Call for applications for new Cynnal y Cardi Events Programme Fund

A new funding opportunity has been launched to support Ceredigion County Council’s commitment to attract more international or national events to Ceredigion.

In a press release issued by the Council:

"The UKSPF Cynnal y Cardi Events Programme Fund for Ceredigion is part of a wider suite of programmes being delivered in Ceredigion, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Tourism is an economic sector of vital importance to Ceredigion, representing the third largest employer in the County and we are keen to build on this sector and attract new visitors to the area.

The UKSPF 2022-2025 is a central pillar of the UK government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. It provides three years funding for local investment.
The focus of Cynnal y Cardi’s Events Programme Fund will be on:

• Attracting visitors to the County. Applications must demonstrate how the event will have a County-wide benefit, as well as possible wider regional and national benefits.
• Support the growth of linked businesses (indirect business benefits) and development of higher-value job creation.
• Development and promotion of local year-round events and experiences which encourage people to visit and explore the local area. Applications must demonstrate how the event will make a difference to individuals, communities and the local economy.
• Support for local arts, cultural heritage and creative activities.
• Events must support ambitions around climate change or the transition to a green economy through sustainability and waste reduction
  
  

Councillor Clive Davies, Ceredigion Cabinet member responsible for Economy and Regeneration said: “This funding is an opportunity to build upon the events that have already taken place in the County such as Other Voices Cardigan 2023 and events that continue to return to the County such as Rali Ceredigion. Businesses, volunteers and organisations in Ceredigion should take the opportunity and consider how they could grow and develop an ambitious, relevant and appropriate event to be held within the County in the coming years.”
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The minimum grant available is £30,000 with the maximum grant available being £100,000. Each grant award will be subject to meeting grant criteria.

As to ensure project eligibility, interested applicants must read the guidance notes carefully and send a short brief, outlining their idea (bullet point format) and a breakdown of expenditure to [email protected] before starting on the application form."

More information on how you can submit an application can be found here: Cynnal y Cardi UK Shared - Ceredigion County Council