What we heard and what's happening next
Thank you to all of you who took the time to complete the survey - this has really helped us with finalising the grant design and developing the FAQs. You can read more about the outcomes from the survey below.
Applications for the fund are due to launch in September, but in the meantime, you can read the information pack and sign up to one of the launch events or drop ins using the links below.
Strength and Growth Fund Engagement Events
We have a range of events you can join in September to find out more about the fund, both in person and online events.
Launch Events
Sign up to one of these events to hear more about the fund, eligibility and application from the team using the link below.
Informal Online Drop-ins
Sign up here if you’d like an informal chat about your application. Come prepared with questions after you’ve read the information pack.
11th September, 10-11am
30th September, 10-11am
6th October, 1-2pm
Survey Responses
92 people responded to the survey
Total funding requested in responses: Over £3 million
The total pot for this fund is £1.5m so we are likely to be very oversubscribed - please be mindful of this when applying as unfortunately we will not be able to fund all eligible applications.
How much are you likely to apply for?
What are you likely to apply for?
As we describe in our cap
We’ve created some FAQs based on your questions, which will be uploaded to this page.
There are two main updates following a discussion with our Technical Group based on survey responses:
Capital building projects of over £20k will run over a separate timescale since the examples in the survey were complex and need more time and different processes. We will be allocating 20% of the total pot for this.
Due to limited demand for the lower tiers, there will be two tiers of funding: £5k-£20k and £20k-£50k
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