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.

The general criteria for all grants and their evaluation is that the interventions, projects, and activities proposed tackle inequality, are accessible, and reach those most affected by the cost of living crisis. They must contribute to the goal of creating equal opportunities for all people in Newport despite their socio-economic backgrounds, disabilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, location, and health status. We are looking for innovative approaches, which can find alternative funding and continuance from other funding sources in the future. Projects, events, and activities must consider their environmental impact and work to reduce waste and CO2 generation within their capabilities and budget considerations. Activities can be targeted to any age group and culture, promoting equal opportunities throughout Newport.