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Read the Programme Themes and Objectives, Funding Strategy and Guidance documents in the first instance to see if your project could be eligible for funding. If you have any questions contact the Programme Manager via: Levenmouth.Reconnected@fife.gov.uk
Who can apply for funding?
We accept applications from the following:
How much funding can be applied for?
Levenmouth Reconnected Programme will fund projects to a maximum of 75% of total eligible project costs. Based on the remaining funding left in the programme, the Programme can fund up to a maximum of £1m.
Projects looking for 75% of costs will be expected to meet all themes of the programme and deliver strongly on the Programme Objectives. A lower grant rate and/or lower overall grant may be offered if the project doesn’t fully meet the themes, priorities or objectives of the fund.
What can the Programme support?
We are looking for projects that meet the themes of the Programme as well as maximising the social and economic benefits of the new Leven Rail Line. If you are looking to create a facility, building, new route or other piece of infrastructure, consider all the steps of how it will be delivered – land, planning and any other permissions; as well as how it will be maintained. Note that all projects must be complete and final claims submitted by the 31st March 2026.
If your project is part of a business, social enterprise or other commercial operation, please note that we are bound by the requirements of the Subsidy Control Act 2022. If a grant to a project meets the criteria of being a subsidy then it must meet the requirements of the Subsidy Control Act as stated in the guidance. It is up to individual project leads to address compliance with Subsidy Control as part of their application. The Levenmouth Reconnected Programme will only fund an enterprise, business or other commercial activity up to a maximum of £100,000; provided it also meets the Programme themes and objectives. This is to ensure such grants would not require to be entered into the UK Subsidy Database and fall under the Minimum Financial Assistance criteria.
How do I submit an Expression of Interest?
Expressions of Interest for Large Grant projects must be submitted ahead of a full funding application. There is not set form for an Expression of Interest, please email Levenmouth.Reconnected@fife.gov.uk with a brief summary of what your project will deliver, proposed timescale including all stages, how the project meets the themes and objectives of the programme, how much it will cost and how much grant you are looking for from the LRP and how it will be maintained beyond the end of the Programme. We aim to feedback on Expressions of interest within 10 working days. Feedback will generally be either that the project meets the Programme themes an Objectives strongly enough for consideration of a full application or that it is not eligible for funding.
Where can I access the application form?
The application form and associated documents can be accessed from this website or by emailing: Levenmouth.Reconnected@fife.gov.uk
Link to large grant application form
How long will the technical check take?
A technical check should be completed within five working days of the application being acknowledged.
After a satisfactory technical check, when will there be a decision on my application?
Following a satisfactory technical check, those applying for a small grant amount (Less than £5,000) will be passed to Local Community Planning for assessment and should be notified of the decision within 20 working days of the completed technical check.
Large applications (Over £5,000) will be assessed by the working group assessment panel. It will then be passed to the Oversight Group for final approval before going to the next scheduled Area Committee for support. Dates for the various stages of the assessment process will be provided when each round opens. The applicant will be notified within three working days of the scheduled Area Committee. Please note that if further information is requested than it may not be possible to give you a final decision on your application within the timescales set.
Who will be carrying out the assessment of my application and how will this be done?
Small applications (Less than £5,000) will be assessed and decision made by the Local Community Planning Team. These applications will be assessed on:
Large applications (over £5,000) will be assessed by members of the working group. There will be a minimum of five assessors from a variety of organisations and applications will be assessed against the scoring mechanism.
How long do I have to provide additional information requested from the assessment panel?
There is no set timescale for this, however the assessment process has to tie in with the dates of the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme Oversight Group meetings and meetings of the Levenmouth Area Committee. The Programme manager will advise of timescales when information is requested.
What are the possible outcomes following assessment completion?
Once an assessment is complete, the panel must make a recommendation as to whether or not the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme should approve funding for the project. There are three possible recommendations.
What if I decide to withdraw my application?
Applicants may decide to withdraw their application at any time. Organisations can re-apply for funding for projects previously considered and approved but withdrawn at the applicants' request. Applications will be kept on file and the Programme Manager will advise on what will be required for a re-submitted application.
