Community Investment Fund

Community Investment Fund applications will be considered by Cheshire West and Chester Council officers and representatives with community insight after the application window closing date.

Applications will be assessed against alignment to priorities, desired outcomes, deliverability, value for money and due diligence requirements. Assessment, moderation and decision-making arrangements will include conflict of interest controls and a clear audit trail. Applications that contain all relevant documentation and pass the due diligence check will be considered by a Community Investment Fund Panel.

All applicants will be notified via Plinth whether successful or not. Unsuccessful applicants will be provided with feedback. Successful applicants will need to accept the offer by returning a signed Funding Agreement for Grants form. Payments will be made once signed forms are received. The Council may pay larger or higher-risk grants in instalments, linked to agreed milestones, monitoring returns or evidence of spend.