Projects that make a difference in west Norfolk could benefit from between £10k-£50k in funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Funding scheme.
Proposals are being invited for projects that are operating in west Norfolk under the themes of Communities and Place, or People and Skills.
Communities and Place applications will be assessed against criteria such as increasing footfall and visitor numbers, improving amenities, facilities; and accessibility; making neighbourhood and public realm improvements, improving cycleways and pathways, and reducing emissions.
For expressions of interest under the theme of People and Skills, priorities such as people gaining qualifications, people being supported into work, and increased volunteering engagement will be considered.
Proposals must meet the objectives of the West Norfolk Investment Plan which guides the local investment of UK Shared Prosperity Funding, and, all projects must be fully delivered and complete between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. Funding is available for capital and revenue projects.
To move to the full application stage, projects must be able to demonstrate how they meet local need, and detail the benefits and positive impacts the proposals would achieve.
Interested parties can download an expressions of interest form for completion here: https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/UKSPFProjectCall which should be submitted to [email protected] by 12pm Wednesday 28 February 2024.
All projects must be located within the King’s Lynn and West Norfolk boundary, and applications can be made by a range of bodies, organisations, and groups including public sector organisations, private sector enterprises, and registered charities, amongst others.
Interested parties wishing to find out more can participate in two online information sessions, taking place on Microsoft Teams from 11am – 12noon on Thursday 8 Feb and Tuesday 13 Feb. Places are limited so anyone who wants to attend should email [email protected] to request an invite ahead of the meeting.
UK Shared Prosperity Funding is a Government funded investment programme which aims to build pride in the places that we live in, support high quality skills training, employment and productivity growth and improve life chances.
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk has secured £1,836,407 UK Shared Prosperity Funding to support revenue and capital investment across the area until March 2025.
