Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)
Funded by the UK Government
Total funding amount: £45 million
Funding duration: Open until March 31, 2035
To offset disruption caused by HS2 construction on local communities and economies.
Local communities and economies affected by HS2 construction.
Established in October 2014 to support communities affected by HS2.
Government funding, specifically for community and economic development.
Addresses specific needs of communities disrupted by major infrastructure projects.
Ongoing until the specified closing date.
Registered charities
Constituted community groups
Community Interest Companies (CICs)
Social enterprises
Community businesses
Governing document required (e.g., constitution or memorandum).
Minimum of 3 unrelated people on the committee.
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Must be located in areas disrupted by HS2 construction.
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Must be not-for-profit.
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Quality of life and environmental improvements (CEF).
Support for local economies (BLEF).
Community development
Economic development
Local communities and businesses affected by HS2.
Areas along the HS2 route.
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Improved community facilities and local economic initiatives.
Projects must demonstrate benefit to disrupted communities.
Social and economic improvements.
Projects can be small (up to £75,000) or large (up to £250,000).
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Grants range from £10,000 to £250,000.
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Open until March 31, 2035.
Duration aligns with HS2 construction and first year of operation.
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Governing document, bank account with 2 signatories.
Applications can be submitted via hs2funds.org.uk.
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Decisions for grants up to £75,000 expected in 8 weeks; larger grants in 16 weeks.
Projects must demonstrate benefit to disrupted communities.
Read guidance and FAQ documents before applying.
Applications submitted online.
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Focus on areas disrupted by HS2 construction.
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Community development, economic support.
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