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Transformation Capital Grant Programme 2023/24

Expression of Interest Application Form

Note

You must use this form to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Transformation Capital Grant Programme.

You should read the EOI Criteria guidance before completing this form. Please complete all sections of the form. Incomplete forms may not be accepted.

If your EOI is successful we will invite you to develop and submit a full application. Please note that a successful EOI does not guarantee that we will fund your project.

Send your completed EOI to culture@gov.wales by 5pm 9th September 2022. We will not accept applications after this date.

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Expression of Interest

Project Summary

Project title (Please provide a short descriptive working title for your project)

Please indicate which funding band your project falls within:

Band A (£50,000 - £150,000)	☐

Band B (£150,001 - £300,000)	☐

Priority of project
(If submitting more than one application you must indicate the priority of each project on an organisation wide basis, with 1 / 2 being the highest priority, 2 / 2 the second priority.)

About your Organisation

Name of parent organisation:

Name of service:

Type of service:

Museum (Accredited or Working Towards Accreditation)	☐
Archive (Accredited or Working Towards Accreditation)	☐
Library	☐

Main contact for the project

Name:

Address:

Email:

Telephone:

Service address, if different from main contact:

Is your organisation VAT registered?

Yes	☐
No	☐

If yes, what is your VAT registration number?

Is your organisation is a registered charity, charitable incorporated organisation or community interest company?

Yes	☐
No	☐

If yes, please note your registration number and status.

Project overview

Project description (maximum 250 words)
Please briefly but clearly describe what the project is about, what improvements will be made, why these are needed, and the intended outcomes of the work. (Further detail can be provided in subsequent sections).

Project location

Building name:

Address:

Please provide details of the opening hours for the service point covered by the project:

Is the building solely used as a museum, archive or library?

Yes	☐
No	☐

If no, please provide details of shared use:

Does your organisation own or rent the building / location?

Own	☐
Rent	☐

If your rent the building, who is the owner?

If you rent the building, how many years are left on the lease?

Project timescale

Please outline the proposed timescale for your project. We may consider funding projects over 2 financial years. Please let us know if you would like us to consider this for your project and outline the reasons for your request.

Yes	☐
No	☐

Proposed Start Date:

Likely End Date:

Reasons for Request for 2 year award:

If the answer to the above was ‘No’ please confirm that all grant funded project elements will commence after 1 April 2023 and be completed by 31st March 2024:

Yes	☐
No	☐

Does your project involve a listed building or a scheduled ancient monument?

Yes	☐
No	☐

If yes, please provide details.

Does your project need Planning Permission or Listed Building Consent to proceed?

Yes	☐
No	☐

Please provide evidence of the planning / consent requirements for your project, including any arrangements for obtaining the necessary permissions, and when these will be in place:

Please note: projects without necessary permissions in place at stage 2 will be rejected.

Project costs

Total project cost	
Grant requested	
Other sources of funding	

Please note that the overall cost of your project at Stage 2 cannot exceed the amount specified here.

Please explain arrangements for obtaining the necessary minimum 10% match-funding, and when this will be confirmed:

Have you contacted the relevant sector advisor in Culture Division to discuss this project?

Yes	☐
No	☐

Advice

What other advice have you sought for this project? Please provide details.

Museums which require the support of a Mentor under the Museum Accreditation Standard must confirm that they have consulted their mentor and provide evidence of this.

Priority criteria

Please explain how your proposed project will deliver against the Welsh Government - Programme for Government (2021-2026) and the Transformation Capital Grants scheme EOI priority criteria (please refer to section 6, pages 5-9 for guidance).

Sustainable Development (maximum 300 words)

Please explain how your proposals will develop a more sustainable model of service delivery in line with the criteria set out in the guidance.

People (maximum 300 words)

Please explain how your proposals will enhance services to people and communities in line with the criteria set in the guidance document.

Collections (maximum 300 words)

Please explain how your proposals will improve collections development, care or access in line with the criteria set in the guidance document.

Strategic Fit (maximum 200 words)

Please explain how your proposals will deliver against strategic priorities and outcomes, in line with local and national policies, strategies and legislation, including but not limited to: Programme for Government (2021-2026) Well-being of Future Generations Act

Standards (maximum 200 words)

Please explain how your proposals will help maintain and develop the quality of services, in line with relevant standards, schemes and legislation in line with the criteria set in the guidance document.

Declaration by Applicant

On behalf of the governing body, I confirm that I am an authorised signatory. I confirm that the work described has not started and to the best of my knowledge and belief the application information is correct.

Name:

Position:

Address:

Email:

Phone:

Signature:

Date:

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Capital grant for museums, archives, libraries (2023 to 2024): application form

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