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 Dover - Rural England Prosperity Fund

Prepared for Lyndsey Read of Dover District Council

Dover - Rural England Prosperity Fund UPDATED

Fund ID:	S51528	
Status:	Open for Applications	
Last updated:	02/10/2025	
Grants are available for local organisations in Dover to support activities that specifically address the particular challenges rural areas face, as part of the Rural England Prosperity Fund programme.
Fund Information
Funding body:	Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)	
Maximum value:	£ 10,000 	
Application deadline:	07/11/2025 	
Background
This programme is provided by Dover District Council from funding allocated through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). The REPF is provided by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as a top-up to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Objectives of Fund
The funding is for rural businesses and organisations to: 
•	Develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy. This includes farm businesses looking to diversify income streams.
•	Support new and improved community infrastructure, providing essential community services and assets for local people and businesses to benefit the local economy.
Value Notes
Grants of up to £10,000 are available, to fund up to 50% of project costs.
Match Funding Restrictions
Applicants are required to provide at least 50% of their projects costs from other sources.
Who Can Apply
The following organisations can apply: 
•	Small businesses (less than 50 employees and an annual turnover under £10 million).
•	Community organisations (voluntary organisations and registered charities).
•	Parish Councils.
Location
Dover
Restrictions
This scheme cannot be used for the purchase of equipment by farmers for food processing that could otherwise be funded under DEFRA's Farming Investment Fund (FIF).
Eligible Expenditure
Capital grant funding is for: 
•	Small scale investment in micro and small enterprises in rural areas.
•	Investment in capacity building and infrastructure support for local civil society and community groups.
•	Impactful volunteering and social action projects to develop social and human capital in local places.
Supported projects must be completed by 31 December 2025.
How To Apply
The deadline for applications is 7 November 2025 (12:00).  
Guidance notes and the application form can be found on the Dover District Council website.
Useful links
Dover District Council - Rural England Prosperity Fund
https://www.dover.gov.uk/Business/Business-Grants/REPF/Rural-England-Prosperity-Fund.aspx
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Enquiries
Dover District Council
White Cliffs Business Park
Dover
CT16 3PJ
Tel: 01304 821199
E-Mail: ddcbusinessgrants@dover.gov.uk

Calls and deadlines

Information on future calls is indicative only and may be subject to change.
2025 Deadline
Application start date:	02/10/2025	
Application end date:	07/11/2025	
Frequency:	Key Deadline