The Rural Prosperity Fund supports the aims of the government's levelling up white paper. It funds capital projects for small businesses, organisations, and community infrastructure. The aim is to help to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities.

It supports the following four key themes:

• Support rural tourism sector businesses
• Support wider rural small and micro enterprises
• Support and enhance our heritage
• Improve community facilities

The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is now open to applications. The scheme will close at midday on Tuesday 2 April 2024. This is a Capital Grant, of between £7500 and £22,500 available, with the requirement of a minimum of 25% match funding.