Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (The) Grants to Save Local Community Assets (UK) - Deadline: 21st September 2024
The UK Government has announced that the final round of the £150 million
Community Ownership Fund is now open for expressions of interest. This is a £150 million initiative designed to help community groups take ownership of assets that are at risk of being lost, such as:
• Community centres,
• Cinemas and theatres,
• Galleries,
• Museums,
• Music venues,
• Parks,
• Post office buildings,
• Pubs,
• Shops,
• Sporting and leisure facilities. Eligible applicants include:
• Voluntary and community organisations,
• Parish, town, and community councils. The maximum grant available per project is £2 million although it is expected that most awards will be for up to £250,000 of capital funding.
20% match funding is required (10% in exceptional circumstances). Revenue funding of up to £50,000 or 20% of total capital funding applied for is also available. Successful organisations will be invited to submit a full application when the round 4 funding window opens.