UKSPF and REPF Heritage, Cultural, Historical and Energy Efficiency Community Grants

In September 2022, Tewkesbury Borough Council received £1.4million from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. In addition to this, the borough has been identified by DEFRA as an area eligible for the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) and awarded further capital funding that will be available until March 2025.

This page explains how to apply for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Heritage, Cultural, Historical and Energy Efficiency Community Grants, including the supporting criteria, application forms and helpful resources.

Over the next two years, we will be distributing funding across our borough, into projects with beneficial outcomes for the community and local businesses.

The REPF fund aims to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities.

Scheme administers

These schemes are administered for the council by GRCC (Gloucestershire Rural Community Council).

All communication relating to these schemes and grant application should be directed to GRCC via 01452 528491 or by email info@grcc.org.uk

Tewkesbury Borough Council Capital Grant Scheme – Enhancing Cultural, Historical and Heritage institutions

The following Cultural, Historical and Heritage grant schemes are Capital funding only, developed in compliance with the REPF guidance and local community and heritage needs, outlined in the Rural England Prosperity Fund prospectus.

This funding is split over a two year period for non-profit organisation in rural areas as identified in DEFRA’s Magic Map Application.

The year one grants application window is now open.

Heritage, Cultural, Historical grant eligibility

Before applying for this heritage, cultural, and historical capital grant, we recommend each applicant reviews the criteria to establish if your project is compatible with the grant parameters.

To check eligibility, we request all applicants refer to this heritage, cultural, and historical capital grant guidance document.

In addition to this resource, please refer to the Rural England Prosperity Fund prospectus, supplied by government, outlining the REPF scheme in depth.

Please note:

• The status of an application is determined by a review panel, and at the Council’s discretion.
• Only some locations in the borough will be eligible for funding.

Heritage, Cultural, Historical grant applications

Once you have read through the guidance and eligibility criteria, please send your completed heritage, cultural, and historical capital grant application to info@grcc.org.uk, accompanied by the supporting documentation requested within the form.

• REPF Enhancing Existing Cultural Historical Institutions Guidelines (pdf, 247KB)
• REPF Enhancing Cultural, Historical and Heritage Institutions Grants – Application Form (doc, 175KB)

Applications must be submitted by 9am on Monday, 11 December 2023.

Short listed heritage, cultural, and historical capital grant applications will be reviewed by a grant panel.

Please note, any heritage, cultural, and historical capital grant applications received after the deadline of 9am on Monday, 11 December 2023 will not be considered.

Tewkesbury Borough Council Capital Grant Scheme - Energy Efficiency for community buildings

This funding is split over a two year period to benefit energy efficiency for community buildings.

Energy efficiency community grant eligibility

Before applying for this energy efficiency community grant, we recommend each applicant reviews the criteria to establish if your project is compatible with the grant parameters.

To check eligibility, we request all applicants refer to this energy efficiency community grant guidance document.

In addition to this resource, please refer to the Rural England Prosperity Fund prospectus and UK Shared Prosperity Fund prospectus supplied by government, outlining the scheme in depth.