UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

Shopfront Grants

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Capital Shopfront Improvement Grant

Clacton, Holland and Jaywick only (Funded by Community Regeneration Partnership CRP)

• Grants between £1,000 and £20,000 are available.
• Examples of possible works include fascia/signage upgrades, doors and entrances (including accessibility adaptations), awnings and external lighting.

Due to the high volume of grant applications received for Clacton and Holland, we have temporarily paused new applications from these areas.

However, applications from Jaywick Sands remain open.

Guidance for Capital Shopfront Improvement Grant (Clacton, Holland, Jaywick only)

Application Form - Capital Shopfront Improvement Grant (Jaywick only)

Sport and Activity Grants

The Council has established four grant schemes to support local people to become more active.  

1. Enhancing Sport & Activity Provision in Local Schools

All of Tendring District

• Grants up to £500 (and £1,000 for exceptional proposals)
• Applications are available for schools or sport/activity clubs to provide extra-curricular activities, which encourage more young people to become active. Schools in designated target areas, with less afterschool clubs are encouraged to apply, to ensure that support reaches those who need it most.
• Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Guidance and application form for Enhancing Sport & Activity Provision in Local Schools grant

2. Developing a Coastal Sport and Activity Events Programme

All of Tendring District

• Grants of up to £500 are available.
• Grants are available to create a diverse and engaging sports events programme across the Tendring District.  Applications are encouraged to emphasise the district's coastline and host new events such as Beach Volleyball, Beach Rugby, Multi-Sports Beach Festival etc. The programme aims to attract a wide range of participants, from beginners to seasoned athletes, by offering a variety of sports and activities that cater to different interests and skill levels.
• Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Guidance and application form for Developing a Coastal Sports Events Programme grant

3. Inclusive Access to Sport Clubs

All of Tendring District

• Grants of up to £300 are available.
• Clubs, schools, clubs, agencies or constituted organisations can nominate young people to received grant funding to support a subscription to a sport and activity club. The fund would be paid directly to the sport and activity club for the young person.
• Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Guidance and application form for Inclusive Access to Sport Clubs grant

4. Workforce and Coach Education

All of Tendring District

• Grants of up to £500
• Local grassroot sports clubs across the district. A particular need will be with grassroots clubs with junior provision/outreach. Additionally, specialist services for at-risk or vulnerable groups to provide advanced physical activity sessions for groups with specialist needs.
• Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Guidance and application form for Workforce and Coach Education

Things to remember:

• No payments will be processed until Tendring District Council receive the funding from Central Government.
• All funds must be spent and projects completed by 31 March 2026.
• Applications for both Open Calls and Grants must show value for money and a legacy impact for the future of Tendring's businesses and residents.

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If you have any questions regarding an existing or future application, please get in touch by emailing tendring4growth@tendringdc.gov.uk  

Government guidance on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund can be viewed here: UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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