Second year of funding for growth boosting projects in coastal communities
It’s second time lucky for coastal communities across the UK, as the Treasury launch the second round of funding from the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF).
They say that this year’s pot of £27.8 million, which opened to applications yesterday (13 March 2013) has been topped up by £4 million on last year’s £23.7 million.
Almost any organisation can apply
Charities, voluntary and community sector organisations, social enterprises, including cooperatives and community ownership initiatives, local authorities and local enterprise partnerships as well as private sector companies can all apply for the money to help boost economic development in coastal communities.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander said, “Last year we helped organisations around the UK invest in their communities through the Coastal Communities Fund, and I’m delighted that growing marine revenues from the Crown Estate have allowed us to increase the pot by over 15 per cent this year.
“From transforming the Kintyre Way, developing a falconry centre in Conwy and giving Swanage and Wareham back their rail link, the funding has made a huge difference to small communities across the UK. The fund was a huge success last year and I’m sure year two will be just as popular.”
Big Lottery Fund
The money is delivered by the Big Lottery Fund, under the name ‘Big Fund’.
For enquiries contact BIG Lottery fund enquiries line on 0845 4 10 20 30 or email [email protected].
OnTheWight has written to the council to ask whether officers intend to apply for a grant under the second round of funding. We’ll let you know if we receive a reply.
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