The Community Gardens and Open Spaces Fund
The UK Shared Prosperity Community Gardens, Orchards and Open spaces Fund is available to existing constituted groups such as charities, associations, parish councils, voluntary and community groups to:
- Create a new community garden or orchard.
- Improve an existing community garden.
- Enhance an open space for increased community use.
Groups are welcome to apply for funding up to £3,000 for capital funding and £1000 revenue funding to a total of £4,000.
There is no minimum amount and match funding is not required. Subject to the UKSPF allocation grant amounts available may change for 2024/25.
Capital funding can be used to purchase assets, either new or the significant refurbishment of existing assets, providing they have wider community benefit and have an expected lifespan of at least five years.
Revenue funding can be:
- used where there is no lasting asset.
- used to put on
- events performances and run activities
- pay for training sessions
- provide practical advice and guidance.
Recoverable VAT cannot be included in the grant application.
