Lisa Edwards, From Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, will be introducing the BDBC 2024 Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) in an online presentation on 27th June 2024, from 1pm to 2pm.
The CIF allows community and voluntary sector organisations to apply for grants to make physical improvements to their premises to improve the user and resident experience, increase income generation and reduce costs and make environmental improvements.
This scheme is not designed to fund large new build projects but can provide funding of between £5,000 to £50,000 to improve existing facilities with projects that can be completed within a maximum of 12 months from funding being agreed.
The 2023 fun awarded funds to Village Halls, Community Centres, Sports Facilities etc. for a range of projects including:
- Heating, plumbing and electrical facility replacements
- Doors and Windows
- Kitchen replacement
- Solar Panels
To book a place on this call, please use this form (Booking Link)
The expected timescales for the 2024/25 application process are:
Deadline for proposals: 5pm on 19th July 2024
Eligible applications invited to make full application: 5pm on 12th August 2024
Deadline for full applications: 5pm on 20th September 2024
Likely decision date: 18th October 2024