Bedford Borough Council is encouraging applications for two exciting new grant schemes funded by the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
There are two grant streams available:
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ณ๐๐น ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐:
This grant supports initiatives that strengthen social connections and build a sense of community spirit. Examples include purchasing equipment for local volunteer groups, improving facilities for community events, or launching new social action projects.
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐:
This grant aims to enhance the natural environment and create inviting public spaces for residents to enjoy. Examples include establishing community gardens, improving existing green spaces, greening of streets and paths, or incorporating natural features into public areas.
Richard Fuller MP said:
I would encourage rural communities to apply and access funding which could make a real difference to their areas.
Key details about the grants:
- Grants are available to community organisations in eligible rural areas of Bedford Borough.
- Funding is for capital investment only (e.g., equipment, materials, renovations).
- A funding pot of ยฃ67,500 is available for each grant scheme.
- Individual grants range from ยฃ1,000 to a maximum of ยฃ10,000.
- All projects must be completed by 5th January 2025.
To find out more and to apply for a grant, please visit the Bedford Borough website: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/RuralGrants24Jul
he Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is a top-up to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support activities that specifically address the particular challenges faced by rural areas. Bedford Borough Council successfully secured ยฃ552,352 from the Rural England Prosperity Funding (administered via DEFRA).
