UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) 2025/26

This page lists all of the UKSPF Grants that are currently open. For Rural England Prosperity Fund Grants, please see the REPF Grants page

Sport and Activity Grants

The Council has established three grant schemes to support local people to become more active.  

(Revenue) Developing a Coastal Sport and Activity Events Programme

All of Tendring District

Grants of up to £500 are available.

• Grants of up to £500 are available.
• Grants are available to create a diverse and engaging sports events programme across the Tendring District. Applications are encouraged to emphasise the district's coastline and host new feel-good social events such as Beach Volleyball, Wellbeing Walks & Multi-Sports Beach Festivals etc. We aim to fund a wide range of sports and recreational activities for communities to participate, that cater to different interests and skill levels.
• Closing Date: Applications will be considered and processed when they are received.  This will continue until the funding has been exhausted.

Guidance and Application form for Developing a Coastal Sports Events Programme grant

(Revenue) Inclusive Access to Sport Clubs

This grant scheme closed on 27 July.

(Revenue) Enhancing Sport & Activity Provision in Local Schools

This grant scheme closed on 27 July.

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Shopfront Grants

Useful links for Shopfront Grants

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Making a planning application or advert consent application

(Capital) Shopfront Improvement Grant

Clacton, Holland and Jaywick only (Funded by Community Regeneration Partnership CRP)

• Grants between £1,000 and £20,000 are available.
• Examples of possible works include fascia/signage upgrades, doors and entrances (including accessibility adaptations), awnings and external lighting.

Guidance for Capital Shopfront Improvement Grant (Clacton, Holland, Jaywick only)

Application Form - Capital Shopfront Improvement Grant (Clacton, Holland, Jaywick only)

Tendring (excluding Clacton, Holland, and Jaywick)

• Grants between £1,000 and £5,000 are available.
• Examples of possible works include fascia/signage upgrades, doors and entrances (including accessibility adaptations), awnings and external lighting.

Guidance for Capital Shopfront Improvement Grant (Tendring, excluding Clacton, Holland and Jaywick)

Application Form - Capital Shopfront Improvement Grant (Tendring, excluding Clacton, Holland and Jaywick)

(Revenue) Repair & Refresh Shopfront Improvement Grant

This grant scheme has been fully allocated and is now closed.

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'Extend the Season' Events Grant

This grant scheme has been fully allocated and is now closed.

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Community Transport Buses Open Call Grant 2025

This grant scheme has been fully allocated and is now closed.

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Things to remember:

• No payments will be processed until Tendring District Council receive the funding from Central Government.
• All funds must be spent and projects completed by 31 March 2026.
• Applications for both Open Calls and Grants must show value for money and a legacy impact for the future of Tendring's businesses and residents.

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If you have any questions regarding an existing or future application, please get in touch by emailing tendring4growth@tendringdc.gov.uk  

Government guidance on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund can be viewed here: UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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Useful links

Advertisement consent guidance

Making a planning application or advert consent application

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