Newport City Council

Newport City Council
REGISTERED NAME
Newport City Council
Grants Schemes
Culture
Heritage
Sports
LOCATION
Wales: Newport (All wards within the jurisdiction of Newport City Council.)
Last Updated:
27.05.2025

Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26

The 2025-2026 grant scheme follows UKSPF's 'Communities and Place' and 'Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Communities' investment priorities, with a special focus on bringing communities together, tackling homelessness, environmental improvement, and breaking down barriers of opportunity.

GRANT BUDGET

£800k

GRANT SIZE PER PROJECT

£1k - £30k

APPLICATION PERIOD

15 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Grant Programme Goals

  • Community Building and Welsh Culture - Supporting local cohesion, heritage projects, and Welsh language and traditions.

  • Environmental Conservation and Wellbeing - Promoting sustainability, green spaces, and community health through eco-initiatives.

  • Crime Prevention and Safety - Funding youth engagement, public safety, and initiatives reducing antisocial behaviour.

  • Breaking down Barriers to Opportunity - Improving access to jobs, education, and services for marginalised and low-income groups.

Grant Criteria In A Nut Shell

The Newport City Council Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) 2025/26 offers grant funding to VCSEs delivering projects that address key local priorities, including community building, Welsh culture, environmental wellbeing, crime prevention, and reducing inequality. Projects must demonstrate measurable social impact, alignment with UKSPF objectives, and direct benefit to Newport communities. Funding is available for both new and continuation projects, with emphasis on partnership working, sustainability, and supporting underserved groups. All applicants must be properly constituted VCSE organisations. Applications will open on 15th May, with clear grant guidance provided. Projects must be completed by March 31, 2026. Match funding is not mandatory but is encouraged where possible.
Grant Summary Document (English & Welsh)
SPF 2025/26 Grant Criteria
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