UKSPF ‘Digital connectivity for local community facilities’ grants programme – round 1 application process now open!

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCR CA’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 Local Community Facilities.

The application process for Round 1 of this grants programme is now open!

Deadline for submission of completed applications and supporting documents (see FAQs, section 7) is 5pm on Monday 13th February 2023.  Any applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

The grants programme is being managed by VOLA Consortium.  Application forms and supporting documents are available to download from VOLA’s website (https://volamerseyside.org.uk/ukspfgrants/), or can be requested by emailing ukspfgrants@volamerseyside.org.uk.

In addition to the application form itself, other documents included to support applicants include:

• Application Guidance

• FAQs

• Ward Digital Inclusion Data

• Link to LCR Digital Connectivity Map

• Link to Workshop (1) Video

• ‘Technical Tips’ workshop slides:

• Note: the ‘process and eligibility’ slide deck from the workshops has been superseded by the FAQs document and Application Guidance Notes

 Everything potential applicants need to know should be included in the above documents, but if you have any further questions, including queries about your eligibility to apply, please email ukspfgrants@volamerseyside.org.uk by 5pm, Friday 3rd February.  VOLA will aim to respond to any questions within 3 working days.  Questions received after this date may not be answered.