UK Shared Prosperity Fund
REPF Capital Grant Scheme Expression of Interest
Ribble Valley Borough Council are inviting Expressions of Interest for the REPF grant programme from September 2023, for eligible CAPITAL projects. You will need to submit an Expression of Interest via our online form or alternatively you can download a pdf of the Expression of Interest Form. If you are successful, you will be invited to complete a full application. Supporting evidence will be required at full application.
Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt.
Outputs and outcomes - will be agreed in advance of grant receipt to ensure the project funded will deliver the required investment priorities.
Eligible for Grant Funding |
Not Eligible for Grant Funding |
Capital expenditure |
Revenue expenditure (professional fees e.g. planning and building regulation fees) |
Equipment and machinery purchase including computers but excluding vehicles |
Staffing costs |
Solar panels, investments in energy efficiency that will contribute towards Net Zero |
Stock for resale |
Building conversions or improvement/alterations (3 Quotations, plans and planning permission will be required at application) |
Software licenses or franchises |
Website build or Bespoke App |
Marketing or advertising expenditure |
Land or Property (subject to planning permission where required) |
Cash flow |
Digital infrastructure and broadband |
Rental, Hire Purchase or other Contract hire agreements |
Rent and rates (NNDR) |