Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund is now open for applications.
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge made by local authorities on new building developments in their area, for example, when new housing is constructed.
The CIL Fund supports capital projects within Gateshead and applications will be considered from voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations.
Funding Information
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Grants in the range £1,500 – £3,000
- Dunston Hill and Whickham East
- Whickham South and Sunniside
- Lobley Hill and Bensham
- Dunston and Teams
- Whickham North
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Grants in the range of £1,500 – £5,000
- Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- Blaydon
- Crawcrook and Greenside
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Grants in the range £2,500 – £12,500
- Winlaton and High Spen
What to include?
- Applications must outline the proposed capital project and the benefits for the local community; applications from organisations based outside the target ward may also be considered, where it can be demonstrated that they will benefit the community within the target ward. Applicants must demonstrate sustainability, with no ongoing revenue costs for Gateshead Council.
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Applicants will also need to provide copies of the following documents with their application:
- Project budget and quotes for the work or items to be purchased
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Copies of relevant insurance policies and asset register For capital building works, the following must also be provided:
- Evidence that any capital works have been approved by the owner of the building
- Architect and surveyor reports or information on any relevant permissions that will be required, for example the Part Wall act or building regulations and use of the competent person scheme
Please note that applications will not be considered if appropriate documentation is not submitted.
For more information, visit CIL.
For more information, visit https://www.communityfoundation.org.uk/grants/supporting-capital-projects-within-whickham-south-and-sunniside-ward-gateshead/
