Mansfield District Council has opened all UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) grant programmes, providing a boost for local businesses and community organisations.

The UKSPF funding, provided by the UK Government and facilitated via the East Midlands County Combined Authority, is aimed at empowering local people and driving economic growth. This year’s (2025/26) grant rounds include:

• Large-Scale Community Grants – Grants of around £50,000 are available for significant community-led projects that make a significant and measurable impact. The grant programme is open to applications now, closing on 14th July, 2025. For more information click: UKSPF Large-Scale Community Grants

• Community Grant Fund (up to £15,000) – Delivered in partnership with Mansfield CVS, this fund supports grassroots initiatives and local organisations looking to make a difference in their neighbourhoods. Applications for Community Grant funding are open now, closing on 12th July, 2025. For more information see MCVS Grant Info

• Business Start-Up, Growth and Scale-Up Grants – Designed to support businesses at all stages of their journey, this rolling programme is open now and will run until the funding is fully allocated. For more information click: Business Grants

Mayor Andy Abrahams said: “We’re excited to open up these latest rounds of UKSPF funding to our local businesses and community groups. This is a real opportunity to bring bold ideas to life – from grassroots projects that uplift our neighbourhoods, to innovations that will help businesses grow, adapt and thrive. We encourage everyone with a vision for Mansfield’s future to come forward and apply.”

For more information on any of the grant programmes, go to mansfield.gov.uk