Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Funding Applications
The new NCIL community funding programme launched in July 2024 and the Summer funding round has now ended. The council will publicise the launch of the next funding round when a date has been agreed. If you wish to be notified about the launch of the next round please email dpd@redbridge.gov.uk.
You can access up to £20,000 to fund your community-led project, which can help support new and existing local initiatives for your area.
What is NCIL?
NCIL is a portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) awarded to local people to initiate and support community-led projects.
Public consultation
Redbridge Council consulted with the community between May and July 2024 before the launch of the NCIL funding programme.
As part of the consultation members of the community were asked to vote for their top priorities for funding NCIL projects in their local area. The project categories chosen were:
- Greening the borough - examples can include projects for improving local public gardens and open spaces, planting projects, or support for existing greening projects
- Health and wellbeing - projects that promote walking, sports and general health and fitness for all ages.
- Environmental sustainability - for example projects that support the council’s climate change action plan through local initiatives and help reduce carbon emissions.
- Sustainable transport - can include support for projects relating to walking and cycling or improving infrastructure for sustainable transport.
- Community safety - projects that help guard against crime, or support road safety around schools etc.
- Empowering young people - projects that encourage youth representation, provide mentoring, and help young people explore their interests and potential.
Plan initiatives and projects for your streets and neighbourhoods
You can access our NCIL programme frequently asked questions, which will give you an overview of the application process, how applications are assessed and the application eligibility criteria.
Once you have found out more about the new NCIL funding programme you can plan your community-led project with your group or organisation and consider your application.
Come and talk to us
Before you complete and submit your application make an appointment to discuss your project with a council officer and receive help and guidance for your application. Please send an email to dpd@redbridge.gov.uk to request and arrange an appointment. Appointment spaces will be limited and can only be booked during times shown on this page. If you are unable to book a time to meet with Redbridge Council officers to discuss your application, you can contact Community Action Redbridge at shaweb@communityactionredbridge.org.uk .
Workshops will also be arranged where you can meet Redbridge Council officers, learn about the funding programme and discuss your project ideas.
Once the next funding round has launched email dpd@redbridge.gov.uk to express an interest in attending a workshop or if you have any access requirements.
At that time appointment spaces to meet with council officers, and venues and dates for workshops will be published on this webpage.
How to apply
At the launch of the new funding round the application window will be open for submissions. When you are ready to submit your funding application you can use the links provided below to complete your application form and upload the required additional information. The application form also contains a section that will help you to fully answer the questions.
Application Form (currently closed)
Application Form Guidance Notes
When you fill in your application form you will be asked to read and agree the council's Standard Legal Agreement which you must sign when you are awarded NCIL funding. View the Standard Legal Agreement (SLA)
