People and communities
New Government grant to support Walsall organisations deliver heritage-related activities
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Third sector organisations across Walsall are invited to apply for Heritage Spark Grants, a new scheme from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Building on the work of the Walsall Heritage Strategy (2021-2026), the grants are designed to provide local organisations with the opportunity to explore new partnerships and project ideas. They will support organisations to work collaboratively to explore how heritage can connect people and communities, inspire others, build pride and celebrate the borough’s rich heritage. A maximum of £4,000 per project will be available, with the expectation that five applications will be successful.
“ We’re looking forward to seeing organisations across the Borough come together to deliver exciting new projects to be enjoyed by Walsall’s communities and further afield. Great progress has been made over the delivery of our Heritage Strategy, and our local communities have been key to this. We look forward to seeing the proposals submitted by our local partners. “
The deadline to apply for Heritage Spark Grants will be Friday 8 September. Further information on the grants and how to apply can be found at: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy/apply-heritage-spark-grant
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Notes to editors:
Funded by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), Spark Grants are designed to facilitate new ideas and projects, and to enable local organisations to increase their reach and impact through collaboration.
UKSPF is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
The Walsall Heritage Strategy (2021-2026) is available to view online at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/museums-libraries-and-galleries/walsall-heritage-strategy
The strategy was adopted by Walsall Council and involves organisations including Historic England, Creative Black Country, One Walsall and Walsall Community Network. It encompasses the Borough’s history, natural environment, architecture, archaeology and built heritage. It is hoped that the strategy, powered by the Walsall Heritage Forum, will be a vehicle for attracting funding and providing new economic and cultural opportunities for communities, businesses and visitors.
