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.  

1. (Revenue) Enhancing Sport & Activity Provision in Local Schools

All of Tendring District

• Grants up to £500 (and £1,000 for exceptional proposals)
• Applications are available for schools or sport/activity clubs to provide extra-curricular activities, which encourage more young people to become active. Schools in designated target areas, with less afterschool clubs are encouraged to apply, to ensure that support reaches those who need it most.
• Closing Date: 27 July 2025

Guidance and Application Form for Enhancing Sport & Activity Provision in Local Schools grant

2. (Revenue) Developing a Coastal Sport and Activity Events Programme

All of Tendring District

• 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 events such as Beach Volleyball, Beach Rugby, Multi-Sports Beach Festival etc. The programme aims to attract a wide range of participants, from beginners to seasoned athletes, by offering a variety of sports and activities 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

3. (Revenue) Inclusive Access to Sport Clubs

All of Tendring District

• Grants of up to £300 are available.
• Clubs, schools, clubs, agencies or constituted organisations can nominate young people to received grant funding to support a subscription to a sport and activity club. The fund would be paid directly to the sport and activity club for the young person.
• Closing Date: 27 July 2025

Guidance and Application form for Inclusive Access to Sport Clubs grant

Business and Community Grants

Community Transport Buses Open Call Grant 2025

(Funded by Community Regeneration Partnership)

This project focuses on the delivery of increased community transport via the provision of three additional minibuses. Two of the buses are to provide local community transport and one to support the provision of transport for 10 to 18 year olds facing personal and social challenges.

All organisations who are successful in gaining a grant will be expected to report on their transport delivery progress on a regular basis and provide vehicle purchase receipts within 28 days of receiving the funding award. Organisations who apply for funding will need to provide two minibus purchase quotes and clear outcomes built into their application.

Organisations can apply for up to £65,000, any additional costs will need to be match funded. Applications close on 18 July 2025.

Criteria - Community Transport Buses Open Call Grant 2025

Application Form - Community Transport Buses Open Call Grant 2025

'Extend the Season' Events Grant

All of Tendring District

• Scheme designed to increase footfall in town and village centres across Tendring
• Very popular in previous years for events including Fun Days, Film Screenings, Halloween Shop Trails, etc.
• Limit of £1,000 per event, not per organisation
• All months are eligible except December.
• Event must be held by 31 March 2026

The Scheme is designed to support footfall into town and village centres across the District, so please consider this as you plan your event and complete the application form.

Application Form - 'Extend the Season' Events Grant

(Revenue) Repair & Refresh Shopfront Improvement Grant

All of Tendring District

• Grants between £1,000 and £5,000 are available.
• Examples of possible works include painting the shopfront in the same colour it currently is, repairing existing windows/doors, filling wooden surrounds and making good.

Guidance for Tendring Repair & Refresh Shopfront Improvement Grant

Application Form - Revenue Repair & Refresh Shopfront Improvement Grant

(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)

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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