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Community Investment Fund

A new Community Investment Fund (CIF) is available to fund projects across the district to revitalise neighbourhoods, empower local communities and improve residents’ quality of life.  The funding must be for the creation of new, or improvements to, existing public buildings or green/blue spaces. 

Funding and eligibility

Capital grants are available from £5,000 - £30,000 for projects that deliver neighbourhood improvements to public buildings or green and blue spaces. 

Eligible projects are creation of new, or improvements to, existing public buildings for example village halls, community centres, libraries, public toilets. 

Green and blue projects include creation of new, or improvements to, existing spaces such as parks, public gardens, playing fields, children’s play areas, woods, cemeteries and allotments. 

Public realm improvements including street furniture, way-finding and car parks.  Creation of, or improvements to, existing arts, cultural, heritage and sporting facilities. 

Any improvements must be designed to create a better public space and increase usage.   

Larger grants may be available up to £200,000 for projects that will have a significant impact such as creating a new facility which allows the delivery of new services in a ward, or projects which have broader geographical reach covering multiple wards.   

Revenue grants are available for Community events and activities from £2,000 - £10,000 for events/activities that enhance the vibrancy of the district which increase footfall or deliver community services and activities that benefit local people. 

The Community Investment Fund closes on 31 March 2028.

Who can apply?

Applications are competitive and are invited from any organisation who are formally constituted such as Parish Councils, CIC, community groups and associations, registered charities and council departments. 

Closing date

The application process is open in rounds.  The first round opening on 1 May and closing on 7 June 2026. 

Application forms

Any queries?

If you have any queries, please email economicdevelopment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

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