Funding and support for communities in England to develop a local economic development plan

[Lucie Stephens]

The Community Economic Development programme will assist 50 communities to develop their own economic action plan. The package of support includes a dedicated adviser, six days of specialist support, and grant funding of up to £5,000. Full information on the CED support package can be found here:

http://mycommunity.org.uk/programme/community-economic-development/

 

Communities can apply here: http://mycommunity.org.uk/programme/community-economic-development/...  (Deadline is 8^th May).

 

Any organisation in England can apply to be part of the CED programme, including community groups, local businesses and parish councils. For information email: [e-mail]

 

The Community Economic Development Programme is being delivered by a partnership that is led by Co-operatives UK, and includes New Economics Foundation, Locality, Community Development Foundation, and the Community Development Finance Association.