Community Grants Scheme
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) was a central pillar of the previous government’s Levelling Up agenda. It provided three years funding between 2022/23 and 2024/25 for investment in local areas. The primary goal of UKSPF was to build pride in place and increase life chances across the UK.
In the Autumn Budget, 2024, the current government announced the continuation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) at a reduced level for a further year in 2025/26.
As such, funding is now available for 2025/26, through our Community Grants Scheme for community projects within the City of Lincoln, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Investors in Lincoln.
Our first round closed on 22 August 2025, so congratulations to all those who were successful and we look forward to sharing more about these projects once delivery commences.
We are now accepting applications for the second and final round for the remaining small amount of funding. As funds are limited, we anticipate the application process will be very competitive.
Deadline for applications is 5pm on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Applications can be downloaded from here, please refer to the guidance pack for more information.
Please note - if your organisation has been successful at securing a grant in the first round, you are not eligible to apply again.
For any other queries please contact major.developments@lincoln.gov.uk
All applications must be submitted electronically to major.developments@lincoln.gov.uk