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.

Eligible projects

Applications for grants are welcome for environmental and 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
  

|Find out about some of the successful projects online.

How to apply and funding

Applications are for one-off grants only with no ongoing expenditure for Elmbridge Borough Council. Grants for between 25% and 75% of eligible costs are available. Applicants are expected to fund at least 25% of the total project costs.

|Register on line to express your interest and receive an application pack which can be sent to you by email or post

or download and print off the following documents which make up the application pack:

• |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.