ECIF -Elmbridge Civic Improvement Fund
With London 2012 just over a year away there has never been a better time to look at how you can improve the appearance of your business ready for the visitors to Elmbridge. You may wish to consider putting on events in to encourage people to visit and boost income in your village or town. Elmbridge Civic Improvemnt Fund could help you achieve this, read on to see what you could apply for.
What is ECIF?
Elmbridge Borough Council is committed to sustaining a vital and vibrant local economy, supporting local businesses and encouraging
training and employment opportunities for our residents. In order to meet this commitment a grant scheme - the Elmbridge Civic Improvement Fund (ECIF) has been established.
What sort of projects can receive the grant ?
Applications for grants are welcome for business projects within Elmbridge that benefit the local economy and attract the public to local services and amenities. This could include:
- Street furniture and street scene improvements
- Initiatives to improve the use and appearance of empty shops
- Improving shop fronts
- Promotions and marketing initiatives
- Learning and skills or training initiatives
- Initiatives to promote community improvement projects
|See more ideas for projects that you can apply for grants with ECIF
|Find out about some of the successful projects.
How to apply and funding
Applications are for one-off grants only with no ongoing expenditure for Elmbridge Borough Council. Grants of up to 90% of eligible costs are available. Applicants are expected to fund at least 10% of the total project costs. All applications are assessed on an individual basis so the %age award will vary. Applicants should be aware that only exceptional projects that have a significant impact on the area are likely to receive 90% of the eligible project costs.
What is the Process?
- |Register on line to express your interest and receive an application pack which can be sent to you by email or post (or download see below)
Key Points for Applicants
- Provide as much information as possible to support application
- New businesses ideally need a business plan to maximise eligible costs for grant funding
- For use of premises or improvements, landlord consents are required
- Consult local people, businesses and councillors
- We will carry out checks depending on type of application
ECIF will then confirm receipt of your application and can take as little as a week to get a decision - Apply now !
Application Pack Documents to download : |Application form cover note | |Application form | |Guidance notes for completing the application | |Information Leaflet
If you require any more information, please contact the |ECIF coordinator.
