FundingABC – Large Capital Project Fund

Large Capital Project Fund

Purpose:

For large capital works projects where a relatively small percentage of match funding from Council is required. Projects must commence before 31 March 2027.

Eligible Applicants:

• Groups must be community based/not for personal profit
• Projects must be located in ABC Council area
• Projects must meet the required programme aims and objectives

Funding Covers:

This programme is to fund Capital projects only, where the project value is greater than £3,000. Capital funding can be used to either purchase new assets or support the refurbishment of existing assets.

The Large Capital Project Fund is often used as match funding for a larger project such as:

• Purchasing a building, land or a facility
• Making repairs to an existing asset (e.g. roof or structural repairs)
• Completing renovations or refurbishments (e.g. kitchen facilities, grounds improvements)
• Delivering capital works to improve accessibility (e.g. ramps) or to increase use (e.g.
  floodlights, walking paths)
• Improving energy efficiency (e.g. replacing windows or heating system)

It is not for funding:

• Capital works projects valued at £3,000 or below
• Equipment
• Technical assistance up to and including design stage

These projects are eligible for funding under the Small Capital Project Fund which is also open for applications from 12 January 2026 until 12 noon on 6 February 2026.

Funding:

£2,501-£20,000 (max rate 50% of eligible costs).

Grants available:

Large Capital Project Fund.

OPENS: 9.00am on Monday 12 January 2026.

CLOSES: 12noon on Friday 16 October 2026 (or when budget is fully committed).

Important information for Community Groups:

Due to feedback from groups, we are making it easier to manage applications for multiple groups, and making it easier to upload your most recent signed constitutions. You will now be asked to add your Community Group(s) as organisation(s) you’d like to make applications on behalf of to the Funding Hub before making applications, and to upload that organisation’s constitution.

Once you have uploaded your signed constitution to the system, you are no longer required to upload again with each application. You can still make changes to your constitution, and the latest version will be attached to new grants that you apply for at time of submission.

How to upload your constitution:

• You will be asked to register or sign in as normal
• If you are a new user, you will be asked to provide your name
• You will receive an email with your sign in link – please check your junk mail for this
• Click on the link to log into the ‘Grants Application Service’
• Click on the ‘Manage Organisations’ link at the top of the page
• Click ‘Add Organisation’ to enter your organisation(s) details. This will add your organisation(s) to the funding hub, which can be seen in the table
• If you are a returning user, your original organisation should already be added to the system. You will still need to upload your signed constitution against it
• Once you have added your organisation, click the ‘Upload’ button to upload your most recent signed Constitution (this could also be Trust deeds or Articles of Association)
• Once you have uploaded your constitution, click ‘Back to Home’
• Click on the grant you wish to apply for. When applying, you will now be asked to select which organisation you’re applying on behalf of
• When you submit your application, we will check to see if you have uploaded your constitution. You are required to supply it before applications can be submitted
• Once you have completed this process, then your constitution will automatically be linked to all your future applications. You will need to upload a signed constitution or relevant legal documentation

As this is a NEW process, please upload the latest signed version of your Constitution using the instructions above – even if you have submitted it to FAP previously.

Guidance Notes:

Final Large Capital Project Fund 2026 -27 Guidance Manual

HOW TO APPLY

1. Each grant has guidance notes – please ensure you read this fully.
2. Use the online Funding Hub Portal to complete your application online using the APPLY NOW button
3. Submit an application by the Deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

For queries, email:

If you require further information, please contact Valerie Armstrong on 07515 607480 or Cheryl Siron on 07342 089535.