UKSPF – Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities: Introduction
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCRCA’s) local investment plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme – the UK’s successor to EU Structural funds – includes a grants programme focussed on Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities. VOLA has been appointed by the LCRCA to manage this programme.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCRCA’s) local investment plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme – includes a grants programme focussed on Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities. VOLA has been appointed by the LCRCA to manage this programme.
Round 4 is due to open on Monday 20 May.
Application deadline is 5pm on Monday 17th June.
Updated guidance documents and application forms will be posted on this page by 5pm on Monday 20 May.
Grants of between £2,500 and £10,000 are available per applicant.
Watch a short video to find out more about the UKSPF Digital Connectivity Grant programme
Almost £483,000 is remaining in the fund, with borough funding allocations as follows:
| Halton | £33,172 |
| Knowsley | £54,115 |
| Liverpool | £129,336 |
| Sefton | £79,423 |
| St Helens | £87,589 |
| Wirral | £99,187 |
| Total | £482,822 |
The intention is to commit as much of the remaining funding as possible in Round 4. One further ‘mop-up’ round will launch mid-September, but please don’t wait until then in case you miss out!
We will be hosting a series of borough-focused briefing sessions to help potential applicants to plan their projects and submit strong applications. Although borough-focused, people from any area can attend any session, as the content is largely the same.
- Tuesday 14th May, 1.30 – 2.45pm (Sefton) – online
- Wednesday 15th May, 10.30 – 11.45am (Liverpool) – online
- Wednesday 15th May, 1.30 – 2.45pm (Knowsley) – online
- Thursday 16th May, 10.30 – 11.45am (Halton & St Helens) – online
- Friday 17th May, 11.00am – 12.15pm (Wirral) – at Liberty Church, Birkenhead, CH41 2QS
The aim of the borough-based sessions is to inform potential applicants about the fund’s purpose, eligibility criteria and key requirements, the application process and what can/ cannot be funded.
A second, completely different, but incredibly useful online briefing will take place on Zoom on Tuesday 21st May, 1.00-2.15pm. This session will focus on technical considerations when developing-public access computer facilities. It will include plenty of helpful hints and tips on what you need to do, key considerations, things you need to purchase, etc.
To register for any of these sessions, please email patrick.nicholls@volamerseyside.org.uk, stating which session(s) you want to attend, and he will send you the Zoom links. Please include your name and organisation, especially if it is not obvious from your email address.
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