The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) is a Scottish Government managed fund delivered in partnership with COSLA that supports place-based regeneration projects. The fund is open to all local authorities in Scotland, which can submit bids on behalf of local community groups and third sector organisations.
The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund supports locally developed place-based regeneration projects that involve local communities, helping to tackle inequalities and deliver inclusive growth in deprived and disadvantaged communities across Scotland. Applications to the fund are invited on an annual basis.
West Dunbartonshire Council are inviting expressions of interest from local groups, community organisations and individuals who may be interested in this funding opportunity for capital projects which they are seeking to deliver during 2024-2025.
It involves a two-stage assessment as follows:-
Awards - £250K - £1M plus (100% funding available but match is strongly recommended).
Eligible activity - Capital only.
Start date - Successful projects must be underway by 31 December 2024.
The RCGF is primarily aimed at either providing new infrastructure or enhancing existing infrastructure that will improve the economic, social and physical environment of communities.
Successful projects must:-
West Dunbartonshire Council are looking for Expressions of Interest (EOI) in the fund to be submitted to the Council's Regeneration team at regeneration@west-dunbarton.gov.uk as soon as possible.
The final deadline for EOIs is 12noon on Wednesday 31 May.
EOIs should include the following information:-
Further details of the fund can be found on the Scottish Government website including details of the types of projects which are ineligible .
If you have a project you would like to discuss please contact the Regeneration team by emailing regeneration@west-dunbarton.gov.uk and one of the team will get back to you.