Call Goes Out for Major Projects in Need of Future Funding
Businesses and organisations in need of funding for major projects are being encouraged to contact the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership.
The LEP is inviting funding applications for projects worth over £1 million which will boost growth and productivity in Greater Lincolnshire.
It is especially interested in hearing about projects which address the foundations and objectives outlined in the Government’s Industrial Strategy in a way that is relevant to Greater Lincolnshire.
Projects in the LEP’s strategic priority sectors of manufacturing, agrifood and agritech, visitor economy, low carbon, health and care and ports and logistics will also be welcomed.
“While our current Growth Deal funding pot is fully allocated, it’s vital that we establish and maintain a pipeline of priority projects so that we are in a position to bid for new funds when they become available,” said Ruth Carver, Director of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP.
“When the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is announced by the Government next year, we want to have a clear position on schemes that will contribute to the delivery of our Strategic Economic Plan and our Local Industrial Strategy.
“We are therefore seeking proposals that require grant funding of at least £250,000, that have a total project cost of at least £1 million and that will contribute to economic growth and boost productivity in Greater Lincolnshire.”
Suitable projects might relate to business growth, housing, infrastructure (physical or digital), place marketing, water management, energy or skills.
Private-sector businesses and public and third-sector organisations in Greater Lincolnshire can put forward an outline business case for any project they wish to be considered in response to the call criteria. The outline business case template can be downloaded from https://www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk/funding-and-projects/other-funding/.
The deadline for the submission of outline business cases is midnight on Monday 10th December 2018.
If you are unsure whether your proposal would be suitable, contact the LEP first for an informal discussion by emailing greaterlincslep@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Notes for editors:
- The Greater Lincolnshire LEP was set up in 2010 and works with businesses and local authorities to develop and grow Greater Lincolnshire’s diverse economy.
- It is a public / private partnership led by the private sector.
- It works with central government and the private sector to invest in infrastructure, skills, innovation and productivity.
- More than 100 businesses are involved in its strategies, and 80 business people sit on its boards.
- The LEP has an ambitious and balanced strategic economic growth plan for Greater Lincolnshire.
- The LEP’s six priority sectors are agrifood, the visitor economy, manufacturing, logistics, health and care and low-carbon energy.
- The LEP has invested £307 million in local economic growth schemes in Greater Lincolnshire since 2014.
- The Greater Lincolnshire LEP covers an area including North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and the administrative county of Lincolnshire and is led by a LEP board made up of leading figures in the public and private sector.
- To find out more visit www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk or follow the LEP on Twitter: @greaterlincslep.
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