Funding of up to £25,000 is now available to not-for-profit organisations for schemes and project proposals in South Staffordshire. Please note that any project bids must be submitted by 30th September 2025, with all funding claimed by 31st December 2025. If you think your project may require planning permission, please seek confirmation of need or evidence that it is not required immediately to progress an application. As soon as funding is fully allocated this scheme will close.
The funding is aimed at supporting community projects and schemes to help places to thrive and create a healthy, safe and inclusive community.
The council is seeking expressions of interest from eligible, not-for-profit organisations.
This fund is separate to the Rural England Prosperity Fund which is only available for small business growth, community projects and farm diversification in particular eligible areas.
If you have a project or scheme that meets the interventions detailed in our prospectus, we want to hear from you.
Any queries relating to the funding should be emailed to UKSPF@sstaffs.gov.uk Please include a telephone number.
Eligible organisations must be not for profit which can include voluntary, community, charity and private sector organisations. Public sector organisations may also apply; Parish Councils, Higher and Further education.
Projects and schemes must be delivered by a legally constituted organisation that can receive public funds.
Examples may include:
Updating a community centre to better support the local users, adding green power, room separation and accessible facilities.
A charity-led scheme; property adaptation and delivery of adult day care sessions to support the local community.
Country park project; secure parking, EV points, cycle sheds, play equipment and café - creating open spaces for local use.
Renewable training scheme, equipment for student and apprenticeship skills attainment.
Employment or voluntary opportunities are expected with all capital projects or schemes.
All projects must be completed by 30th September 2025, to enable all reporting and project spend to be finalised by 31st December 2025.
Due to timescales, please ensure planning permission is in place or evidence provided to confirm none is required before applying for funding.
The maximum request is £25,000. The minimum request is £2,000. Funding will typically be limited to a maximum of 70% of the project’s total eligible costs. Organisations will be expected to provide a minimum of 30% match funding.
Claims will be ineligible for payment if works are started, invoiced or paid before you have a signed, dated funding agreement in place.
The projects/schemes that can deliver the best outputs and outcomes for the district will be funded - we want to hear your ideas.
Funding will not automatically be offered. All expressions of interest will be carefully assessed and those that meet with the government interventions and the district’s needs will be invited to complete a full application.
The council is seeking project ideas that deliver the greatest environmental and social benefits to the community.
