Community Ownership Fund
The Government has launched a £150 million Community Ownership Fund to help communities take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of closure. It will run for 4 years with the first bidding round opening on 15 July 2021. Proposals will need to prove the value of the asset to local people and that the asset can run sustainably for the long-term benefit of the community.
Below are useful links for any community group in Central Devon that thinks the Community Ownership Fund may benefit them.
General Information about the Community Ownership Fund, why it was set up, examples of what might be eligible for funding and what an application will need to show.
Guidance Documents with detailed information of the assessment criteria used to assess applications to the Community Ownership Fund.
Application Documents which either enable you to submit an online application (if a bidding round is open) or download an application form (word doc) that enables you to prepare an application for when a bidding round does open.
If you have a query you can email COF@communities.gov.uk for help.