Dundee City Council is the local delivery partner for the UK Government’s replacement for the European Structural and Investment Fund which launched in April 2022.
In December 2024, the UK Government announced a year-long extension to the existing UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme, for 2025/26. This will be a transitional year for UKSPF as the UK Government develops its approach to future regional funding.
Dundee City Council has been allocated £2,342,404, broken down into £1,820,883 of revenue and £521,521 of capital for 2025/26. The funding will be targeted at the three main investment areas identified by the UK Government:
- Communities and Place - Thriving Places: Development of the visitor economy, support for high street improvements and improving well-being.
- Supporting Local Business: Advice and support to businesses, developing an enterprise culture and start-up support and developing business sites and premises.
- People and Skills: Supporting people to progress towards and into employment or education, supporting essential skills and delivering higher level, employment related skills.
Elements of the funding will be awarded through a competitive Challenge Fund approach, with bids being invited from eligible organisations.
If you have any questions please contact the funding team at externalfunding@dundeecity.gov.uk
Please visit this page regularly, Dundee City Council's LinkedIn page, and the DCC External Funding X account for further updates.