Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, is pleased to inform those of his constituents it concerns, that Chelmsford City Council’s Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is now open to applications.
This initiative seeks to support capital projects that improve productivity and strengthen rural economies and communities.
Specifically, the fund aims to support new and existing rural businesses to develop new products and facilities for the benefit of the local economy, for instance farm businesses looking to diversify income streams, new and improved community infrastructure, providing essential community services and assets for local people and businesses.
Chelmsford City Council has secured £400,000 from Government to deliver such projects across a two-year period. In 2023/24, £100,000 was available, with the remaining £300,000 of the Fund available this financial year (2024/25).
Chelmsford City Council is inviting applications for funding of capital projects up to the value of £20,000. Applications should have 20% of match funding in place. Full eligibility criteria and further details can be found on their website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/repf.
Their webpage also contains a link and instructions for an eligibility map which details the areas within Chelmsford that are classed as ‘rural’ by Government for the purpose of this fund.
Sir John encourages his constituents to share this information as appropriate with businesses, community groups and wider networks.
Applications should be received by 11:59 pm 30th August 2024. If funding remains following this initial call for projects, Chelmsford City Council will then reopen the scheme to applications.
Sir John encourages those wishing to submit a bid for finding to follow the link below:
