The UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26 is now open for applications.

The UK Government has set out an ambitious plan for change, focused on 5 national Missions: ambitious, measurable, long-term objectives that provide a driving sense of purpose for the country.

The UK Government’s Autumn Budget announced a further £900 million of funding for local investment by March 2026. All areas of the UK are receiving a further allocation of UKSPF – helping places take advantage of the Fund’s flexibility and plan now for delivery from April 2025.

Aberdeen City Council have been allocated £2,346,857 for financial year 2025/26. Please note funding must be spent and activity delivered by 31st March 2026.

There are three distinct priorities within the UK Shared Prosperity Fund:

1. Communities and Place.
2. Supporting Local Business.
3. People and Skills.

At this time applications are being sought under the Communities and Place priority.

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form and Indicators document. Please email completed documents to externalfunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE THE COMMUNITIES AND PLACE APPLICATIONS FORM HAS BEEN UPDATED. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE OLD TEMPLATE AS THIS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Application guidance Application form Indicators document

Current deadline 03/03/25 12pm.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email externalfunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the External Funding Team at Aberdeen City Council prior to submission to discuss project ideas and eligibility.