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Submit Applications for Rural England Prosperity Fund (UK)

Last update: Dec 6, 2024 Last update: Dec 6, 2024

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Location:UK
UK
Grantmaking entity type:Regional / local authority
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: GBP 25,000
Award floor: GBP 1,000
Sector:Private Sector & Trade, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Private Sector
Eligible citizenships:UK
UK
Date posted: Sep 27, 2024

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Submit Applications for Rural England Prosperity Fund (UK)The Forest of Dean district Council is inviting applications for the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) which aims to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities.
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About the Funding Agency

DFID - Department for International Development - is a United Kingdom government department responsible for administering overseas aid. The goal of the department is "to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty".

DfID's main programme areas of work are Education, Health, Social Services, Water Supply and Sanitation, Government and Civil Society, Environment Protection, Research, and Humanitarian Assistance.

 The Department for International Development has closed. It’s been replaced by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) starting September 2020.

About the Sectors

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

Agriculture & Rural Development

Comprises agricultural production and rural development activities aimed at improving food systems, livelihoods, and living conditions in rural and non-urban areas.


Key areas:
  • Crop cultivation and livestock production
  • Agricultural inputs, practices, and equipment
  • Rural development and support to farming communities