Community groups, businesses and people can apply for additional funding for projects that will make a difference in local neighbourhoods. Mansfield District Council was allocated £2.95m in December 2022 to cover three years as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in which applications are now open.
The fund is designed to provide pride in a place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities and supporting local businesses and people. Community and voluntary groups can apply for funding through the Mansfield Community Grant Fund.
This route offers a maximum of £15,000 in grants for projects that will make a difference in local areas. However, bids for projects over £15,000 can be made through The Mansfield UKSPF Communities and Place. Applications for this route are open now through the council’s website.
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Elected Mayor Andy Abrahams said: “I am so pleased to see these opportunities being opened up and am delighted we can invite applications to both the council and the CVS. The £2.955m fund will be used for community projects, business support, and to promote new skills and employment opportunities across the district.
“The dedicated community grant will be a game changer in Mansfield for our community groups, as they will now be able to make a difference on the ground. Thank you to Mansfield CVS for working collaboratively with us to bring these opportunities to groups and residents to help make a real difference in the community.
“I encourage everyone to submit projects to these grants before the fast-approaching cut-off date.” The deadline to apply for both funds is February 8, 2023, and all projects must be able to commence expenditure before March 31, 2023.
Vanessa Whitton, Chief Executive of Mansfield CVS, added: “We are thrilled and excited to be working in partnership with Mansfield District Council on the Mansfield Community Grant Fund. This funding recognises the value of the voluntary sector and the extensive partnership work that took place during and since the Covid pandemic.
“Building a strong infrastructure in our local communities is at the forefront of our strategic plan, and this fund will make an invaluable difference to our groups to become long-term sustainable.” The UKSPF is also the first funding available to replace previously available EU funding streams.
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