Apply for a Community Infrastructure Grant (CIG)
Swale Borough Council has reopened its Community Infrastructure Grant (CIG) scheme to support projects that improve and encourage the use of important community assets.
Grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 are available to projects that will improve community infrastructure across the borough, and can cover 75% of the capital cost.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).
The funding will need to go towards increasing visitor numbers, providing a new service, or reducing the carbon footprint of the facility.
Projects will need to match one of the following identified themes to be eligible for the funding:
- warm and sustainable – insulation, green power, LED lighting
- fit for purpose – alterations, improvements, and new facilities
- digitally Connected – fast broadband and Wi-Fi
- welcome and work – café development, creating or improving meeting and workspace
- mobility - EV charging points, bike storage
There is also an opportunity for applicants to fund feasibility works to make sure their projects are thoroughly planned out and have the best chance to succeed.
For any organisation considering investing in reducing their Carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiency, a bespoke advisory service is also available, free of charge. Contact prosperityfund@swale.gov.uk for more information.
The grant is only open to not-for-profit organisations that provide community facilities and amenities within Swale.
Please note that we are currently over-subscribed for the urban Sittingbourne area. You can still apply, and we will add your application to a waiting list in case further funding becomes available.
To find out more about the criteria for the CIG, and to apply for a grant, click on the following link:
Case Studies
Use the following links to read about projects which have so far received funding from this scheme:
Page last updated: 16/10/2024
