can cover a broad range of initiatives and examples including:
- Improving health and wellbeing
- Reducing crime and the fear of crime
- Bringing communities together
- Developing the visitor economy
- Improving business sites and premises
- Supporting growing businesses.
Projects must be delivered in Rushcliffe and must be able to spend their funding allocation between Monday 30th June 2025 and Tuesday 31st March 2026.
There’s a requirement for match funding and further details on this can be found in the grant guidance.
To find out how to apply and arrange a pre-application discussion, visit www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/business/supporting-business/uk-shared-prosperity-fund/.
A spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to be providing further support for businesses and community projects through our UKSPF 2025/2026 grant fund.
“With grants available between £1,000 and £40,000, we have a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with local groups and businesses to bring even more projects to life that will help to make a real difference and benefit our communities.
“Over the past two years, we’ve seen so many great initiatives come to fruition, from playground improvements and accessible equipment, to the installation of solar panels and other energy efficient measures at sports clubs, theatre facilities and village halls.
“We encourage anyone in the borough with an eligible project to take advantage of this funding opportunity and talk to our Economic Growth Team to find out more and submit an application.”