Funding Support
The following websites provide information on funding that may be available to businesses within the construction industry.
Business Link
General financial advice on grants and funding can be found on the Business link pages.
Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund
The Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF) was started to complement the Aggregates Levy in reducing the impacts of aggregates (sand, gravel and crushed rock) extraction. ALSF grants are distributed on behalf of Defra by local authorities. The types of project and the communities targeted by each local authority are for the authority to decide.
More information about the fund's criteria for application is available on the Defra website or call Defra's helpline on 08459 33 55 77
The Community Buildings Programme
The Community Buildings Programme was a three year England wide programme that gave communities the chance to improve their quality of life by funding buildings that were economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Applications closed 30 April 2007.
RDAs
RDAs have funds to assist in economic development and regeneration of the region; promote business efficiency, investment and competitiveness, and to contribute to sustainable development.
Each RDA has its own programmes and funding sources. The England Regional Development Agencies website.