The below grants have been funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
Deadline for all applications – 5pm Friday 3rd May 2024.
UKSPF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CAPITAL GRANT
The purpose of this grant is to offer capital support to social economy sector organisations. This grant will enable organisations/businesses to purchase capital equipment or undertake capital works.
The grant will fund up to 90% of eligible total project costs up to a maximum of £30,000.
UKSPF SE Capital Grant Application
UKSPF SE Capital Grant Guidance
UKSPF SPORTS EQUIPMENT CAPITAL GRANT
The purpose of this grant is to offer capital support for the purchase of sports equipment for sports clubs in Merthyr Tydfil.
The grant will fund up to 100% of eligible total project costs up to £500.
Sports Equipment Grant Application Form
Sports Equipment Grant Guidance
UKSPF ACQUISITION OF LOCAL AUTHORITY ASSETS GRANT
The purpose of this grant is to offer financial support to social economy sector organisations. This grant will enable organisations to purchase assets from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) for which they currently hold a lease/licence.
The grant will fund up to 50% of eligible purchase costs based on a valuation undertaken by MTCBC.
UKSPF Acquisition of Local Authority Assets Grant Application
UKSPF Acquisition of Local Authority Assets Grant Guidance
UKSPF COMMUNITY ASSET TRANSFER CAPITAL SUPPORT GRANT
The purpose of this grant is to support the facilitation/sustainability of Community Asset Transfers (CAT’s) from Local Authority owned buildings onto social economy organisational management. The grant will support building improvements and capital purchases.
The grant will fund up to 100% of eligible total project costs up to £10,000.
UKSPF CAT Capital Support Grant Application
UKSPF CAT Capital Support Grant Guidance
UKSPF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DECARBONISATION CAPITAL GRANT
The purpose of this grant is to offer capital support to social economy sector organisations. This grant will enable organisations/businesses and in particular those who manage community facilities, to purchase and install measures that will assist in reducing their carbon footprint as well as their utility bills long-term.
The grant will fund up to 90% of eligible total project costs up to a maximum of £10,000
UKSPF SE Decarbonisation Capital Grant Application
UKSPF SE Decarbonisation Capital Grant Guidance
UKSPF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROFESSIONAL FEES GRANT
The purpose of this grant is to offer financial support to social economy sector organisations. This grant will fund organisations/businesses to engage specialist professionals to deliver appropriate support to organisations to enable future developments.
The grant will fund up to 90% of eligible total project costs.
UKSPF SE Professional Fees Grant Application
UKSPF SE Professional Fees Grant Guidance
UKSPF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WEB DEVELOPMENT FUND
The purpose of this grant is to offer financial support to social economy sector organisations. This grant will enable organisations/businesses to implement digital developments to support their service delivery and public engagement.
The grant will fund up to 90% of eligible total project costs.
UKSPF SE Web Development Fund Application
UKSPF SE Web Development Fund Guidance
We will accept all applications and documentation via email. Please submit your application to economic.development@merthyr.gov.uk.
Please also note that the submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
Should you have any queries please contact Joanne.Davies@merthyr.gov.uk and/or Rachel Gray Rachel.Gray@Merthyr.gov.uk in the first instance.
