Round 7 is now open and will close at midnight on Monday 15 December 2025 with bids awarded funding to be announced in April 2026.

We are inviting residents, businesses and community groups to submit bids for local projects which will improve and shape the development of their community for the future. Bids for projects can range from a few hundred pounds to tens of thousands of pounds where funds are available.

Projects can include: 

• environmental improvements, such as tree planting or open space improvements 
• public art 
• street furniture 
• equipment for a community group 
• provision of more facilities for the community 
• projects that are beneficial to a local area 
• projects that contribute to broad community benefit

Please read all of the important guidance below, and submit the bid form.

Submitted bids should have regard to the funding available in the relevant ward. Unlike in previous rounds, Strategic CIL is not available to top up any bids. This is because there is considerable pressure on the Strategic CIL fund for essential strategic infrastructure. Bids should not exceed the money available in each ward pot.

You should consult with and seek the support of the relevant ward councillors and (if a Council delivered project) council departments before submitting. This support should be evidenced with the submitted bid, for example, a copy of email correspondence with ward councillors and BCP Council officers. The guidance notes include an appendix of BCP Council email contacts.