The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a central pillar of the UK Governments ambitious levelling up agenda and a significant component of its support for place across the UK. It will provide £2.6 billion of new funding for local investment by March 2025.
In January 2023, the UK Government approved Aberdeen City Council's Investment Plan.
There are three distinct priorities within the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Communities and Place, Supporting Local Business, People and Skills as well as the Multiply element which is ringfenced for activity to enhance adult numeracy skills provision and proposals. At this time applications are being sought under the Communities and Place priority only. For Supporting Local Business and People and Skills we have have an inhouse/procurement process. They are not currently open for external applications, but if that changes the web page will be updated.
Please note that the funding allocations for 2022/23 and 2023/24 for Communities and Place are almost fully committed however applications for 2024/25 are welcomed.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and email to externalfunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Applications can be submitted at any time. Below are the dates officers will attend Committee to seek approval or projects so please take note of the cut off submission dates for decisions at the corresponding Committee.
Committee Dates
Date Submitted on or before | Date of Committee |
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01/05/2023 (9am) | 05/07/2023 |
19/09/2023 (9am) | 22/11/2023 |
If you have any queries about the application process, please email externalfunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the External funding team at Aberdeen City Council prior to submission to discuss project ideas and eligibility.
Assessment of Applications
Aberdeen City Council will produce a shortlist of eligible projects by considering bids which respond to a need identified in the guidance and will be delivered by a legally constituted organisation that can receive public funds. It is expected that all bids will demonstrate how they support the implementation of the Local Outcome Improvement Plan, as well as the Communities and Place Priority.
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