3. Apply for the Rural Transport and Connectivity Fund
Applications for the Rural Transport and Connectivity Fund are now open.
Please read the guidance before you submit your application.
Closing date: 12 Noon, Monday 30 September.
Start the journey
More info about the journey
You will need:
- to either sign in or register for a Teignbridge MyAccount
- your unique Tax Reference Number
- Company Registration Number (CRN)
- your Formal Accounts or Latest Tax Return and VAT Registration Number
- photograph(s) of the relevant area of your premises pre-works
- your most recent recent energy bill for the business premises that will be adapted
- quotes for your purchase:
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- Up to £5k - one quote
- £5k - £10k - two quotes
- Above £10k - three quotes
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- a bank account statement showing recent business transactions, your business name, account number and sort code
You may also be asked to upload the following:
- a letter of permission from your Landlord if you do not own your business premises
- your Planning Decision Notice if planning permission is required and has been decided
Applications may be saved part way through completion, please set up a Teignbridge MyAccount prior to starting the application process.
We reserve the right to amend grant funding terms and conditions as the scheme progresses.
- successful applicants will receive a formal Grant Funding agreement which will be issued electronically. This must be signed and uploaded / returned to Teignbridge within 10 working days of receipt to secure the award allocation
- once the Grant Funding Agreement has been signed and approved, work can commence
- a total of 3 separate claims can be made on completion of works. Claims should include invoices and bank statements showing proof of purchases. The final claim should be made by 28 February 2025.
- reimbursement payment is sent in arrears to applicants supplied bank account.
All works must be completed by the agreed timeframe to enable full reimbursement of grant payment award.
All payments will be made in arrears to the applicant. We will require a copy of the relevant supplier invoice/s, proof of payment and post works photographs which must be submitted to us within the agreed timeframe to enable reimbursement to be made.
If the applicant does not submit all the necessary evidence by the agreed date, the funding award monies may be at risk (this is due to Central Government spend directives).