Purpose

Grant applications were considered in line with the agreed investment plan. In total 35 applications were received exceeding £5million of funding requested.

Decision

In accordance with the Investment Plan agreed by Council in July 2022 the allocations to individual bodies are confirmed for the three year period. Grant funding is awarded to these relevant bodies in accordance with the grant conditions issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Total funding allocated is £1.388 million and is awarded as follows.

Hotspots - Community Grants £275,859
Gfirst LEP - Growth Hub £79,000
SGSC College - Growth Hub £185,000
Stroud District Council Play Areas £200,000
Agritech Support (Hartpury) £124,999
CS - Community Hubs Infrastructure £86,691
GCC - Employment and Skills Unit £70,000
Wotton Under Edge Greenway £70,000
SDC - Low Carbon Communities £60,000
Bike Drop CIC (Hardwicke then wider) £50,000
Football pitch WuE - PARC £17,258
Nailsworth - Carters Way £15,000
Nailsworth - Market Street Accessibility £15,000
Available Funds £75,019
GL11 £20,000
Henry's £15,000
GK Joinery £9,000
The Glass Foundry £9,729
Good on Paper £10,000

Alternative options considered

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