How to apply for a Rural England Prosperity Grant - Business Briefing

Offers rural organisations in Tandridge, Guildford & Waverley grants from £2,500 to £50,000, covering 50% of the project costs.
About this Event

Rural Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) offers organisations in the rural areas of Tandridge, Guildford & Waverley. The minimum grant is £2,500 and the maximum grant is £50,000. Grants are up to 50% of the project costs. The programme is financed by Defra as part of the levelling up agenda via the district and borough councils.
Geographical area

Organisations in the rural areas of Tandridge, Guildford & Waverley. To check if you are in a rural area please go to our website and follow the instruction to check on Defra’s magic map.

Organisation type eligibility

The types of eligible applicants are:

Micro or small businesses (less than 50 employees and annual turnover under £8.5 million)
Voluntary organisations
Registered charities
Community groups

To be eligible your organisation must have received less than £315,000 in subsidy over the last three years.

Project eligible

The types of project eligible vary by Borough/District so please check on the website for the specifics of your location. All projects will be prioritised according their economic, environmental, and social benefits. Projects must demonstrate value for money and additionality including how they contribute to the local economy, Net Zero and nature recovery objectives.

Project types include:

Local economy development

Farm diversification
Food & drink produce
Rural business
Shared workspace
Shops & community shops
Pet venues

Vistor economy development

Green tourism
Rural leisure
Visitor centre
Local attractions
Rural accommodation

Green economy development

Circular economy
Equipment for developing green products

Community and social development

Community digital infrastructure
Community Net Zero infrastructure
Accessibility projects (beyond statutory)
Art, social and heritage projects

What can the grant be used against?

For businesses & communities

Tools and equipment
Plant & machinery
Building conversion and construction costs

For communities only

Resilience infrastructure ie flooding defences
Gigabit digital network eg fibre optic
EV charging pointss.

Please get in touch with the team at [email protected] if you have any questions on this grant funding programme.

For more information and to register your interest go to www.surreycc.gov.uk/ruralprosperity

If you would like to find out more about the eligibility criteria and the process please join us for a business briefing on Tuesday 16th July 12:30-13:30 to learn about the programme and ask any questions.