UK Shared Prosperity Fund

North Kesteven District Council has been allocated just under £1 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £900 million of funding for local investment by March 2026. 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 GOV.UK's UKSPF prospectus page.

The projects below are funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Sleaford Teenage Market

North Kesteven's Teenage Markets
Young traders can now apply to sell their creations and showcase their talent
Sleaford high street aerial view

Sleaford Shopfront grant scheme
Now accepting applications
Events programme sculpture

Events programme
The window for applications to the Events Grant is now open
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Rural England Prosperity Fund business grant
This scheme is now open!
children playing at a picnic event in Sleaford market place

UKSPF Flourishing Communities Grant
Supporting communities to become healthier, safer and more inclusive by way of small grants up to £1,500
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Maybe* AI-Powered Business Transformation
Fully funded access to Maybe* "Your AI" available for businesses
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A bridge lifts to allow a green narrow boat passes underneath
mural on the side of a building shows a nesting swan and a duck landing on water, with a traditional red and green anrrowboat in the backgroun
A pedal kart shaped like a swan leads a parade
credit -Emilie Nunn
A new wayfinding sign with a street in the background
Ice skating rink at the Winterlight festival
New wayfinding sign in front of a bridge
crowds watch a dance group in red dresses with green tinsel pom-poms
A group of people sit around a square table in front of a projector in a conference hall
A large group of people sit in rows watching a presentation. A projector shows a small house
A bridge lifts to allow a green narrow boat passes underneath
mural on the side of a building shows a nesting swan and a duck landing on water, with a traditional red and green anrrowboat in the backgroun
A pedal kart shaped like a swan leads a parade
credit -Emilie Nunn
A new wayfinding sign with a street in the background
Ice skating rink at the Winterlight festival
New wayfinding sign in front of a bridge
crowds watch a dance group in red dresses with green tinsel pom-poms
A group of people sit around a square table in front of a projector in a conference hall
A large group of people sit in rows watching a presentation. A projector shows a small house
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