Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF)
Funding
Up to £250,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 31 March 2035
HS2 Ltd offers grants up to £250,000 for communities and businesses affected by HS2 construction. The funding helps areas disrupted by Phase One and Phase 2a of HS2 between London and Crewe. You can apply if your community or local economy has been impacted by the railway construction work. The programme has two parts: the Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and the Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF). Applications close on 1 April 2035. The funding aims to support recovery and development in affected areas.
Key requirements:
- Must be affected by HS2 Phase One or Phase 2a construction
- Must be located between London and Crewe
This funding is for communities and businesses affected by HS2 construction between London and Crewe. You need to show that Phase One or Phase 2a of the railway project has disrupted your area or business operations.
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This funding programme provides grants to local communities and economies that are disrupted by the construction of Phase One and Phase 2a of HS2 between London and Crewe.
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