UK Shared Prosperity Fund

North Kesteven District Council has been allocated £3.2 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and developing people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Our projects

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The Sleaford Teenage Market

Young traders can now apply to sell their creations and showcase their talent alongside established sellers at Millstream Square’s markets across 2024

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List of projects

A complete list of UKSPF projects in North Kesteven
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Experience Maker Workshop

A new programme to support businesses across North Kesteven to develop new bookable visitor experiences
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Rural England Prosperity Fund community grant

Now accepting applications
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Rural England Prosperity Fund business grant

Now accepting applications
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Sleaford Shopfront grant scheme

Now accepting applications
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Events programme

Now accepting applications
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Social Media training for businesses with Maybe*

Free access to social media tools and training to help your business reach more customers
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Monument Gardens

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Handley monument

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Sleaford wayfinding signage

New signage is being installed to showcase the attractions, activities and heritage aspects which make Sleaford a great place to be
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