Projects will be assessed monthly by our panel from the end of September 2023 to the middle of December 2024 – the final deadline for applications is Friday 13 December 2024. If all funds are allocated prior to this date, the programme will be closed to further applications. If funds are fully allocated prior to the final round of assessment, remaining eligible applications will be added to a waiting list to be reviewed if existing grant recipients drop out of the programme, so that their funding can be re-allocated.
Projects will be scored by the panel against several criteria, including value for money, carbon footprint impact and economic benefit. The panel are also looking for evidence of a sound business case, and for projects that meet our programme aim.
It is important to understand that you will not automatically get a grant.
When you apply for a grant, you are competing with other applicants in the eligible area. We are looking for projects that best meet the programme aim, and that are good value for taxpayers’ money. If you can show this clearly in your application, you are more likely to be successful in obtaining a grant.
The funding is limited and will be prioritised to applications that contribute the most to the
Programme’s aim, as set out in the ‘Purpose of the Grant’ section.
The panel will meet during the last week of each month, except in December 2023, where the panel meeting will be delayed until early January 2024. These dates may be subject to change, depending on the volume and quality of applications received.
The panel will assess, shortlist and award funds to successful projects on a monthly basis. If further information is required to clarify elements of an application, this could delay a decision being made, while this information is sought.
Decisions made by the panel are final, there is no appeals process. Please refer to our policy document for further information, which can be found here.
